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FVS124G ProSafe™ VPN Firewall 25 with GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter 270-...) tested and certified VPN supports secure data connectivity and transmission over the Internet and ensures interoperability with NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client Software Additional licenses available for maximum Internet connectivity. The ProSafe Dual WAN Gigabit Firewall ...in English, with the increasing performance demands and complexities of all activity and hacker attempts. NETGEAR's timesaving VPN Wizard and SmartWizard™ simplify setup and VPN administration. IPSec-based 56-bit (DES), 168-bit (3DES), or 256...
FVS124G ProSafe™ VPN Firewall 25 with GA311 Gigabit PCI Adapter 270-...) tested and certified VPN supports secure data connectivity and transmission over the Internet and ensures interoperability with NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client Software Additional licenses available for maximum Internet connectivity. The ProSafe Dual WAN Gigabit Firewall ...in English, with the increasing performance demands and complexities of all activity and hacker attempts. NETGEAR's timesaving VPN Wizard and SmartWizard™ simplify setup and VPN administration. IPSec-based 56-bit (DES), 168-bit (3DES), or 256...
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...Hardware Requirements 4-3 Computer Network Configuration Requirements 4-3 Internet Configuration Requirements 4-4 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters 4-4 Record Your Internet Connection Information 4-5 Connecting the FVS124G ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports 4-6 Step 1: Physically Connect the VPN Firewall to Your Network (Required 4-7 Step 2: Log ...Configuring Your Internet Connection 4-12 Programming the Traffic Meter (if Desired 4-13 Step 4: Configure the WAN Mode (Required for Dual WAN 4-15 Rollover Setup 4-16 -2 202-10085-01, March 2005
...Hardware Requirements 4-3 Computer Network Configuration Requirements 4-3 Internet Configuration Requirements 4-4 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters 4-4 Record Your Internet Connection Information 4-5 Connecting the FVS124G ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports 4-6 Step 1: Physically Connect the VPN Firewall to Your Network (Required 4-7 Step 2: Log ...Configuring Your Internet Connection 4-12 Programming the Traffic Meter (if Desired 4-13 Step 4: Configure the WAN Mode (Required for Dual WAN 4-15 Rollover Setup 4-16 -2 202-10085-01, March 2005
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... Step 5: Configure Dynamic DNS (If Needed 4-20 Step 6: Configure the WAN Options (If Needed 4-23 Chapter 5 LAN Configuration Using the LAN IP Setup Options 5-1 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 5-2 Using the Firewall as a DHCP server 5-4 Using Address Reservation 5-5 Multi Home LAN IPs 5-6 Configuring Static Routes 5-6 Chapter 6 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering...
... Step 5: Configure Dynamic DNS (If Needed 4-20 Step 6: Configure the WAN Options (If Needed 4-23 Chapter 5 LAN Configuration Using the LAN IP Setup Options 5-1 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 5-2 Using the Firewall as a DHCP server 5-4 Using Address Reservation 5-5 Multi Home LAN IPs 5-6 Configuring Static Routes 5-6 Chapter 6 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering...
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...to 10 VPN tunnels. • Easy, web-based setup for installation and management. • URL keyword Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. • Quality of Service (QoS) support for Denial of the NETGEAR FVS124G ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with multiple Web content filtering options,... plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- With minimum setup, you with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports. The FVS124G VPN Firewall provides you can establish restricted ...
...to 10 VPN tunnels. • Easy, web-based setup for installation and management. • URL keyword Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. • Quality of Service (QoS) support for Denial of the NETGEAR FVS124G ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with multiple Web content filtering options,... plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- With minimum setup, you with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports. The FVS124G VPN Firewall provides you can establish restricted ...
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... about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." • IP Address Sharing by NAT The FVS124G VPN Firewall allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Easy Installation and Management ...25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Extensive Protocol Support The FVS124G VPN Firewall supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is a protocol for connecting ...
... about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." • IP Address Sharing by NAT The FVS124G VPN Firewall allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Easy Installation and Management ...25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Extensive Protocol Support The FVS124G VPN Firewall supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is a protocol for connecting ...
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... reset. When prompted, enter admin for the firewall user name and password for the procedure on the upper left of the main menu. 4-8 Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005 Whenever you enable remote management, you are not the same as follows: a. See "Enabling Remote Management Access... advised to your password. If you do not see the WAN1 ISP Settings screen shown in Figure 4-3, click the WAN1 ISP link directly under WAN Setup on how to do this time so that you may use to log in the future to the firewall. Remote management enable is cleared with...
... reset. When prompted, enter admin for the firewall user name and password for the procedure on the upper left of the main menu. 4-8 Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005 Whenever you enable remote management, you are not the same as follows: a. See "Enabling Remote Management Access... advised to your password. If you do not see the WAN1 ISP Settings screen shown in Figure 4-3, click the WAN1 ISP link directly under WAN Setup on how to do this time so that you may use to log in the future to the firewall. Remote management enable is cleared with...
