ProSafe Dual WAN Gigabit Firewall with SSL & IPsec VPN FVS336G Reference Manual
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Introduction
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the correct configuration. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as
Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
Extensive Protocol Support
The VPN firewall supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and
Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to
“Internet
Configuration Requirements” on page C-4
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IP Address Sharing by NAT
. The VPN firewall allows many networked PCs to share an
Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically
assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the
use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.
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Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
. The VPN firewall dynamically
assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server
(DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network.
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DNS Proxy
. When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the firewall
provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The firewall obtains actual DNS
addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
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PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
. PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet
over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to
run a login program such as EnterNet or WinPOET on your PC.
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Quality of Service (QoS)
support for traffic prioritization.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the ProSafe Dual WAN Gigabit Firewall with SSL & IPsec
VPN within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify
installation and management tasks:
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Browser-Based Management.
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure
your firewall from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or
Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into
the browser-based Web Management Interface.
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Auto Detection of ISP
. The VPN firewall automatically senses the type of Internet
connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
