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NETGEAR FVS318G User Manual

NETGEAR FVS318G
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
October 2014
202-11465-01
NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN Firewall
FVS318G v2
Reference Manual

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR FVS318G Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power requirements12V DC, 1.5A
Firewall throughput250 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
HTTP performance6000 transactions/sec
Wi-FiNo
DHCP serverYes
Number of VLANs256
VPN tunnels quantity12
WAN connectionEthernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity technologyWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports9
Ethernet DMZ ports quantity1
Routing protocolsRIP-1, RIP-2
Supported network protocolsTCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, PPPoE
VPN supportIPsec (ESP), IKE, PKI, HTTPS
Security algorithms128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, 3DES, DES, MD5, SHA-1
Internal memory128 MB
Flash memory32 MB
Storage media typeFlash
Processor frequency300 MHz
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 45 °C
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight590 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)190 x 125 x 35 mm

Summary

Introduction

What is the NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN Firewall FVS318G v2?

Overview of the NETGEAR ProSAFE VPN Firewall FVS318G v2, its features, and capabilities.

Key Features and Capabilities

Details the main features and capabilities of the VPN firewall, including ports, VPN support, and management.

Logging into the VPN Firewall

Step-by-step guide on how to access and log into the VPN firewall's web management interface.

Configuring Internet and Broadband Settings

Internet and WAN Configuration Tasks

Overview of tasks required for Internet connection setup, depending on IPv4 or IPv6.

IPv4 Internet Connection Setup

Steps to set up an IPv4 Internet connection, including WAN mode and connection type.

IPv6 Internet Connection Setup

Steps to set up an IPv6 Internet connection, including WAN mode and connection type.

Automatically Detecting IPv4 Internet Connection

Guide to automatically detect and configure the WAN port for an IPv4 Internet connection.

Manually Configuring IPv4 Internet Connection

Steps to manually configure IPv4 broadband ISP settings using information from the ISP.

Configuring IPv6 Internet Connection via DHCPv6

Steps to autoconfigure IPv6 ISP settings using stateless or stateful address autoconfiguration.

Configuring Static IPv6 Internet Connection

Guide to manually configure a static IPv6 Internet connection using ISP-provided information.

Configuring PPPoE IPv6 Internet Connection

Instructions for setting up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection with ISP-provided information.

LAN Configuration

Managing IPv4 Virtual LANs and DHCP Options

Covers managing IPv4 Virtual LANs, DHCP options, and VLAN configurations.

Configuring a VLAN Profile

Procedure to add, edit, or delete VLAN profiles for network segmentation.

DHCPv6 Server Options

Configuration options for the IPv6 DHCPv6 server (Stateless, Stateful, Prefix Delegation).

Configuring the IPv6 LAN

Steps to configure the IPv6 LAN settings, including IP address and prefix length.

Enabling and Configuring the DMZ Port

Setting up the DMZ port for IPv4 and IPv6 traffic, including address and prefix length.

DMZ Port for IPv4 Traffic

Enabling and configuring the DMZ port with an IPv4 address and subnet mask.

DMZ Port for IPv6 Traffic

Enabling and configuring the DMZ port with an IPv6 address and prefix length.

Managing Static IPv4 Routing

Adding static routes to provide additional routing information to the VPN firewall.

Managing Static IPv6 Routing

Manual configuration of static IPv6 routes for routers to exchange routing information.

Configuring Quality of Service (QoS)

Setting up QoS to prioritize network traffic and ensure service quality.

Firewall Protection

About Firewall Protection

Explanation of firewall functions, protection mechanisms, and how it separates networks.

Overview of Rules for Traffic Control

Explains firewall rules for blocking or allowing specific traffic types and their configurations.

Configuring LAN WAN Rules

Steps to create and manage LAN to WAN firewall rules for outbound and inbound traffic.

Configuring DMZ WAN Rules

Managing firewall rules for traffic between the DMZ and the Internet (outbound and inbound).

Configuring LAN DMZ Rules

Creating rules for traffic movement between the local LAN and the DMZ network.

Virtual Private Networking Using IPSec and L2TP Connections

Using the IPSec VPN Wizard for Client and Gateway Configurations

Guides through configuring multiple gateway or client VPN tunnel policies using the IPSec VPN Wizard.

Creating an IPv4 Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel

Step-by-step procedure to set up an IPv4 gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard.

Creating an IPv6 Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel

Procedure to set up an IPv6 gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard.

Creating an IPv4 Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel

Steps to set up a client-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard.

Using the NETGEAR VPN Client Wizard for Secure Connection

Guide to creating a secure VPN connection using the NETGEAR VPN Client Configuration Wizard.

Configuring VPN Client Authentication Settings (Phase 1)

Specifies the settings for Phase 1 authentication in the VPN client configuration.

Creating the IPSec Configuration (Phase 2 Settings)

Defines the Phase 2 settings for the IPSec configuration within the VPN client.

Configuring Global Parameters for VPN Client

Sets global parameters for the VPN client, including lifetimes and DPD settings.

Configuring the L2TP Server

Setting up the L2TP server to allow users to access L2TP clients over L2TP tunnels.

Testing the VPN Client Connection

Procedures to establish and test a VPN connection from the client to the firewall.

Managing IPSec VPN Policies

Editing, enabling, disabling, or deleting existing VPN and IKE policies.

Managing VPN Policies

Creating and managing VPN policies, including Auto and Manual methods.

Configuring Extended Authentication (XAUTH)

Enabling and configuring XAUTH for user authentication via User Database, RADIUS, or IPSec Host.

Managing Users, Authentication, and VPN Certificates

Configuring Authentication Domains, Groups, and Users

Steps to manage domains, groups, and user accounts for authentication and access control.

Configuring User Accounts

Creating user accounts and assigning them to groups for authentication.

Managing Digital Certificates for VPN Connections

Using digital certificates for authenticating VPN gateways and clients.

Network and System Management

Performance Management Overview

Controlling traffic through the firewall to optimize performance and prevent bottlenecks.

DMZ Port Configuration

Configuring the DMZ port for hosting servers and providing public access to services.

Using QoS and Bandwidth Assignment

Shifting traffic mix using QoS priority and bandwidth profiles for optimum performance.

System Management Overview

Managing system features like passwords, remote access, CLI, SNMP, configuration files, and firmware.

Changing Passwords and Administrator/Guest Settings

Modifying administrator and guest passwords, and configuring idle time-out settings.

Managing the Configuration File

Saving, restoring, clearing, or upgrading the VPN firewall's configuration file.

Reverting to Factory Default Settings

Resetting the VPN firewall to its original factory default settings.

Updating the Firmware

Installing a different version of the VPN firewall firmware for new features or fixes.

Monitoring System Access and Performance

Configuring Logging, Alerts, and Event Notifications

Setting up the firewall to log events and send alerts via email or to a syslog server.

Diagnostics Utilities Overview

Tools for analyzing network and traffic conditions, including ping, traceroute, and packet capture.

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning Verification

Verifying the correct sequence of events during the VPN firewall's power-on sequence.

Troubleshooting Web Management Interface Access

Steps to resolve issues when the web management interface is inaccessible.

Troubleshooting ISP Connection Issues

Steps to determine if the VPN firewall can obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP.

Troubleshooting IPv6 Connection Problems

Resolving difficulties connecting over an IPv6 connection due to misconfiguration.

Restoring Default Configuration and Password

Resetting the VPN firewall to its original factory default settings and password.

Default Settings and Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings

Details the factory default configuration settings for the VPN firewall.

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