Netgear FVS328 Reference Manual

Netgear

May 2004, 202-10031-01

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Contents

Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. C-9

IP Configuration by DHCP .................................................................................... C-10

Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... C-10

What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................ C-11

Stateful Packet Inspection ..................................................................................... C-11

Denial of Service Attack ........................................................................................ C-11

Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... C-12

Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables ................................................................ C-12

Cable Quality ......................................................................................................... C-13

Preparing Your Network

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... D-1

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... D-2

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. D-2

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................. D-4

Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .................................................... D-4

Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... D-5

Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................... D-5

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components ....................................... D-5

Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... D-6

Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ........................................................ D-6

MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .................................................................................................... D-6

MacOS X ................................................................................................................. D-7

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ........................................... D-8

Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ......................................................... D-9

Are Login Protocols Used? ..................................................................................... D-9

What Is Your Configuration Information? ................................................................ D-9

Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ....................... D-10

Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ..................... D-11

Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ D-12

Virtual Private Networking

What is a VPN? ............................................................................................................. E-1

What is IPSec and How Does It Work? ......................................................................... E-2

IPSec Security Features ......................................................................................... E-2