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Manual Netgear FM114P

Summary

Page 2 - Estimated time: 15 to 30 minutes

Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless Firewall withPrint Server. A firewall is a special type of router that incorporates features for network security.With this firewall you can have secure Internet access through a high-speed DSL or cable modemand share ...

Page 3 - What’s in the Box

What’s in the Box When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes: • FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall with Print Server • AC power adapter • Ethernet patch cable • FM114P Resource CD, including a full Reference Manual and Installation Assistant. • FM114P Installatio...

Page 5 - Connection information

Connection information Later in the setup process you’ll need to configure the firewall to work with your network. ASetup Wizard is available to help you through this procedure. You can configure the firewallyourself using information that you can get from your computer or your ISP about your curren...

Page 7 - Install the Firewall

Install the Firewall After unpacking the box and locating the configuration information, you’re ready to installthe firewall. Note: You do not have to power down anyequipment to do this, but if you need to moveyour computers (perhaps to get to ports inthe back), you may want to shut down thecomputer...

Page 8 - Check the setup; The Test light turns on for a few seconds and then goes off.

Check the setup • The Test light turns on for a few seconds and then goes off. Note: If the Test light remains on for more than one minute, go to Troubleshootingon page 13. • The Power and Internet Link lights should be lit. • The WLAN light should be lit. • If your computer is on, the Local Link li...

Page 9 - Windows Operating System

Configure the Computer to Work with theFirewall and Restart the Network Next, make sure that the computer can interact with the firewall. To do this, configure theTCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this depends onyour computer. Windows Operating System Normally,...

Page 10 - Macintosh Operating System; Linux

Macintosh Operating System Mac OS ® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from the Applemenu. 2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in theConnect via list. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box. 5. If asked if you want to save this configuration,cli...

Page 11 - Test the Connection

Configure the Firewall and Test theConnection Now you configure the firewall to work with your DSL or cable connection. You configure yourfirewall using Internet browser software such as Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator ® 4.7 or later. You can either use the Setup Wizard or co...

Page 12 - Wired PCs; Restart each computer.; Wireless PCs; Set the PC’s SSID to the firewall’s SSID. The default is Wireless

Connect and Configure OtherComputers (Optional) Now that you have one computer set up to access the Internet through the firewall, you canconnect other computers so they can share the modem. Wired PCs 1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable between another computer and one of theremaining numbe...

Page 13 - Optional Configurations; Linux and others

Optional Configurations Using the Printer Server (Optional) To use the Model FM114P’s Print Server, your computer must have a network printing driverinstalled, and you must add the printer to the computer’s list of known printers. The proceduredepends on your PC’s operating system. Windows 95/98/ME,...

Page 14 - Troubleshooting; No lights are lit on the firewall; The firewall has no power.; Test light doesn’t turn off; The Power light is lit, but the Internet Link light isn’t lit.; There is no numbered Link light lit for a connected device; There’s a hardware connection problem.

Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the firewall The firewall has no power. • Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the firewall. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s ina power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make su...

Page 15 - I cannot get onto the Internet with a computer

I cannot get onto the Internet with a computer You may not have restarted the computer or the network to have TCP/IP changes take effect. • Restart the computer. • Restart the Network as described on page 9. Your computer may not recognize any DNS addresses. • If you typed in addresses of one or two...

Page 17 - Glossary of Terms; A server that matches Internet names (such as

Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the FM114P Resource CD. Category 5 (CAT5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed net- working. Domain Name System (DNS) server: A server that matches Internet names (such as www.netgear...

Page 20 - Support Information; Technical Support

NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEARE-mail: [email protected] Technical Support YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE RETAINPROOF OF PURCHASE and the warranty information. To register your product, get product support or obtain product information a...