Quick Reference Guide

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v5.0, January 2012
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope .................................................................................... xi
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................. xii
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features of the VPN Firewall ..................................................................................1-1
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................1-2
Security ....................................................................................................................1-2
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-2
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-3
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-4
The FVS318v3 Front Panel ......................................................................................1-5
The FVS318v3 Rear Panel ......................................................................................1-6
NETGEAR-Related Products .........................................................................................1-7
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .....................................1-7
Chapter 2
Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your ProSafe VPN Firewall ...............................................................2-1
First, Connect the FVS318v3 .........................................................................................2-1
Now, Configure the FVS318v3 for Internet Access ........................................................2-4
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................2-6
Accessing the VPN Firewall Overview ...........................................................................2-7
Logging On to the FVS318v3 After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied ......2-9
Bypassing the Configuration Assistant ...................................................................2-10