FR328S ProSafe Firewall with Dial
Note: You can validate modem string settings by first connecting the modem directly to a PC, establishing a connection to your ISP, and then copying the modem string settings from the PC configuration and pasting them into the FR328S Modem Properties Initial String field. For more information on this procedure, please refer to the support area of the NETGEAR web site.
•Select the Serial Line Speed. This is the maximum speed the modem will attempt to use. For ISDN permanent connections, the speeds are typically 64000 or 128000 bps. For
•Select the Modem Type.
–For ISDN, select “Permanent connection (leased line).”
–For
–If your modem is not on the list, select “User Defined” and enter the Modem Properties.
Note: If you are not using modem from the
e.Click Apply to save your settings.
3.Connect to the Internet to test your configuration.
a.If you have a broadband connection, disconnect it.
b.From a workstation, open a browser and test your serial port Internet connection.
Note: The response time of your serial port Internet connection will be slower than a broadband Internet connection.
Testing Your Internet Connection
After completing the Internet connection configuration, your can test your Internet connection. Log in to the firewall, then, from the Setup Basic Settings link, click on the Test button. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 8, Troubleshooting.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your firewall, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. You should see the firewall’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.
The following chapters describe how to configure the Advanced features of your firewall, and how to troubleshoot problems that may occur.
Connecting the Firewall to the Internet |
