Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless Firewall with Print Server MODEL FM114P Installation Guide
Introduction Model FM114P ProSafe Wireless Firewall/Print Server Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless Firewall with Print Server. A firewall is a special type of router that incorporates features for network security. With this firewall you can have secure Internet access through a high-speed DSL or cable modem and share the single modem with several computers. The FM114P also incorporates a built-in print server.
What’s in the Box Model FM114P ProSafe Wireless Firewall/Print Server Power adapter FM114P Resource CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/registration card Category 5 100 Mbps Ethernet cable When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes: • FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall with Print Server • AC power adapter • Ethernet patch cable • FM114P Resource CD, including a full Reference Manual and Installation Assistant.
1 Gather Configuration Information for Your Working Connection to the Internet Before installing the FM114P firewall, you should have an external DSL or cable modem with an Ethernet port set up and working with one computer. You’ll be installing the firewall between the modem and the computer. Note: If you have a cable modem, you will have a cable connection between the modem and your cable outlet.
Connection information Later in the setup process you’ll need to configure the firewall to work with your network. A Setup Wizard is available to help you through this procedure. You can configure the firewall yourself using information that you can get from your computer or your ISP about your current Internet connection. The next page includes blanks for you to fill in and refer to later.
Host and Domain Names Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name—like jsmith or earthlink.net. If you haven’t been given specific information about host or domain names then use the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name. (Your ISP might call this your account name, user name, or system name.) • If your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the domain name.
Install the Firewall After unpacking the box and locating the configuration information, you’re ready to install the firewall. Note: You do not have to power down any equipment to do this, but if you need to move your computers (perhaps to get to ports in the back), you may want to shut down the computers before moving them around. 1. Locate the Ethernet cable currently going from the DSL or cable modem to the computer that you use to access the Internet.
Check the setup • The Test light turns on for a few seconds and then goes off. Note: If the Test light remains on for more than one minute, go to Troubleshooting on page 13. • The Power and Internet Link lights should be lit. • The WLAN light should be lit. • If your computer is on, the Local Link light should be on for the port number that your computer is connected to. Note: If the port connection is a 100 Mbps connection, the 100 light should be on.
3 Configure the Computer to Work with the Firewall and Restart the Network Next, make sure that the computer can interact with the firewall. To do this, configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this depends on your computer. Windows Operating System Normally, you can leave the TCP/IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them.
Macintosh Operating System Mac OS® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from the Apple menu. 2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in the Connect via list. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box. 5. If asked if you want to save this configuration, click Save. 6. Go to Restarting the Network. Mac OS X 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. 2. Double-click Network. 3.
4 Configure the Firewall and Test the Connection Now you configure the firewall to work with your DSL or cable connection. You configure your firewall using Internet browser software such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator® 4.7 or later. You can either use the Setup Wizard or configure the firewall manually. 1. Start a browser on the computer connected to the firewall. 2. In the Address or Location box, type http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter or Return.
5 Connect and Configure Other Computers (Optional) Now that you have one computer set up to access the Internet through the firewall, you can connect other computers so they can share the modem. Wired PCs 1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable between another computer and one of the remaining numbered Local ports on the firewall. 2. Check to make sure that the associated port number’s Link light is lit on the firewall.
6 Optional Configurations Using the Printer Server (Optional) To use the Model FM114P’s Print Server, your computer must have a network printing driver installed, and you must add the printer to the computer’s list of known printers. The procedure depends on your PC’s operating system. Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000/XP For Windows network printing, you can either use Windows Peer to Peer (PTP) or Line Printer Remote (LPR) protocol.
Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the firewall The firewall has no power. • Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the firewall. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your firewall.
I cannot get onto the Internet with a computer You may not have restarted the computer or the network to have TCP/IP changes take effect. • Restart the computer. • Restart the Network as described on page 9. Your computer may not recognize any DNS addresses. • If you typed in addresses of one or two DNS servers when you configured the firewall, restart your computer. Open the firewall’s Settings pages and verify that the DNS addresses appear.
Resetting TCP/IP Properties (Windows) If you’re on a Windows computer and are still having problems, you may try the following procedure before contacting technical support. Windows 98/Me 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. 3. Select your Ethernet adapter. 4. Click More Info and verify that the DNS Servers box displays 192.168.0.1. 5. Click Release All and then Renew All. 6. Verify that you got a valid address and click OK. Windows 2000 1.
Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the FM114P Resource CD. Category 5 (CAT5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed net- working. A server that matches Internet names (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Domain Name System (DNS) server: A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dotted-decimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
Firewall System Requirements To use the firewall in your network you must have: • Cable or DSL modem with Ethernet interface • Working Internet service • Ethernet network card (NIC) or built-in networking for each computer • Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) • Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape 4.7 or later Firewall Specifications Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, IPSec Dimensions: W: 191mm (7.4”) D: 127mm (5.1”) H: 35mm (1.3”) Weight: .82 kg (1.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in residential areas.
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