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ProSafe® 802.11g Wireless VPN Firewall FVG318
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Please refer to the Reference Manual on your Resource CD for instructions on advanced
configuration options.
Estimated Completion Time: 20 minutes.
Prepare to Install Your FVG318
• For Cable Modem Service: When you set up the wireless VPN firewall, be sure to
use the computer you first registered with your cable modem service provider.
• For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name and
password, provided by your DSL service, in order to complete the wireless VPN
firewall setup.
First, Connect the FVG318
1. CONNECT THE WIRELESS VPN FIREWALL TO YOUR COMPUTER AND
MODEM
a. Turn off and unplug your cable or DSL modem.
b. Turn off your computer.
c. At the computer end
only, disconnect the
Ethernet cable (point A
in the illustration) that
connects your computer
to the cable or DSL
modem.
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A
d. Securely insert the Ethernet cable
from your modem into the
FVG318 Internet port (point B in
the illustration).
e. Securely insert one end of the
blue NETGEAR cable that came
with your FVG318 into a Local
port on the router such as port 4
(point C in the illustration), and
the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer (point D in the illustration)
.
2. RESTART YOUR NETWORK IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE
Warning: Failure to restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you
from connecting to the Internet.
a. First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem.Wait about 2 minutes.
b. Now, plug in the power cord to your FVG318 and wait about 30 seconds.
c. Last, turn on your computer.
Note: For DSL customers, if ISP-provided software logs you in to the Internet,
do not run that software. You may need to go to the Internet Explorer® Tools >
Internet Options > Connections and select the Never dial a connection radio
button and click Apply.
d. Check the status lights and verify the following:
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C
D
• Power: The power light should be lit. If after 2 minutes the power light turns
solid amber, see the Troubleshooting Tips in this guide.
• Test: The test light blinks when the FVG318 is first turned on. If after 2
minutes it is still on, see the Troubleshooting Tips in this guide.
• Internet: The Internet light on the FVG318 should be lit. If not, make sure
the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless VPN firewall Internet
port and that the modem is power on.
• Wireless: The WLAN light should be lit. If the Wireless light is not lit, see
the Troubleshooting Tips in this guide.
• Local: A Local port light should be lit.
Now, Configure the FVG318 for Internet
Access and Wireless Connectivity
Before you begin, be sure you have the configuration parameters from your ISP handy.
1. LOG IN TO THE ROUTER
a. Use a browser to connect to http://192.168.0.1
Power
Test
Internet Port
Local Port 4
Wireless
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Note: To connect to the firewall, your computer needs to be configured to obtain
an IP address automatically via DHCP. If you need instructions on how to do this,
please refer to the online Reference Manual. A link to the manual is on your
Resource CD.
b. For security reasons, the
firewall has its own user
name and password.
When prompted, enter
admin for the firewall User
Name and password for the
firewall Password.
c. Click Login. You will be
connected to the firewall
Router Status screen. Select
Network Configuration. The
The WAN ISP Settings screen will display.
The Web Support tab on the main menu contains links to the online NETGEAR
FVG318 product documentation and support Knowledgebase. Be aware that the
default login time-out is 5 minutes of inactivity, after which automatic logout will
occur.
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2. CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
a. Click Auto Detect at the bottom of the WAN ISP Settings screen. The router
will automatically attempt to detect your connection type. If you know your ISP
connection type, you can manually configure the router settings on the WAN ISP
screen. If connecting manually, click Apply to save your settings.
b. When finished, click Test to verify that the Internet connection is active.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
Be sure to restart your network in the correct sequence.
Always follow this sequence: 1) Unplug and turn off the modem, FVG318, and computer;
2) plug in and turn on the modem, wait two minutes; 3) plug in the FVG318 and wait 30
seconds; 4) turn on the computer.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
• For each powered on computer connected to the wireless VPN firewall with a
securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless VPN firewall LAN
port status light will be lit. The label on the bottom of the wireless VPN firewall
identifies the number of each LAN port.
• The Internet port status light on the wireless VPN firewall will be lit if the Ethernet
cable from the FVG318 to the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and
wireless VPN firewall are turned on.
Make sure the computer & router wireless settings match exactly.
The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and security settings (WEP/WPA, MAC access
control list) of the FVG318 and wireless computer must match exactly.
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
• LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP.
• Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on the account. If so, click the Advanced Link on the WAN ISP Settings screen
and select, the Use this Computer’s MAC Address radio button. The router will
then capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You
must be using the computer that is registered with the ISP. Click Apply to save your
settings. Restart the network in the correct sequence.
Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation.
• If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router
on, reset the router according to the instructions in the Reference Manual on the CD.
• If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the wireless feature is turned on
according to the instructions in the Reference Manual on the CD.
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After configuring your Wireless VPN Firewall, locate the serial number on the bottom
label of your product and use it to register your product at
http://www.netgear.com/register. Registration on the web site is required before you can
use our telephone support service.
The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the Warranty
and Support Information card that came with your product.
Go to http://www.netgear.com/support for product updates and web support.
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