Quick Reference Guide

ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall SRXN3205 Reference Manual
Connecting to the Internet (WAN) 2-1
v1.0, January 2010
Chapter 2
Connecting to the Internet (WAN)
The initial Internet configuration of the ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall SRXN3205 is described
in this chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• “Understanding the Connection Steps” on this page
• “Logging into the VPN Firewall” on page 2-2
• “Navigating the Menus” on page 2-3
• “Configuring the Internet Connection (WAN)” on page 2-4
• “Configuring Dynamic DNS” on page 2-12
• “Configuring the Advanced WAN Options (Optional)” on page 2-14
Understanding the Connection Steps
Typically, six steps are required to complete the basic Internet connection of your VPN firewall.
1. Connect the firewall to your network. Connect the cables and restart your network
according to the instructions in the printed installation guide included in the product package.
A PDF of the FVX338 ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 Installation Guide is on the product CD and
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 into the VPN Firewall” on page 2-2.
3. Configure the Internet connection to your ISP. During this phase, you will connect to your
ISP. See “Configuring the Internet Connection (WAN)” on page 2-4.
4. Configure the WAN mode. Select either Network Address Translation (NAT) or Classical
Routing. See “Configuring the WAN Mode” on page 2-11.
5. Configure dynamic DNS on the WAN port (optional). Configure your fully qualified
domain name (FQDN) during this phase (if required). See “Configuring Dynamic DNS” on
page 2-12.