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NETGEAR ProSafe FVS114 User Manual

NETGEAR ProSafe FVS114
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202-10098-01, April 2005
202-10098-01
April 2005
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
ProSafe VPN Firewall
FVS114

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NETGEAR ProSafe FVS114 Specifications

General IconGeneral
VPN SupportYes
Number of Ports4
Power Supply12V DC, 1A
VPN tunnelsUp to 5
ProtocolsIPSec, PPTP
Port Speed10/100 Mbps
DoS/DDoS ProtectionYes
URL FilteringYes
Weight1.5 lbs
Firewall featuresStateful Packet Inspection
Firewall TypeStateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Interfaces4 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, 1 x 10/100 Mbps WAN port

Summary

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

Defines the manual's intended audience, scope, and typographical conventions.

How to Use This Manual

Explains how to navigate and utilize the HTML version of the manual.

How to Print this Manual

Provides instructions for printing pages, chapters, or the entire manual.

Introduction

Key Features of the VPN Firewall

Highlights the main capabilities and security features of the FVS114 VPN Firewall.

Easy Installation and Management

Details the features that simplify the firewall's setup and administration.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the FVS114 VPN Firewall product package.

The FVS114 Front Panel

Describes the status LEDs and components on the front panel of the firewall.

The FVS114 Rear Panel

Identifies the ports and features located on the rear panel of the firewall.

Connecting the Firewall to the Internet

Prepare to Install Your FVS114 ProSafe VPN Firewall

Pre-installation considerations for connecting the VPN firewall to your network.

First, Connect the FVS114

Step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the firewall to your network.

Now, Configure the FVS114 for Internet Access

Guides through the initial configuration process to establish Internet connectivity.

Troubleshooting Tips

Provides solutions for common problems encountered during setup and connection.

How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

Detailed steps for manually configuring the firewall's Internet connection settings.

Firewall Protection and Content Filtering

Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview

Explains the firewall's protective capabilities and content filtering features.

Block Sites

Details how to restrict access based on web addresses and keywords.

Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic

Defines how to create rules for blocking or allowing specific traffic types.

Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

Explains how to configure inbound rules for port forwarding.

Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts

Configures the firewall to send email notifications for logs and alerts.

Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

Describes how to view security-related event logs on the firewall.

Basic Virtual Private Networking

Overview of VPN Configuration

Provides an overview of client-to-gateway and gateway-to-gateway VPN configurations.

How to Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration

Step-by-step guide to configure a VPN tunnel between a remote PC and the firewall.

Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the FVS114

Detailed steps for configuring the VPN tunnel on the FVS114 using the VPN Wizard.

Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC

Steps to configure the VPN client software on the remote computer.

How to Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration

Guide to configure a VPN tunnel between two network gateways.

Deactivating a VPN Tunnel

Procedures for deactivating a configured VPN tunnel for testing purposes.

Advanced Virtual Private Networking

Overview of FVS114 Policy-Based VPN Configuration

Explains the policy-based VPN configuration and interoperability.

Using Policies to Manage VPN Traffic

Describes creating policy definitions for managing VPN traffic.

IKE Policies’ Automatic Key and Authentication Management

Details automatic key and authentication management using IKE policies.

VPN Policy Configuration for Auto Key Negotiation

Steps for configuring VPN policies using automatic key negotiation.

VPN Policy Configuration for Manual Key Exchange

Steps for configuring VPN policies using manual key exchange.

Using Digital Certificates for IKE Auto-Policy Authentication

Explains using digital certificates for IKE authentication.

Walk-Through of Configuration Scenarios on the FVS114

Provides example scenarios for typical FVS114 VPN configurations.

Maintenance

Viewing VPN Firewall Status Information

Describes how to view the router's status and usage information.

Upgrading the Firewall Software

Instructions for downloading and installing new firewall firmware.

Configuration File Management

Covers saving, restoring, and erasing firewall configuration settings.

Backing Up the Configuration

Details the process of saving current firewall settings to a file.

Restoring the Configuration

Explains how to load saved configuration settings back to the firewall.

Changing the Administrator Password

Guides on how to change the firewall's administrative password for security.

Diagnostics

Describes how to use diagnostic tools like Ping and Trace Route.

Advanced Configuration

WAN Setup

Configures WAN connection settings, DMZ server, and ping responses.

How to Configure Dynamic DNS

Sets up dynamic DNS service to maintain a consistent domain name.

Using the LAN IP Setup Options

Configures LAN IP services, including DHCP and RIP.

Using the Firewall as a DHCP server

Enables the firewall to act as a DHCP server for network devices.

Configuring Static Routes

Adds static routing information for specific network configurations.

Enabling Remote Management Access

Allows authorized users to manage the firewall remotely over the Internet.

UPnP

Configures Universal Plug and Play for automatic device discovery and network access.

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning

Describes the expected sequence of events when powering on the firewall.

Power LED Not On

Troubleshooting steps for when the power LED does not illuminate.

LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On

Steps to diagnose issues when LAN or Internet port LEDs are not active.

Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface

Resolves problems accessing the firewall's web-based configuration interface.

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection

Guides on resolving issues related to obtaining a WAN IP address from the ISP.

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

Resets the firewall to factory defaults, including password and IP address.

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility

Lists supported network protocols and industry standards.

Physical Specifications

Provides dimensions and weight details for the firewall hardware.

Environmental Specifications

Details operating temperature and humidity requirements.

Appendix B Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics

Basic Router Concepts

Explains the fundamental principles of router functionality.

IP Addresses and the Internet

Covers IP addressing structure and its role on the Internet.

Subnet Addressing

Explains techniques for splitting IP networks into smaller subnetworks.

Single IP Address Operation Using NAT

Describes how Network Address Translation allows multiple PCs to share one IP.

IP Configuration by DHCP

Explains how DHCP automatically assigns network configuration information.

What is a Firewall?

Defines a firewall's role in protecting networks from intrusion.

Appendix C Virtual Private Networking

What Is a VPN?

Defines Virtual Private Networks and their purpose.

What Is IPSec and How Does It Work?

Explains the IPSec standard for data authentication, integrity, and confidentiality.

IPSec Security Features

Details the security features provided by IPSec.

Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP)

Describes the ESP protocol for VPN data security.

Authentication Header (AH)

Explains the AH protocol for VPN data authentication and integrity.

IKE Security Association

Defines the Security Association (SA) in IPSec VPNs.

Key Management

Explains the role of IKE in managing encryption keys for VPNs.

Testing and Troubleshooting

Provides methods for testing and troubleshooting VPN configurations.

Appendix D Preparing Your Network

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking

Ensures computers have TCP/IP installed and configured for networking.

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking

Steps to configure TCP/IP on older Windows operating systems.

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings

Guides on enabling DHCP for automatic network configuration.

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP

Specific steps for configuring TCP/IP using DHCP in Windows XP.

Verifying TCP/IP Properties

Confirms TCP/IP settings after configuration, using winipcfg.exe.

Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking

Steps to configure TCP/IP on Windows NT4, 2000, and XP systems.

Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers

Instructions to gather necessary ISP configuration data from Windows PCs.

Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers

Instructions to gather necessary ISP configuration data from Macintosh computers.

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