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FVS318v3 Broadband ProSafe VPN Firewall

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Follow theseinstructions to set upyour VPN firewall. Youcanalso consult the
Reference Manual ontheNETGEAR Websiteat http://kbserver.netgear.com.
Prepare to Install Your FVS318v3 VPN
Firewall
For Cable Modem Service: WhenyouperformtheVPN firewall setupstepsbesureto
usethecomputer youusedwhenyoufirst set upyour cableInternet connection.
For DSL Service: Youmay needinformationsuchastheDSL loginname/e-mail
addressandpasswordinorder to completetheVPN firewall setup.
First, Connect the FVS318v3
1. CONNECT THE CABLES BETWEEN THE FVS318V3, COMPUTER, AND
MODEM
a. Turnoff your computer.
b. Unplugandturnoff thebroadbandmodem.
c. LocatetheEthernet cable(Cable1inthediagram) that connectsyour modem
andcomputer.
A
d. Disconnect thecableat the computer end only, point A inthediagram.
e. Securely insert theEthernet cablefromyour modem(Cable1inthediagram)
into theINTERNET port of theFVS318v3asshowninpoint B of thediagram.
f. Securely insert thebluecablethat camewithyour FVS318v3(theBlue
NETGEAR Cableinthediagrambelow) into aLOCAL port onthefirewall such
asLOCAL port 8(point C inthediagram), andtheother endinto theEthernet
port of your computer (point D inthediagram).
Your network cablesareconnectedandyouareready to restart your network.
2. RESTART YOUR NETWORK IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE
Warning: Failureto restart your network inthecorrect sequencecouldprevent you
fromconnectingto theInternet.
a. First, pluginthepower cordto your broadbandmodem, turnit on, andwait two
minutes.
b. Now, pluginthepower cordto your FVS318v3, turnit on, andwait oneminute.
c. Last, turnonyour computer.
Note: For DSL customers, if ISP-providedsoftwarelogsyouinto theInternet,
do not runthat software. Youmay needto go to theInternet Explorer Tools
B
C
D
menu, Internet Options, Connectionstabpagewhereyoucanselect Never dial a
connection.
d. Check theFVS318v3statuslightsto verify thefollowing:
PWR: ThePWR light shouldturnsolidgreen. If it doesnot turnsolidgreen,
check theadapter or thepower switch.
TEST: TheTEST light goesonwhentherouter isfirst turnedonandthen
goesoff. If after two minutesit isstill on, seetheTroubleshootingTipsin
thisguide.
INTERNET: TheINTERNET port LINK light shouldbelit. If not, makesure
theEthernet cableissecurely attachedto theFVS318v3Internet port andthe
modem. Also, makesurethemodemispoweredon.
LOCAL: A LOCAL LINK/ACT light shouldbelit. The100LED indicates
your computer iscommunicatingat 100Mbps; off indicates10Mbps. If a
LOCAL LINK/ACT light isnot lit, check that theEthernet cablefromthe
computer to thefirewall issecurely attachedat bothends, andthat the
computer isturnedon.
Now, Configure the FVS318v3 for Internet
Access
UsetheSmart Wizardconfigurationassistant to configuretheFVS318v3.
1. FromtheEthernet connectedcomputer youjust set up, openabrowser suchas
Internet Explorer or NetscapeNavigator. WiththeFVS318v3initsfactory default
state, your browser will display theNETGEAR Smart Wizardwelcomepage.
Note: If youdo not seethispage, typehttp://www.routerlogin.net inthebrowser
addressbar andclick Enter.
PWR Internet LOCAL Ports Test
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Click OK to proceed.
If youstill cannot connect to theFVS318v3, verify your computer networkingsetup.
Your computer shouldbeset to obtainboth IP andDNS server addresses
automatically, whichisusually so. For helpwiththis, pleaseseetheReference
Manual or animatedtutorialsontheResource CD.
2. Follow theSmart Wizardpromptsto connect to theInternet.
3. Click Done ontheSuccessscreenandbesureto click OK at theprompt to closethe
screenandfinish.
Note: Theconfigurationassistant only appearswhentheFVS318v3isinitsfactory
default state. After youconfiguretheFVS318v3, it will not appear again. Youcan
alwaysconnect to therouter configurationmenuto changeitssettings. To do so, open
abrowser andgo to http://www.routerlogin.net. Then, whenprompted, enter admin
astheuser nameandpassword for thepasswordbothinlower caseletters.
Troubleshooting Tips
Herearesometipsfor correctingcommonproblemsyoumay encounter.
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
1. Turnoff andunplugthemodem, turnoff theFVS318v3, andshut downthecomputer.
2. Pluginandturnonthemodem, wait two minutes.
3. TurnontheFVS318v3andwait oneminute.
4. Turnonthecomputer.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
TheINTERNET LINK light ontheFVS318v3will belit if theEthernet cableto the
FVS318v3fromthemodemispluggedinsecurely andthemodemandFVS318v3are
turnedon.
For eachpoweredoncomputer connectedto theFVS318v3withasecurely plugged
inEthernet cable, thecorrespondingFVS318v3LOCAL port LINK light will belit.
Thefront andback of theFVS318v3identifiesthenumber of eachLOCAL port.
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
Ethernet cableandwirelessly connectedcomputersshouldbeconfiguredto obtainIP
and DNS addressesautomatically viaDHCP whenever possible. For helpwiththis,
pleaseseetheanimatedtutorialsor theReference Manual Appendix C onthe
Resource CD.
SomecablemodemISPsrequireyouto usetheMAC addressof thecomputer regis-
teredontheaccount. If so, intheRouter MAC Addresssectionof theBasic Settings
menu, select, UsethisComputersMAC Address. Thefirewall will thencapture
andusetheMAC addressof thecomputer that youarenow using. Youmust beusing
thecomputer that isregisteredwiththeISP. Click Apply to saveyour settings. Restart
thenetwork inthecorrect sequence.
Use the FVS318v3 status lights to verify correct operation.
If theFVS318v3Power light doesnot turnsolidgreenwithintwo minutesof turning
thefirewall on, or if theTest light doesnot go off, reset thefirewall asdescribedinthe
Reference Manual ontheResource CD.
Advanced User Wizard Bypass
Technically advanceduserswho want to bypasstheSmart Wizardconfigurationassistant
cando so by loggingonto thefirewall at http://www.routerlogin.net/basicsetting.htm
withtheuser nameof admin andthepasswordof password, bothinlower caseletters.
Technical Support
Thank youfor selectingNETGEAR products.
After completingtheSmart Wizardconfigurationassistant, locatetheserial number onthe
bottomlabel of your product anduseit to register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registrationonthewebsiteor over thephoneisrequiredbeforeyoucanuseour
telephonesupport service. Thephonenumbersfor worldwideregional customer support
centersareontheWarranty andSupport Informationcardthat camewithyour product.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updatesandWebsupport.