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Connecting The DFL-200 Network SecurityFirewall To Your Network
A. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of the DFL-200 and
then plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The
Power LED will turn ON to indicate proper operation.
B. Power off your Cable or DSL modem; some devices may not have an on/off switch
and will require you to unplug the power adapter. Now, the DFL-200 should be
powered on and the Cable / DSL modem should be turned off.
Cable / DSL modem (Power Off) – DFL-200 (Power On)
C. Attach an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack located on the Cable / DSL modem.
After the Ethernet cable is securely connected, power on the Cable / DSL modem
by turning on the unit or plugging in the power adapter.
Cable / DSL modem (Power On) – DFL-200 (Power On)
D. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the back panel of
the DFL-200. The WAN LED light will illuminate to indicate proper connection. If
the WAN LED is not illuminated, please go back to step B and repeat the steps.
E. Attach an Ethernet cable to a LAN port on the back panel of the DFL-200 and
connect it to a port on your network hub or switch. The LED light for the LAN port
on the DFL-200 will illuminate to indicate proper connection.
F. Connect the computer that you will use to configure the DFL-200 to the network
hub or switch.
WAN port: Connects to
the Cable or DSL modem.
COM Port: Connects to your
computer’s COM port using the
provided Console Cable.
Power Receptor:
Connection for the
Power Adapter.
LAN ports: Connect
the local area network. DMZ port: Connects
to the DMZ network.