NETGEAR FVS318N Modem User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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ProSafe Wireless-N 8-Port Gigabit VPN Firewall FVS318N
Make sure that you are using the SSL https://address login rather than the http://address
login.
Make sure
that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using
Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded.
T
ry quitting the browser and launching it again.
Clear the
browser’s cache.
Make sure
that you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name
is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when entering
this information.
Note: To be able to configure the wireless VPN firewall, your computer’s
IP address does not need to be on the same subnet as the wireless
VPN firewall.
If the wireless VPN firewall does not save changes you have made in the web management
interface, check the following:
W
hen entering configuration settings, be sure to click the Apply button before moving to
another menu or tab, or your changes are lost.
Click the Refresh or Reload butto
n in the web browser. The changes might have
occurred, but the web browser might be caching the old configuration.
When You Enter a URL or IP Address, a Time-Out Error
Occurs
A number of things could be causing this situation. Try the following troubleshooting
steps:
Che
ck whether other computers on the LAN work correctly. If they do, ensure that your
computer’s TCP/IP settings are correct. If you use a fixed (static) IP address, check the
subnet mask, default gateway, DNS, and IP addresses on the Broadband ISP Settings
screen. For more information, see Manually Configure an IPv4 Internet Connection on
page 31.
I
f the computer is configured correctly, but still not working, ensure that the wireless VPN
firewall is connected and turned on. Connect to the web management interface, and
check the wireless VPN firewall’s settings. If you cannot connect to the wireless VPN
firewall, see the information in the previous section (Troubleshoot the Web Management
Interface on p
age 380).
I
f the wireless VPN firewall is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (for
example, your modem, dish, or router) to make sure that it is working correctly.