Netgear FVS318v3 – Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall with 8-Port Switch Reference Manual

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Connecting the Firewall to the Internet

Check the VPN firewall status lights to verify the following:
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PWR: The power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see 

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TEST: The test light blinks when the firewall is first turned on then goes off. If after 
two minutes it is still on, see 

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INTERNET: The Internet LINK light should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet 
cable is securely attached to the VPN firewall Internet port and the modem, and the 
modem is powered on.

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LOCAL: A LOCAL light should be lit. Green on the 100 line indicates your 
computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; off on the 100 line indicates 10 Mbps. If a 
LOCAL light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the firewall 
is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on.

1. From the Ethernet connected PC you just set up, open a browser such as Internet Explorer or 

Netscape® Navigator.

With the VPN firewall in its factory default state, your browser will automatically display the 
NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant welcome page.