NETGEAR FR114P - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Contents v
Contents
About This Guide
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................. xv
Special Message Formats ...............................................................................................xvi
Technical Support ............................................................................................................xvi
Related Publications ........................................................................................................xvi
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewalls .........................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................1-2
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................1-3
Configurable Ethernet Connection ...........................................................................1-3
Protocol Support ......................................................................................................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
SettingUptheHardware
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Local Network Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2-2
PC Requirements ..............................................................................................2-2
Access Device Requirement .............................................................................2-2
The Firewall’s Front Panel ..............................................................................................2-3
The Firewall’s Rear Panel ..............................................................................................2-4
Connecting the Firewall ..................................................................................................2-4
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device .............................................................2-5
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network .............................................................2-5
Preparing your Wireless Devices .............................................................................2-6
Installing a Wireless Card in the FR114W .........................................................2-6
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-6