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

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This chapter describes how to set up the firewall on your LAN, connect to the Internet, perform 
basic configuration of your ProSafe VPN Firewall  using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually 
configure your Internet connection.

Follow these instructions to set up your firewall.

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For Cable Modem Service. When you perform the VPN firewall setup steps be sure to use 
the computer you first registered with your cable ISP.

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For DSL Service. You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and 
password in order to complete the VPN firewall setup.

Before proceeding with the VPN firewall installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the 
Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for configuring networking on 
PCs.

1. Connect the cables between the FVS318v3, computer, and modem

a. Turn off your computer.

b. Turn off the cable or DSL broadband modem.

c. Locate the Ethernet cable (Cable 1 in the diagram) that connects your PC to the modem.