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8.

Open your browser and start surfing the Internet. Your computer is now secured from online

threats and malware with the Quick Security feature automatically turned on.

Note:

To configure role-appropriate Internet access for your employees, refer the

Internet Controls

section

.

If you are unable to connect to the Internet after following above procedure, please revert to

your original setup and visit Cyberoam’s support section at www.netgenie.net

.

Wireless Connection - Secure Internet Connectivity over Wi-Fi

1.

Use the cable that comes with your NetGenie appliance to connect it to the ADSL Router/

Cable Modem.

2.

Insert one end of the cable in the “WAN” NetGenie socket and the other end in your modem

“LAN”.In case of Direct Cable Internet, please connect it straight to the NetGenie “WAN”

socket. If you are dialing the Internet from your computer, refer to the

Configuring PPPoE

section.

3.

Switch on your NetGenie appliance. Wait till the “Power” LED and “WAN” LED turns green

and for the “WLAN/WPS” LED to turn green and stabilize.

4.

Start your laptop. Make sure that your Wireless Network Adapter has been enabled. Your

laptop will automatically detect the wireless network (also called SSID) named “NetGenie”.

5.

Click the network icon in your machine's system tray (bottom-right of your screen) and select

“NetGenie”.

6.

After selecting “NetGenie”, you will be asked to enter the exact Security/Pass Key printed on

the sticker at the bottom of your appliance. This will connect you to the NetGenie appliance

over Wi-Fi.

7.

Open your browser and start surfing the Internet. Your computer is now secured from online

threats and malware with the Quick Security feature automatically turned on.

Note:

Please turn off your router's Wi-Fi, to avoid any security breaches

.

Configuring PPPoE

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is used when you dial up to connect to the Internet

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through a broadband connection. This section is only relevant to you if need to dial up the Internet

from your machine.

(You will need your Username and Password

for

connecting

to

the Internet. Please contact

your ISP if you have lost them.)

Go to

Network Settings

→

Internet

, select Internet connection type as PPPoE and fill up

the required details.

Screen- Configure PPPoE

Screen Elements

Description

Internet

Connection Type

PPPoE

PPPoE Information

Username

Specify username provided by your ISP.

Password

Specify password.

Confirm Password

Confirm the password.

Redial Period

Specify the time after which redialing should be attempted.

Idle Time

Specify idle time. Connection will drop after the configured

inactivity time and the user will be forced to re-login.

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MTU

Specify MTU value (Maximum Transmission Unit)

MTU is the largest physical packet size in bytes that can be

transmitted in a network. This parameter becomes an issue when

networks are interconnected and have different MTU sizes. Any

packets larger than the MTU value are divided (fragmented) into

smaller packets before being sent over.

Default - 1492

Input range - 568 to 1492

Static IP

Select the checkbox to bind a static IP address with the NetGenie

appliance.

IP Address

Specify IP address.

Network Mask

Specify network mask.

DNS Server Configuration

Static DNS Server

Select the checkbox to configure static DNS server.

Primary

Specify IP address of primary DNS server.

Secondary

Specify IP address of secondary DNS server.

MAC

Address

Clone

Enable this to create a clone of your router’s IP address.

MAC Address

Specify MAC address of your router to be cloned.

Table - Configure PPPoE Screen Elements

Configuring USB Modem

You need to configure USB modem when you connect to the Internet through a

data/fax/voice

modem.

Go to

Network Settings

→

Internet

. Select Internet connection type as USB and fill up the

required details.

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Screen- Configure USB Modem

Screen Elements

Description

Internet

Connection Type

USB Modem

Wireless Modem Information

USB

Modem

Status

Status of USB modem. Possible status:

Plugged

Unplugged

USB

Modem

Signal Strength

Signal strength of plugged USB modem.

Country

Select the Country.

Service Provider

Select the service provider name

Service Name

Specify name of the service if required.

Dial Number

Dial number of the selected service provider.

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Authentication

Select the checkbox if you want to enable authentication for your

USB modem.

Username

Specify the username if you have enabled authentication for your

USB modem.

Password

Specify password.

Pincode

Specify the pin code of your area.

Init String

Specify initialization string for your USB modem, if required.

Connection

on

Demand

Select the checkbox against ‘Disconnect in’ and specify the value

in seconds. Connection will drop after the configured inactivity

time and user will be forced to re-login.

MTU

Specify MTU value (Maximum Transmission Unit)

MTU is the largest physical packet size, in bytes that can be

transmitted in a network. This parameter becomes an issue when

networks are interconnected and the networks have different MTU

sizes. Any packets larger than the MTU value are divided

(fragmented) into smaller packets before being sent over.

Default - 1492

Input range - 568 to 1492

DNS Server Configuration

Static DNS Server

Select the checkbox to configure static DNS server.

Primary

Specify IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary

Specify IP address of the secondary DNS server.

MAC

Address

Clone

Enable this to create a clone of your router’s IP address.

MAC Address

Specify MAC address of your router that has to be cloned.

Table- Configure USB Modem Screen Elements

Configuring Static Internet Connection

You need to configure static Internet connection if your ISP has assigned an IP address to your

network.

Go to

Network Settings

→

Internet

. Select the Internet connection type as “Static” and fill

up the required details.

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