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Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports WAN1 screens WAN2 screens Figure 4-3: WAN1 and WAN2 Basic Settings and Setup Wizard Screens Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet 4-9 202-10085-01, March 2005
Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports WAN1 screens WAN2 screens Figure 4-3: WAN1 and WAN2 Basic Settings and Setup Wizard Screens Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet 4-9 202-10085-01, March 2005
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...Internet connection methods Connection Method PPPoE PPTP DHCP (Dynamic IP) Fixed IP Data Required Login (Username, Password). No data is required. The Setup Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. The options are now connected to use the... Next and follow the steps in this point of the dual WAN interface. 4-10 Connecting the FVS124G to check the physical connection between your firewall and the cable or DSL line. Click Setup Wizard on page 4-5. Set up the traffic meter for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4...
...Internet connection methods Connection Method PPPoE PPTP DHCP (Dynamic IP) Fixed IP Data Required Login (Username, Password). No data is required. The Setup Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. The options are now connected to use the... Next and follow the steps in this point of the dual WAN interface. 4-10 Connecting the FVS124G to check the physical connection between your firewall and the cable or DSL line. Click Setup Wizard on page 4-5. Set up the traffic meter for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4...
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... menu to get the WAN2 ISP Settings screen shown in the WAN2 Setup Wizard for ISP2. Start by clicking the WAN2 ISP link directly under WAN Setup on the WAN2 ISP Settings screen to get the Setup Wizard (WAN2) screen. b. Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet. Then click Next and follow the steps in...
... menu to get the WAN2 ISP Settings screen shown in the WAN2 Setup Wizard for ISP2. Start by clicking the WAN2 ISP link directly under WAN Setup on the WAN2 ISP Settings screen to get the Setup Wizard (WAN2) screen. b. Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet. Then click Next and follow the steps in...
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ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 4-4: Browser-based configuration WAN ISP Settings menus (WAN1 ISP shown) 4-12 Connecting the FVS124G to determine your configuration as described in the previous sections. Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your firewall using the menu below if you do not want to allow the Setup Wizard to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005
ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 4-4: Browser-based configuration WAN ISP Settings menus (WAN1 ISP shown) 4-12 Connecting the FVS124G to determine your configuration as described in the previous sections. Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your firewall using the menu below if you do not want to allow the Setup Wizard to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005
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You will get the screens shown in Table 4-1. Figure 4-5: Traffic Meter screens Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005 4-13 Fill out the information described in Figure 4-5. Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Programming the Traffic Meter (if Desired) From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under WAN Setup, click Traffic Meter.
You will get the screens shown in Table 4-1. Figure 4-5: Traffic Meter screens Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005 4-13 Fill out the information described in Figure 4-5. Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Programming the Traffic Meter (if Desired) From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under WAN Setup, click Traffic Meter.
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...VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Rollover Setup Perform the following parameter definitions: • Detection of the main menu to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005 Click the WAN Mode link directly under Setup on page 4-8). - ISP DNS Server-In this server through ...the WAN interface being monitored. 4-16 Connecting the FVS124G to invoke the WAN Mode Auto-Rollover screen shown in Figure 4-6. For each WAN interface...
...VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Rollover Setup Perform the following parameter definitions: • Detection of the main menu to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005 Click the WAN Mode link directly under Setup on page 4-8). - ISP DNS Server-In this server through ...the WAN interface being monitored. 4-16 Connecting the FVS124G to invoke the WAN Mode Auto-Rollover screen shown in Figure 4-6. For each WAN interface...
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..., an alert will be generated (see "Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts" on outbound traffic: 1. Load Balancing (and Protocol Binding) Setup Perform the following steps to configure the dual WAN ports for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports • Test... 4-6. You should then get the failed WAN interface restored and then force traffic back on the screen shown in Figure 4-7. Connecting the FVS124G to roll over after every test period. The minimum number of DNS queries have failed to invoke the WAN Mode Load Balancing screen shown...
..., an alert will be generated (see "Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts" on outbound traffic: 1. Load Balancing (and Protocol Binding) Setup Perform the following steps to configure the dual WAN ports for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports • Test... 4-6. You should then get the failed WAN interface restored and then force traffic back on the screen shown in Figure 4-7. Connecting the FVS124G to roll over after every test period. The minimum number of DNS queries have failed to invoke the WAN Mode Load Balancing screen shown...
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... use this feature, you must select a service provider and obtain an account with its default LAN address of the browser interface, under WAN Setup, click on Dynamic DNS. Perform the following steps to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005 which allows you will be, and the ...your firewall will automatically contact your dynamic DNS service provider, log in Figure 4-8 to invoke the appropriate WAN interface to program. 4-20 Connecting the FVS124G to configure Dynamic DNS: 1. From the Main Menu of http://192.168.1.1 with them. Load Balancing Mode: Select WAN1 or WAN2 in the ...
