ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 FVX538 Reference Manual
1-4 Introduction
v1.0, August 2006
•IP Address Sharing by NAT. The VPN firewall allows several networked PCs to share an
Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically
assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the
use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.
•Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP. The VPN firewall dynamic ally
assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server
(DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network.
•DNS Proxy. When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the firewall
provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The firewall obtains actual DNS
addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
•PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE). PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet
over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-u p connection. This feature eliminates the need to
run a login program such as EnterNet or WinPOET on your PC.

Trend Micro Integration

If you have installed the Trend Micro Client/Server/Messaging Suite for SMB on your local
network, you can have the firewall enforce its use. When Antivirus Enforcement is selected, local
PCs will not be allowed Web access unless they have the Trend Micro OfficeScan client installed
and updated with the latest virus definitions.
The Client/Server/Messaging Suite for Small and Medium Business protects file servers, mail
servers, and PCs on your network —including antispam capability. The Client/Server Suite for
Small and Medium Business protects files servers and PCs.
• Both products deliver a layered defense against viruses and other malicious code.
• Unlike competing antivirus products, both products work your NETGEAR VPN Firewall to
enforce antivirus policies - end users cannot access the Internet unless they have antivirus
protection with current pattern files installed.
• Both products are specifically built to meet the needs of growing businesses and feature easy
installation, automatic transparent updates, and damage cleanup capability.
• Activate either product for a free trial.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 within minutes after
connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: