NETGEAR FVS318 manual Cannot get onto the Internet with a computer

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I cannot get onto the Internet with a computer

You may not have restarted the computer or the network to have TCP/IP changes take effect.

Restart the computer.

Restart the Network as described on page 9.

Your computer may not recognize any addresses.

If you typed in addresses of one or two DNS servers when you configured the firewall, restart your computer. Open the firewall’s Settings pages and verify that the DNS addresses appear. See instructions on page 10 to view the firewall’s Basic Settings page.

Your computer may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to recognize the firewall.

Restart the computer and check that you have TCP/IP set up properly on your computer.

For Windows, the Network Properties should have Obtain an IP address automatically selected (see page 6). For Macintosh computers, the TCP/IP (or Network) control panel should be set to Using DHCP Server (see page 9).

You may also verify that the gateway address or the firewall’s local IP address is 192.168.0.1. The computer’s IP address should be between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254.

Your firewall might not be able to obtain an IP address from the ISP.

1.Start your browser, type the address for an external site (like www.NETGEAR.com), and press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh).

2.Go to the firewall’s Settings pages by going to http://192.168.0.1.

3.In the User ID box type admin, in the Password box type password, and click OK.

4.Under the Maintenance heading, click Router Status.

5.Check that an IP address is shown for the WAN Port.

If you see 0.0.0.0, contact your ISP to get current configuration information.

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Contents Installation Guide Technical Support Installation Overview IntroductionWhat’s in the Box Gather Configuration Information for Your Working Connection to the InternetConnection information Login Name Host and Domain NamesFixed or static IP address DNS server address informationInstall the Firewall Check the setup Firewall and Restart the Network Windows Operating SystemLinux or Unix Operating System Macintosh Operating SystemRestarting the Network Connection Test the ConnectionComputers Optional Internet Services VPN ConnectionsTroubleshooting No lights are lit on the firewallTest light doesn’t turn off Internet Link light doesn’t light upCannot get onto the Internet with a computer Resetting TCP/IP Properties Windows Glossary of Terms Environmental Specifications Firewall SpecificationsFirewall System Requirements Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement
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