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High-speed Parallel Port Connection

36 pin Centronics, bi-directional IEEE 1284 compliant (supports Nibble mode) with up to

1.5Mbps transfer rate

Content Filtering

With its content filtering feature, the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall prevents objectionable content

from reaching your PCs. The firewall allows you to control access to Internet content by screening

for keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the firewall to log and report attempts to

access objectional Internet sites.

Configurable Ethernet Connection

With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall can connect to either a 10

Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN interface is

autosensing and is capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. An uplink switch is provided

for cascading to an external Ethernet hub or switch.

Protocol Support

The NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).

For further information about TCP/IP, refer to

Appendix B, “Networks, Routing, and Firewall

Basics

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IP Address Sharing by NAT

The NETGEAR ProSafe 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 Network Address Translation

(NAT), allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.

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Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP

The NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall dynamically 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.

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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.

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PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL

connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login

program such as EnterNet or WinPOET on your PC.

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Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when

your IP address is not permanently assigned. The firewall contains a client that can connect to

many popular Dynamic DNS services to register your dynamic IP address.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall within minutes after

connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:

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Browser-based management

Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your firewall from almost any

type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup

Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web

Management Interface.

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Smart Wizard

The firewall automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the

information required for your type of ISP account.

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Remote management

The firewall allows you to login to the Web Management Interface from a remote location on

the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP

address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port number.

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Diagnostic functions

The firewall incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote

reboot.

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Visual monitoring

The firewall’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

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Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the firewall:

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Flash EPROM for firmware upgrade

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Technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day

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Setting Up the Hardware

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Chapter 2

Setting Up the Hardware

This chapter describes the hardware installation of the FR114P, FR114W and FM114P Cable/DSL

ProSafe Firewalls.

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

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FR114P, FR114W or FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall

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AC power adapter

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Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable

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Resource CD

, including:

— This manual

— Installer for Print server driver (applies to FR114P or FM114P only)

— Application Notes, Tools, and other helpful information

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NETGEAR Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall Installation Guide

(for each model)

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Warranty and registration card

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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 product for repair.