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MODEL FVS318

Model FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall

Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall. A firewall is a special type of router that incorporates features for network security. With this firewall you can have secure Internet access through a high-speed DSL or cable modem and share the single modem with several computers.

This installation guide shows you how to connect the firewall and configure it and your computers for secure Internet access. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly.

If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on page 13 to help you—or you can get more detailed troubleshooting information from the Reference Manual on the CD, online from www.NETGEAR.com or by phone.

Installation Overview

Estimated time: 15 to 30 minutes

1.Gather the configuration information you have for your working DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet.

2.Install the firewall between the DSL or cable modem and one computer.

3.Configure that computer to work with the firewall and restart the computer and modem.

4.Configure the firewall and go online to test the connection.

5.Connect other computers, configure them and restart each. (optional)

6.Configure for VPN or port forwarding. (optional)

On the FVS318 Resource CD, you’ll find the FVS318 Installation Assistant, which supplements the instructions in this installation guide by animating the step-by-step procedures given here. For more detailed information about installation, troubleshooting and configuration procedures, see the Reference Manual on the CD.

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NETGEAR FVS318 manual Introduction, Installation Overview