NETGEAR FVS124G manual Internet connection methods, Connection Method Data Required

Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports

b.Click Setup Wizard on the WAN1 ISP Settings screen to get the Setup Wizard (WAN1) screen.

c.Click Next and follow the steps in the WAN1 Setup Wizard for inputting the configuration parameters from your ISP1 to connect to the Internet.

Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Wizard, you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the procedure “Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection” on page 4-12.

Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you will need the configuration parameters from your ISP as you recorded them previously in “Record Your Internet Connection Information” on page 4-5.

d.When the firewall successfully detects an active Internet service, the firewall’s Active LED goes on. The Setup Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Wizard finds no connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your firewall and the cable or DSL line. The options are:

Table 4-1.	Internet connection methods
Connection Method		Data Required
PPPoE		Login (Username, Password).
PPTP		Login (Username, Password), Local IP, and PPTP Server IP.
DHCP (Dynamic IP)		No data is required.
Fixed IP		IP address and related data supplied by your ISP.

e.Set up the traffic meter for ISP1 if desired. See “Programming the Traffic Meter (if Desired)” on page 4-13.

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

4-10 Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet

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