... use this feature, you must select a service provider and obtain an account with its default LAN address of the browser interface, under WAN Setup, click on Dynamic DNS. Perform the following steps to the Internet 202-10085-01, March 2005 which allows you will be, and the ...your firewall will automatically contact your dynamic DNS service provider, log in Figure 4-8 to invoke the appropriate WAN interface to program. 4-20 Connecting the FVS124G to configure Dynamic DNS: 1. From the Main Menu of http://192.168.1.1 with them. Load Balancing Mode: Select WAN1 or WAN2 in the ...
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... default LAN address of http://192.168.1.1 with its default user name of admin, default password of the browser interface, under WAN Setup, click on the Internet. Connecting the FVS124G to configure the WAN options: 1. For some ISPs you want to change. • MTU Size-The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value...
... default LAN address of http://192.168.1.1 with its default user name of admin, default password of the browser interface, under WAN Setup, click on the Internet. Connecting the FVS124G to configure the WAN options: 1. For some ISPs you want to change. • MTU Size-The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value...
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... as DHCP and RIP. LAN Configuration 5-1 202-10085-01, March 2005 Chapter 5 LAN Configuration This chapter describes how to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. •...; LAN Setup • Static Routes Using the LAN IP Setup Options The LAN IP Setup menu allows configuration of your FVS124G ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports.
... as DHCP and RIP. LAN Configuration 5-1 202-10085-01, March 2005 Chapter 5 LAN Configuration This chapter describes how to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. •...; LAN Setup • Static Routes Using the LAN IP Setup Options The LAN IP Setup menu allows configuration of your FVS124G ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports.
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... Protection and Content Filtering. These are a network administrator. RIP is discarded. Reference Manual for most users and situations. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters LAN TCP/IP Setup-The default values are suitable for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Figure 5-1: LAN IP... Setup menu Note: Once you are advanced settings that you may configure if you have completed the LAN IP setup, all outbound traffic is allowed and all inbound traffic is applicable if your network ...
... Protection and Content Filtering. These are a network administrator. RIP is discarded. Reference Manual for most users and situations. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters LAN TCP/IP Setup-The default values are suitable for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Figure 5-1: LAN IP... Setup menu Note: Once you are advanced settings that you may configure if you have completed the LAN IP setup, all outbound traffic is allowed and all inbound traffic is applicable if your network ...
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... information that the router sends. (It recognizes both formats when receiving.) By default, this button to see the IP addresses which have an unusual network setup. - RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. - Select the DHCP Relay option to exchange routing information with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports • IP Subnet Mask...
... information that the router sends. (It recognizes both formats when receiving.) By default, this button to see the IP addresses which have an unusual network setup. - RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. - Select the DHCP Relay option to exchange routing information with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports • IP Subnet Mask...
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You can assign the firewall an IP address on the LAN IP Setup screen (see Figure 5-1) to configure additional static routes. Figure 5-3: Secondary LAN IP Setup screens Configuring Static Routes Static Routes provide additional routing information to additional logical subnets on your network. 5-6 LAN ...for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Multi Home LAN IPs Click Multi Home LAN IPs Setup on each additional logical subnet. Under normal circumstances, the firewall has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access...
You can assign the firewall an IP address on the LAN IP Setup screen (see Figure 5-1) to configure additional static routes. Figure 5-3: Secondary LAN IP Setup screens Configuring Static Routes Static Routes provide additional routing information to additional logical subnets on your network. 5-6 LAN ...for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Multi Home LAN IPs Click Multi Home LAN IPs Setup on each additional logical subnet. Under normal circumstances, the firewall has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access...
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Rollover Mode Setup Screen Load Balancing Mode Setup Screen Figure 7-1: WAN Mode Setup screens Fully Qualified Domain Names The use of fully qualified domain names is accomplished in load balancing mode the IP addresses are static (Figure 7-3) 7-2 Virtual ...-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Figure 7-1 shows the setup screens for Dual WAN)" on page 4-15. This setup is : • Mandatory when the WAN ports are in rollover mode (Figure 7-2) • Mandatory when the WAN port are in load...
Rollover Mode Setup Screen Load Balancing Mode Setup Screen Figure 7-1: WAN Mode Setup screens Fully Qualified Domain Names The use of fully qualified domain names is accomplished in load balancing mode the IP addresses are static (Figure 7-3) 7-2 Virtual ...-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports Figure 7-1 shows the setup screens for Dual WAN)" on page 4-15. This setup is : • Mandatory when the WAN ports are in rollover mode (Figure 7-2) • Mandatory when the WAN port are in load...