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A Web browser for configuration such as Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or

above, or Netscape Navigator 7.2 or above.

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Network card for each connected PC.

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Network Software (for example, Windows).

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

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ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router.

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AC power adapter.

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Two 2.4 GHz wireless antennas.

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ADSL Microfilter (UK only)

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Category 5 Ethernet cable.

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Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector

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Resource CD

, including:

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Application Notes and other helpful information.

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ProSafe VPN Client Software; one user license.

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Warranty and Support Information Card.

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the firewall for repair.

Hardware Description

This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the wireless ADSL firewall.

Router Front Panel

The ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router front panel shown below contains the

power and test LEDs, Internet status LEDs, and the LAN status LEDs.

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The table below describes each item on the front panel and its operation.

Figure 1-1

Table 0-1.

Object Descriptions

Nos.

LEDs

Activity

Description

1

Power - 1

On (Green)

Off

Power is supplied to the gateway

Power is not supplied to the gateway.

2

Test - 2

On (Amber)

Blinking (Amber)

Off

Test mode: The system is initializing or the initialization has failed.

Writing to Flash memory (during upgrading or resetting to defaults).

The system has booted successfully.

3

Internet

LEDs

Link/Act LED

On (Green)

Blinking (Green)

Off

The WAN port has detected a link with a connected Ethernet device.

Data is being transmitted or received by the WAN port.

The WAN port has no link.

100 LED

On (Green)

Off

The WAN port is operating at 100 Mbps.

The WAN port is operating at 10 Mbps.

DSL LED

On (Green)

Blinking (Green)

Off

The DSL modem has detected a link with the Internet.

Data is being transmitted or received.

The DSL modem has no connection.

4

WLAN

On (Green)

Blinking (Green)

Off

A wireless connection is detected.

Data is being transmitted or received.

No link is detected or the radio is disabled.

1

3

5

2

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Router Rear Panel

The rear panel of the ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router (

Figure 1-2

) contains

the AC power connection; LAN, Ethernet and DSL port; and the reset button.

Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements:

1.

Wireless antenna

. Two 2.4 GHz antennas attach to either end of the NETGEAR ProSafe

DGFV338.

2.

DC Power connection (12VDC, 1.5A)

. Provides power to the gateway when the power

supply is attached.

3.

Local LAN ports.

An 8-port RJ-45 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch, N-way automatic

speed negotiation, auto MDI/MDIX.

4.

Ethernet port

. serves as the 10/100 WAN port connection to an external modem. One RJ-45

WAN port, N-way automatic speed negotiation, Auto MDI/MDIX.

5.

ADSL port

. Serves as the direct WAN DSL connection to the Internet from the internal ADSL

modem via a telephone cable.

5

Local

LEDs

Link/Act LED

On (Green)

Blinking (Green)

Off

The LAN port has detected a link with a connected Ethernet device.

Data is being transmitted or received by the LAN port.

The LAN port has no link.

100 LED

On (Green)

Off

The LAN port is operating at 100 Mbps.

The LAN port is operating at 10 Mbps.

Figure 1-2

Table 0-1.

Object Descriptions

(continued)

Nos.

LEDs

Activity

Description

1

1

2

3

4

5

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Router Login Factory Defaults

Check the label on the bottom of the DGFV338’s enclosure if you forget the following factory

default information:

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IP Address:

to reach the Web-based GUI from the LAN

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User name:

admin

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Password:

password

To log in to the DGFV338 once it is connected:

1.

Open a Web browser.

2.

Enter

as the URL.

3.

Once you get the login screen (

Figure 1-5

), enter the following information:

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admin

for User Name

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password

for Password

Figure 1-3

Figure 1-4

LAN IP Address

User Name

Password

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For a complete list of the factory default settings of your NETGEAR ProSafe DGFV338, see

Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications

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Placement of your NETGEAR ProSafe DGFV338

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the

physical placement of NETGEAR ProSafe DGFV338. The latency, data throughput performance,

and notebook power consumption also vary depending on your configuration choices. For best

results, place your wireless ADSL firewall:

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Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.

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In an elevated location, such as a high shelf where the wireless-connected PCs have line-of-

sight access (even if through walls). The best location is elevated, such as wall mounted or on

the top of a cubicle, and at the center of your wireless coverage area for all the mobile devices.

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Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves and cordless phones.

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With the antenna tight and in an upright position.

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Away from large metal surfaces.

Figure 1-5

Note:

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation

or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless ADSL firewall.