Netgear FVS318 - Manual

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. Alternatively, you can configurethe firewall yourself using information that you can get from your computer or your ISP ab...

Install the Firewall After unpacking the box and locating the configuration information, you’re ready toinstall the 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...

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. • If your computer is on, the Local Link light should be on for the port nu...

Configure the Computer to Work with theFirewall and Restart the Network Next, you make sure that the computer can interact with the firewall. To do this, you configurethe TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this dependson your computer. Windows Operating System N...

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...

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...

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. 1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable between another computer and one of theremaining numbered Local ...

Optional Configurations Internet Services To have a Web server, e-mail server, or other server on your network accessible from theInternet, to use Internet communication features (such as NetMeeting), or to play Internet-enabled games,you’ll have to allow access to those computers from the Internet....

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 switch is in the ON position. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s ina power stri...

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 addresses. • If you typed in addresses of one or two DNS...

Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the FVS318 Resource CD. Category 5 (CAT5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed networking. Domain Name System (DNS) server: A server that matches Internet names (such as www.netgear.c...