Model FVS328 ProSafe VPN Firewall with Dial Back-up Reference Manual
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Connecting the FVS328 to the Internet
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5.
Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not
appear within one minute, refer to
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting
.
Configuring a Wizard-Detected Fixed IP (Static) Account
If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses Fixed IP assignment, you
will be directed to the correct setup menu.
1.
Enter your assigned IP Address, Subnet Mask, and the IP Address of your ISP’s gateway
router. This information should have been provided to you by your ISP. You will need the
configuration parameters from your ISP you recorded in
“Worksheet for Recording Your
Internet Connection Information” on page 3-3
.
2.
Enter the IP address of your ISP’s Primary DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is
available, enter it also.
DNS servers are required to perform the function of translating an Internet name such as
www.netgear.com to a numeric IP address. For a fixed IP address configuration, you must
obtain DNS server addresses from your ISP and enter them manually here. You should reboot
your computers after configuring the firewall for these settings to take effect.
3.
Click Apply to save the settings.
4.
Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not
appear within one minute, refer to
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting
.
How to Configure the Serial Port for an Internet Connection
Use the procedure below to configure an Internet connection via the serial port of your firewall.
Follow the steps below to configure a serial port Internet connection on your firewall.
1.
Connect the Firewall to your ISDN or dial-up modem
a.
Turn off your modem and connect the cable from the serial port of the FVS328 to the
modem.
b.
Turn on the modem and wait about 30 seconds for the lights to stop blinking.
2.
Configure the Serial Port of the Firewall
.
a.
Use a browser to log in to the firewall at http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of
admin
and default Password of
password
, or using whatever Password you have set up.
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