NETGEAR ProSafe FVM318, Reference Manual

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Reference Manual for the Model FVM318 Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless VPN Security Firewall
Introduction 1-3
• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The FVM318 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.
• 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.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPP over Ethernet 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.
• PPTP login support for European ISPs, BigPond login for Telstra cable in Australia.
• Dynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when
your IP address is not permanently assigned. The firewall contains a client that can connect to
many popular Dynamic DNS services to register your dynamic IP address.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the FVM318 within minutes after connecting it to the
network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
• 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.
• Smart Wizard
The firewall automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the
information required for your type of ISP account.
• Auto fail-over connectivity through an analog or ISDN modem connected to the serial port
If the cable or DSL modem Internet connection fails, after a waiting for an amount of time you
specify, the FVM318 can automatically establish a backup ISDN or dial-up Internet
connection via the serial port on the firewall.
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