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Chapter 2

Basic Installation and Configuration

This section provides instructions for connecting the DGFV338. Typically, it takes approximately

seven steps to complete connecting all facets of your gateway:

1.

Connect the gateway physically to your network.

If connecting through a modem, power

off and disconnect the modem before starting. Connect the cables after turning off your

modem, if you are connecting through your Ethernet port.

If connecting through the built-in ADSL modem, connect the wireless firewall to a microfilter,

and then connect the microfilter to your phone jack (see

“Using ADSL Microfilters (optional)”

on page 2-2

for instructions on using microfilters).

For additional instructions on connecting your ProSafe DGFV338, refer to the

DGFV338

ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router Installation Guide

on your Resource CD

or to the NETGEAR Website for an online electronic copy.

2.

Restart your network in the correct sequence.

It is important to pay attention to the order in

which you restart your network. Then, check the LEDs and make sure the test lights are

working appropriately.

3.

Log into the gateway.

After logging in, you are ready to set up and configure your gateway.

You can also change your password and enable remote management at this time.

4.

Configure the WAN Setup options for your ISP Internet connection(s)

. During this phase,

you will connect to your ISP(s). You can also program the WAN traffic meters at this time.

5.

Configure the WAN mode for your Internet connection(s)

. You can also configure the

dynamic DNS on the WAN ports (if needed).

You can configure either the ADSL ISP or the Ethernet ISP or you can enable both ADSL and

Ethernet ISPs, and configure them to operate in Auto-rollover mode. You can also configure

Advanced options such as the factory default MTU size, port speed, and uplink bandwidth.

6.

Set up your wireless LANs.

Select the appropriate Country/Region and Operating Mode for

your antenna configuration.

Because the wireless interface is disabled by default, the initial wireless configuration must be

made from a wired connection (either via ADSL or Ethernet). During this step, you can also

choose the wireless security method for your LAN gateway; for example, versions of either

WEP or WPA.

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Set up your VPN connections using Auto Detect

. If you do not know your ISP connection,

Auto Detect will attempt to automatically detect your connection type by probing for different

connection methods. If you know your ISP type, you can set up your connections manually.

(Ensure that you have the ISP information relevant to your connection type before you begin.

Using ADSL Microfilters (optional)

ADSL technology uses the same wires as your telephone service. However, ADSL adds signals to

the telephone lines which create noise in the telephone service. You must use ADSL microfilters to

filter out these signals before they reach your telephone. If you are planning on using the ADSL

modem port, and an ADSL Microfilter is not included with your ProSafe DGFV338, you should

acquire one.

There are two types of ADSL Microfilters: a one-line filter and a two-line filter with splitter.

•

One-Line Microfilter.

A simple microfilter provides an interface filter between your

telephone and the phone jack as shown in

Figure 2-1

. Each device such as a telephone, fax

machine, answering machine, or caller ID display requires an ADSL microfilter..

You can also connect the one-line filter to a phone-jack splitter to allow for connection of the

wireless firewall. However, the phone-jack splitter must be a designated ADSL microfilter/

phone jack splitter.

•

ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter.

Use an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter

when there is a single wall outlet which must provide connectivity for both the wireless

firewall and the telephone equipment.

Figure 2-1

Figure 2-2

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Logging in and Configuring your Internet Connection

To log in to the wireless firewall:

1.

Connect to the gateway by typing

in the address field of Internet Explorer,

Netscape Navigator, or Mozilla Firefox. The login screen will display.

2.

Enter

admin

for the gateway user name and

password

for the gateway password in lower case

letters. Both fields are case-sensitive. (The gateway user name and password are not the same

as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.)

Warning:

Do not connect the wireless firewall to the ADSL line through a

microfilter unless the microfilter is a combination ADSL microfilter/

splitter specifically designed for this purpose. Doing so will block your

connection to the Internet. If you have any doubts about this, connect the

wireless firewall directly to your phone line.

Note:

To connect to the gateway, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP

address automatically via DHCP.

Figure 2-3

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Click

Login

. The ProSafe Wireless ADSL Modem VPN Firewall Router user interface will

display.

Configuring Your Internet Connection using Auto Detect

Depending on how you connected your gateway to the Internet, you can configure your ISP

settings by choosing the ADSL ISP settings (for DSL) or the Ethernet ISP settings (for 10/100). If

you connected to both, you can configure both.

To automatically configure your ADSL ISP settings and connect to the Internet:

1.

Go to the

ADSL ISP Settings

screen shown in

Figure 2-4

by selecting the primary menu

option

Network Configuration

and the sub-menu option

WAN Settings

.

2.

Click

Auto Detect

at the bottom of the screen to automatically detect the type of Internet

connection provided by your ISP. Auto Detect will probe for different connection methods and

suggest one that your ISP will most likely support.

When Auto Detect successfully detects an active Internet service, it reports which connection type

it discovered. The options are described in the

Table 2-1., “Internet Service Connections”

.

To automatically configure your Ethernet ISP settings and connect to the Internet:

1.

Select the

Ethernet ISP Settings

screen similar to the one shown in

Figure 2-5

should display.

2.

Click

Auto Detect

at the bottom of the screen to automatically detect the type of Internet

connection provided by your ISP. Auto Detect will probe for different connection methods and

suggest one that your ISP will most likely support.

Note:

You might want to enable remote management at this time so that you can log

in remotely in the future to manage the gateway. See

“Enabling Remote

Management Access” on page 6-8

for more information. Remote management

enable is cleared with a factory default reset.

Note:

When you enable remote management, we strongly advise that you change

your password. See

“Changing the Passwords and Login Time-out” on page 6-

7

for the procedure on how to do this.

Note:

To enable Auto-Rollover, you must have both ADSL and Ethernet ports connected

and configured. If you intend to configure both, configure your primary WAN port

first.

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When Auto Detect successfully detects an active Internet service, it reports which connection type

it discovered. The options are described in the

Table 2-1., “Internet Service Connections”

.

Figure 2-4