Netgear FVS328 Reference Manual

D-2

Preparing Your Network

In your IP network, each PC and the firewall must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each PC 
must also have certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a 
domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should 
install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its specific network configuration information automatically 
from a DHCP server during bootup. For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of 
these configuration items, refer to “

The FVS328 Firewall is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the 
following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the computers are rebooted:

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PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254

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Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

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Gateway address (the firewall)—192.168.0.1

These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks.

As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each 
networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the 
TCP/IP installation process.

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

1.

On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.

Double-click the Network icon.

The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: