NETGEAR fvs114 Network Router User Manual


 
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202-10098-01, April 2005
Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features of the VPN Firewall ..................................................................................2-1
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-2
Security ....................................................................................................................2-2
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-5
The FVS114 Front Panel ..........................................................................................2-5
The FVS114 Rear Panel ..........................................................................................2-6
NETGEAR-Related Products .........................................................................................2-7
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .....................................2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your FVS114 ProSafe VPN Firewall ...................................................3-1
First, Connect the FVS114 .............................................................................................3-1
Now, Configure the FVS114 for Internet Access ............................................................3-4
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-6
Overview of How to Access the FVS114 VPN Firewall ..................................................3-7
How to Log On to the FVS114 After
Configuration Settings Have Been Applied ..............................................................3-8
How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant .............................................................3-9