NETGEAR ProSafe FVG318

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v1.0, October 2005
Contents
Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g VPN Firewall Model
FVG318
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features of the Wireless VPN Firewall ....................................................................2-1
802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking ..............................................................2-2
Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support .......................................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-2
Security ....................................................................................................................2-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-5
The FVG318 Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6
The FVG318 Rear Panel ..........................................................................................2-8
NETGEAR-Related Products .........................................................................................2-9
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .....................................2-9
Chapter 3
Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your FVG318 ......................................................................................3-1
First, Connect the FVG318 .............................................................................................3-1
Now, Configure the FVG318 for Internet Access and Wireless Connectivity .................3-4