NETGEAR Complete Guide to FVX538 Firewall Configuration and Internet Connection

ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 FVX538 Reference Manual

Table 2-1. Internet connection methods (continued)

Connection Method	Data Required
BigPond Cable	Login Username, Password), Login Server.
DHCP (Dynamic IP)	No data is required.
Fixed (Static) IP	Static IP address, Subnet, and Gateway IP; and related data supplied by
	your ISP.

If Auto Detect does not find a connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your firewall and the cable or DSL line or to check your Router’s MAC address (see “Setting the Router’s MAC Address” on page 2-5).

3.Click WAN Status at the top right of the screen to verify WAN Port 1 connection status. Click Connect if connection not already present.

Figure 2-2

4.Set up the traffic meter for WAN 1 ISP if desired. See “Programming the Traffic Meter (if Desired)” on page 2-7.

Note: At this point of the configuration process, you are now connected to the Internet through WAN port 1. But you must continue with the configuration process to get the complete functionality of the dual WAN interface.

2-4 Connecting the FVX538 to the Internet

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