Contents
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Contents
About This Guide
Typographical Conventions
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Special Message Formats
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Technical Support
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Related Publications
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewalls
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1-1
Key Features
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1-1
A Powerful, True Firewall
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1-2
Content Filtering
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1-3
Configurable Ethernet Connection
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1-3
Protocol Support
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1-3
Easy Installation and Management
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1-4
Maintenance and Support
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1-5
Chapter 2
Setting Up the Hardware
Package Contents
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2-1
Local Network Hardware Requirements
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2-2
PC Requirements
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2-2
Access Device Requirement
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2-2
The Firewall’s Front Panel
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2-3
The Firewall’s Rear Panel
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2-4
Connecting the Firewall
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2-4
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device
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2-5
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network
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2-5
Preparing your Wireless Devices
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2-6
Installing a Wireless Card in the FR114W
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2-6
Connecting the Power Adapter
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2-6