NETGEAR FVG318 Network Router User Manual


 
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v1.0, September 2007
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................................................................................xiii
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................xiv
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiv
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xv
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features of the VPN Firewall Router .......................................................................1-1
802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking ..............................................................1-2
Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support .......................................................................1-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................1-2
Security ....................................................................................................................1-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-5
The FVG318 Front Panel .........................................................................................1-5
The FVG318 Rear Panel ..........................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
Installing Your FVG318 ...................................................................................................2-1
Configuring the FVG318 for Internet Access with Auto Detect .......................................2-4
Manually Configuring your Internet Connection .............................................................2-7
Configuring Dynamic DNS (If Needed) ...........................................................................2-9
Configuring Your Time Zone ......................................................................................... 2-11
Troubleshooting Tips ....................................................................................................2-12