Netgear FVS318v1 – Prosafe Wireless N VPN Firewall Reference Manual
Reference Manual for the Model FVS318 Broadband ProSafe VPN Firewall
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Introduction
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Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the FVS318 within minutes after connecting it to the
network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
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Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your firewall from almost any
type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup
Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web
Management Interface.
type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup
Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web
Management Interface.
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Smart Wizard
The firewall automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the
information required for your type of ISP account.
information required for your type of ISP account.
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Remote management
The firewall allows you to login to the Web Management Interface from a remote location via
the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP
address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port number.
the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP
address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port number.
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Diagnostic functions
The firewall incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote
reboot. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the firewall. You can
use these diagnostic functions directly from the FVS318 when your are connected on the LAN
or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.
reboot. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the firewall. You can
use these diagnostic functions directly from the FVS318 when your are connected on the LAN
or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.
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Visual monitoring
The firewall’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
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Flash EPROM for firmware upgrade
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Regional support, including ISPs like Telstra DSL and BigPond or Deutsche Telekom.