Netgear FVS318Gv2 – ProSAFE VPN Firewall Series Reference Manual
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NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN Firewall FVS318G v2
6.
When the reboot process is complete, log in to the VPN firewall again.
The reboot process is complete when the Test LED on the front panel turns off.
7.
Select Monitoring.
The Router Status screen displays, showing the new firmware version in the System Info
section of the screen.
section of the screen.
Configure Date and Time Service
Configure date, time, and NTP server designations on the System Date & Time screen.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a protocol that is used to synchronize computer clock times
in a network of computers. Setting the correct system time and time zone ensures that the
date and time recorded in the VPN firewall logs and reports are accurate.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a protocol that is used to synchronize computer clock times
in a network of computers. Setting the correct system time and time zone ensures that the
date and time recorded in the VPN firewall logs and reports are accurate.
If you select the default NTP servers or if you enter a custom server FQDN, the VPN firewall
determines the IP address of the NTP server by performing a DNS lookup. Before the VPN
firewall can perform this lookup, you must configure a DNS server address on the Broadband
ISP Settings screen. For more information, see
determines the IP address of the NTP server by performing a DNS lookup. Before the VPN
firewall can perform this lookup, you must configure a DNS server address on the Broadband
ISP Settings screen. For more information, see
To set time, date, and NTP servers:
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.