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)NSTALLATION'UIDE

DGFV338 ProSafe™ Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router

Start Here

Follow these instructions to set up your wireless ADSL gateway.

 You can also 

consult the documentation links on the 

Resource CD

 or the NETGEAR knowledgebase at 

http://kbserver.netgear.com

.

Prepare to Install Your Gateway

The DGFV338 ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router can be connected 
either via an ADSL connection using the internal modem or connected using an Ethernet 
connection through an external modem. Either connection is compatible with the wireless 
networking bands.

First, Connect the DGFV338

1. C

ONNECT

 

THE

 

ANTENNAS

 

TO

 

THE

 DGFV338.

Attach the antennas supplied with the wireless ADSL gateway as shown in (1) and 
(2). 

2. C

ONNECT

 

THE

 

CABLES

 

BETWEEN

 

THE

 DGFV338, 

THE

 ISP 

LINE

AND

 

A

 

COMPUTER

a.

Connect the DGFV338 using one of the following methods:

If you are using a direct ADSL connection, insert the telephone cable 
directly into the DSL WAN port (3) of the DGFV338, 

or

 

4

5

6

3

2

1

If you are using the Ethernet connection to an external modem, turn off 

and

 

unplug the broadband modem. Insert the Ethernet cable from the modem 
into the 10/100 WAN port (4) of the DGFV338.

Note: 

You can connect to both WAN ports if you are planning on using the WAN 

rollover feature, but not necessary otherwise.

b.

Insert the Ethernet cable that came with your wireless ADSL gateway into a 
LAN port on the router (5) and the other end into the Ethernet port of your 
computer.

Your network cables are connected and you are ready to restart your network.

3. R

ESTART

 

YOUR

 

NETWORK

 

IN

 

THE

 

CORRECT

 

SEQUENCE

Warning:

 Failure to restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you 

from connecting to the Internet.

a.

First, power on the broadband modem (if required). Wait two minutes.

b.

Now, power on the DGFV338 by connecting the power supply to your gateway 
(6). Wait one minute. 

c.

Last, turn on your computer. 

d.

Check the DGFV338 status lights to verify the following:

Power

:

 

The power light should turn solid green. If it does not turn solid 

green, see the Troubleshooting section of the full manual.

Test

: When the router is first turned on, the test light is yellow then goes off. 

After two minutes if it is still on, see the Troubleshooting Tips below.

WAN

: Either the Link/Act light on the 10/100 WAN port or the DSL light 

should be lit, depending on the method of connection. If not, make sure the 
Ethernet cable is securely attached to the modem and the 10/100 WAN port, 
and that the modem is powered on, or that the ADSL line is securely 
attached to the gateway and the ADSL outlet.

LOCAL

: A LAN light (such as 8) should be lit. Green on top indicates your 

computer is communicating at 100 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit, check that 

Power

Test

Internet Ports

Local Port 8

Wireless

the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at 
both ends, and that the computer is turned on.

Configure the DGFV338 for Internet Access

Before you begin, be sure you have the configuration parameters from your ISP handy.

1. L

OG

 

IN

 

TO

 

THE

 

WIRELESS

 ADSL 

GATEWAY

Note: 

To connect to the firewall, your computer needs to be configured to obtain IP 

addresses automatically, which is usually the case. 

a.

Use a browser to connect to 

http://192.168.1.1. 

For security reasons, the firewall 

has its own user name and password. 

When prompted, enter 

admin

 

for the firewall User Name and 

password

 for the 

firewall password.

b.

You are now connected to the firewall. 

Select Web Support on the main menu for links to the NETGEAR DGFV338 
product documentation and support knowledge base. Be aware that the default 
configuration login time-out is 5 minutes of inactivity, after which automatic 
logout will occur. 

2. C

ONNECT

 

TO

 

THE

 I

NTERNET

Configure your ISP connection for Internet access based on your WAN port 
connection configuration:

a.

From the Network Configuration main menu, select WAN Settings and then 
select either the 

ADSL ISP Settings 

tab (for DSL) or the 

Ethernet ISP Settings 

(for 10/100)—or configure both if you connected both WAN ports. Click 

Auto 

Detect 

for the router to detect your ISP connection, or enter the parameters to 

complete the Internet configuration. 

b.

When finished, click 

Test

 to verify that the Internet connection you selected is 

active.

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