Quick Reference Guide

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v1.0, January 2010
Chapter 2
Connecting the VPN Firewall to the Internet
This section provides instructions for connecting the ProSafe VPN Firewall 50 FVS338, including
these topics:
• “Understanding the Connection Steps” on this page
• “Logging in to the VPN Firewall” on page 2-2
• “Navigating the Menus” on page 2-3
• “Configuring your Internet Connection” on page 2-3
• “Manually Configuring Your Broadband Internet Connection” on page 2-9
• “Configuring the WAN Mode” on page 2-11
• “Configuring Dynamic DNS (Optional)” on page 2-14
• “Configuring Advanced WAN Options (Optional)” on page 2-16
Understanding the Connection Steps
Typically, six steps are required to complete the basic Internet connection of your VPN firewall.
1. Connect the firewall physically to your network. Connect the cables and restart your
network according to the instructions in the installation guide. See the ProSafe VPN Firewall
50 FVS338 Installation Guide for complete steps. A PDF of the Installation Guide is on the
NETGEAR website at: http://kbserver.netgear.com.
2. Log in to the VPN Firewall. After logging in, you are ready to set up and configure your
VPN firewall. You can also change your password and enable remote management at this
time. See “Logging in to the VPN Firewall” on page 2-2.
3. Configure the Internet connections to your ISP(s). During this phase, you will connect to
your ISPs. See “Configuring your Internet Connection” on page 2-3.
4. Configure the WAN mode (required for dial-up backup WAN operation). Select either
NAT or classical routing, and select either single WAN mode or single WAN with dial-up
backup WAN operation. See “Configuring the WAN Mode” on page 2-11.