Netgear FVX538v2 – ProSafe VPN Firewall Dual WAN with 8-Port 10/100 and 1 Gigabit LAN Port Switch Installation Guide

)NSTALLATION

Follow these instructions to set up your firewall. You can also consult the online 
FVX538 ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 Reference Manual or the NETGEAR Knowledgebase 
at http://kbserver.netgear.com. A link to the online Reference Manual is on the Resource 
CD.

This guide provides instructions for setting up a simple dual WAN port rollover 
configuration. Refer to the Reference Manual for other WAN port configuration options.

a.

Turn off and unplug the broadband modems.

b.

Insert an Ethernet cable from a modem into the WAN1 port (1) of the FVX538.

c.

Insert an Ethernet cable from the other modem into the WAN2 port (2) of the 
FVX538.

d.

Insert the Ethernet cable that came with your firewall into a LAN port on the 
router (3) and insert the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer.

Your network cables are connected and you are ready to restart your network.

Warning: Failure to restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you 
from connecting to the Internet.

a.

First, power on the broadband modems. Wait approximately 2 minutes until they 
power up.

b.

Now, power on the FVX538. 

c.

Last, turn on your computer. 

d.

Before configuring your FVX538, check the status lights to verify the following:

•

Power. The power light (5) should turn solid green. If it does not turn solid 
green, see the Troubleshooting section of the full manual.

•

Test. When you first turn on the router, the amber test light (4) will be lit for 
approximately 2 minutes. If it is still on after several minutes, see the 
Troubleshooting Tips below.

•

WAN. The Link/Act lights on each WAN port (1) and (2) should be lit. If not, 
make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the modem and the 
WAN port, and that the modem is powered on.

•

LAN. A LAN light (3) should be lit. Green indicates your computer is 
communicating at 100 Mbps; amber indicates communication at 10 Mbps. If 
a LAN light is not lit, ensure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the 
router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on.

Before you begin, be sure you have the configuration parameters from your ISP handy.

a.

Use a browser to connect to http://192.168.1.1

Note: To connect to the firewall, your computer needs to be configured to obtain 
an IP address automatically via DHCP. If you need instructions on how to do this, 
please refer to the online reference manual. A link to the manual is on your 
Resource CD.

b.

For security reasons, the 
firewall has its own user 
name and password. 

When prompted, enter 
admin

 for the firewall User 

Name and password for the 
firewall Password.

c.

Click Login. You are now 
connected to the firewall. 
The WAN1 ISP Settings 
screen will display. 

The Web Support tab on the main menu contains links to the online NETGEAR 
FVX538 product documentation and support Knowledgebase. Be aware that the 
default login time-out is 5 minutes of inactivity, after which automatic logout will 
occur. 

a.

Click Auto Detect at the bottom of the WAN1 ISP Settings screen. The router 
will automatically attempt to detect your connection type. If you know your ISP 
connection type, you can manually configure the router settings on the WAN1 
ISP screen. If connecting manually, click Apply to save your settings. 

b.

When finished, click Test to verify that the Internet connection is active.

c.

Select the WAN2 ISP tab and complete the same steps you just completed in 
steps a and b.