Netgear FVS318Gv2 – ProSAFE VPN Firewall Series Reference Manual
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NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN Firewall FVS318G v2
6.
Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Create LAN WAN Inbound Service Rules
The Inbound Services table lists all existing rules for inbound traffic. If you did not define any
rules, no rules are listed. By default, all inbound traffic (from the Internet to the LAN) is
blocked. Remember that allowing inbound services opens potential security holes in your
firewall. Enable only those ports that are necessary for your network.
rules, no rules are listed. By default, all inbound traffic (from the Internet to the LAN) is
blocked. Remember that allowing inbound services opens potential security holes in your
firewall. Enable only those ports that are necessary for your network.
WARNING:
Make sure that you understand the consequences of a LAN WAN
inbound rule before you apply the rule. Incorrect configuration
might cause serious connection problems. If you are configuring
the VPN firewall from a remote connection, you might be locked
out.
inbound rule before you apply the rule. Incorrect configuration
might cause serious connection problems. If you are configuring
the VPN firewall from a remote connection, you might be locked
out.
IPv4 LAN WAN Inbound Service Rules
To create an IPv4 LAN WAN inbound rule:
1.
Log in to the unit:
a. In the address field of any of the qualified web browsers, enter https://192.168.1.1.
a. In the address field of any of the qualified web browsers, enter https://192.168.1.1.
The NETGEAR Configuration Manager Login screen displays.
b. In the Username field, enter admin and in the Password / Passcode field, enter
password.
Use lowercase letters. If you changed the password, enter your personalized
password. Leave the domain as it is (geardomain).
password. Leave the domain as it is (geardomain).
c. Click the Login button.
The Router Status screen displays. After five minutes of inactivity, which is the default
login time-out, you are automatically logged out.
login time-out, you are automatically logged out.
2.
Select Security > Firewall.
The LAN WAN Rules screen displays. In the upper right of the LAN WAN Rules screen,
the IPv4 radio button is selected by default. The screen displays the IPv4 settings.
the IPv4 radio button is selected by default. The screen displays the IPv4 settings.