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January 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 FVS318v3 Front Panel ......................................................................................2-5
The FVS318v3 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 FVS318v3 ProSafe VPN Firewall ...............................................3-1
First, Connect the FVS318v3 .........................................................................................3-1
Now, Configure the FVS318v3 for Internet Access ........................................................3-4
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-6
Overview of How to Access the FVS318v3 VPN Firewall ..............................................3-8
How to Log On to the FVS318v3 After
Configuration Settings Have Been Applied ..............................................................3-9
How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant ...........................................................3-10