NETGEAR ProSafe FWAG114, Reference Manual

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Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option .....................................................................3-10
Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option ............................................................. 3-11
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................3-12
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-4
Common Wireless Settings ......................................................................................4-5
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption ................................................4-6
Authentication Type ...........................................................................................4-6
WEP ..................................................................................................................4-7
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-7
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ....................................................4-8
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-9
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...............................................4-10
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................4-12
Chapter 5
Firewall Protection and
Content Filtering
Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview ........................................................5-1
Block Sites ......................................................................................................................5-2
Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic ..................................................5-3
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) .............................................................................5-5
Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server ..........................................5-5
Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Videoconference from Restricted Addresses 5-6
Considerations for Inbound Rules .....................................................................5-6
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) .........................................................................5-7
Following is an application example of outbound rules: ....................................5-7
Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger .....................................5-7
Order of Precedence for Rules ................................................................................5-8
Default DMZ Server .................................................................................................5-8
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...................................................................5-9
Services ........................................................................................................................5-10
Using a Schedule to Block or Allow Specific Traffic ......................................................5-12
Time Zone ........................................................................................................5-13