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Configure the Firewall and Test the

Connection

Now you configure the firewall to work with your DSL or cable connection. You configure your firewall using Internet browser software such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator® 4.7 or later. You can either use the Setup Wizard or configure the firewall yourself.

1.Start a browser on the computer connected to the firewall.

2.In the Address or Location box, type http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter or Return.

Note: You may want to bookmark this address in your browser for handy access in the future.

3.In the User Name box, type admin

4.In the Password box, type password

Note: The User Name and Password are case sensitive.

5.Click OK. The firewall’s Setup Wizard page appears. If not, select setup wizard from the bar on the left.

6.To have the Setup Wizard automatically configure the firewall, click Yes, click Next and follow the instructions on screen. To configure it yourself, click No, then click Next and continue with the steps listed here.

7.Fill in the form on the Basic Settings page. (Refer to page 4 where you filled in the information previously.)

Note: Helpful information appears on the right side of the page to assist you as you fill in the form.

8.Click Apply to have your information sent to the firewall.

Test the Connection

1.Click the Test button on the Basic Settings page.

This should open a new browser window and take you to NETGEAR’s Web site (www.NETGEAR.com).

Note: If NETGEAR’s Web site doesn’t appear, go to Troubleshooting on page 13.

2.Close the browser window showing NETGEAR’s home page.

3.Click the Logout button on the left navigation area.

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