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Reference Manual for the Model FR114P, FR114W and FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall
2-2
Setting Up the Hardware
Local Network Hardware Requirements
The NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall is intended for use in a network of personal computers (PCs)
that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables.
PC Requirements
To install and run the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall over your network of PCs, each PC must have
an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the PC will connect
to your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) cable such as the cable provided
with your firewall.
Any PC that will connect to the firewall (FR114W and FM114P only) by a wireless connection
must have an 802.11b-compliant wireless adapter card.
Access Device Requirement
The shared broadband access device (cable modem or DSL modem) must provide a standard 10
Mbps (10BASE-T) Ethernet interface.
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Reference Manual for the Model FR114P, FR114W and FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall
Setting Up the Hardware
2-3
The Firewall’s Front Panel
The front panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall contains status LEDs. The FR114P front panel
is shown in
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-1.
FR114P Front Panel
You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections.
Table 2-1
lists and describes each LED on
the front panel of the firewall. These LEDs are green when lit, except for the TEST LED, which is
amber.
Table 2-1.
LED Descriptions
Label
Activity
Description
POWER
On
Power is supplied to the firewall.
TEST
On
Off
The system is initializing.
The system is ready and running.
PRINTER
(These LEDs present only on FR114P and FM114P)
ACT
Blinking
Data is being transmitted or received by the Printer port.
ALERT
On (Amber)
The connected printer is offline, is out of paper, or has a paper
jam.
INTERNET
100 (100 Mbps)
On
Off
The Internet (WAN) port is operating at 100 Mbps.
The Internet (WAN) port is operating at 10 Mbps.
LINK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
On
Blinking
The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
LOCAL
100 (100 Mbps)
On
Off
The Local port is operating at 100 Mbps.
The Local port is operating at 10 Mbps.
LINK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
On
Blinking
The Local port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Local port.
WLAN
On
The Wireless (WLAN) port is operating (FR114W and FM114P)
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Reference Manual for the Model FR114P, FR114W and FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall
2-4
Setting Up the Hardware
The Firewall’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall contains port connections. The FR114P
Firewall rear panel is shown in
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-2.
FR114P Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features:
•
AC power adapter outlet
•
Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the firewall to a cable or DSL modem
•
Four Local (LAN) Ethernet ports for connecting the firewall to the local PCs
•
Uplink switch for converting LAN port 4 to uplink (crossover) wiring
•
Factory Default Reset pushbutton
•
Parallel Printer port (FR114P and FM114P only)
•
Wireless adapter slot (FR114W only)
•
Wireless antenna (FM114P only)
Connecting the Firewall
Before using your firewall, you need to do the following:
•
Connect your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port of the firewall (described next.
•
Connect your local Ethernet network to the Local port(s) of the firewall (see
page 2-5
).
•
Prepare your wireless devices.
•
Install your wireless adapter card (FR114W only)
•
Connect the power adapter (see
page 2-6
)
Note:
The Resource CD included with your firewall contains an animated Connection Guide to
help you through this procedure.
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Reference Manual for the Model FR114P, FR114W and FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall
Setting Up the Hardware
2-5
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device
Your cable or DSL modem must provide a standard 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx Ethernet
connection (not USB) for connection to your PC or network. The FR114P Firewall does not
include a cable for this connection. Instead, use the Ethernet cable provided with your access
device or any other standard Ethernet cable. Follow these steps:
1.
Locate the Ethernet cable currently going from your DSL or cable modem to the computer that
you use to access the Internet.
Note:
You
must
use the existing cable to connect the modem to your firewall, not to connect
your PCs to your firewall. The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your
cable or DSL modem may be an Ethernet crossover cable rather than a normal
straight-through cable.
2.
Remove this cable from the computer and insert that end into the Internet port on the firewall.
3.
Turn the cable or DSL modem off for ten seconds, then on again.
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network
Your local area network (LAN) will attach to the firewall’s Local ports shown in
Figure 2-2
. The
Local ports are capable of operation at either 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx),
depending on the Ethernet interface of the attached PC, hub, or switch. For any connection which
will operate at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) rated Ethernet cable, such as the
cable included with the firewall.
The FR114P Firewall incorporates a four-port switch for connection to your local network. Ports 1
through 3 are permanently configured for MDI-X wiring, for connection to a PC. Port 4 can be set
to MDI (Uplink) or MDI-X (Normal) by using the Normal/Uplink pushbutton switch.
Connect up to four PCs directly to any of the four Local ports of the firewall using standard
Ethernet cables such as the one included with your firewall. If a PC is connected to port 4, be sure
that the Normal/Uplink pushbutton switch is in the Normal position.
If your local network consists of more than four hosts, you will need to connect your firewall to
another hub or switch. In this case, connect port 4 of your firewall to any port of an Ethernet hub or
switch, and set the Normal/Uplink pushbutton switch to the Uplink position.
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Reference Manual for the Model FR114P, FR114W and FM114P Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall
2-6
Setting Up the Hardware
Preparing your Wireless Devices
For the FM114P Wireless Firewall with Print Server, rotate the antenna to a vertical position and
tighten the base.
Installing a Wireless Card in the FR114W
The FR114W Wireless-Ready Firewall can be upgraded to wireless operation by purchasing and
installing a NETGEAR Model MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card. The FR114W will function
normally without a wireless adapter card, but will not have wireless connectivity. To install the
MA401 Wireless PC Card in your FR114W, follow these steps:
1.
Locate the wireless adapter card slot on the rear panel.
2.
Remove the rubber dust cover from the slot.
3.
Slide the MA401 card into the slot with the card’s front label and LED facing up.
4.
Be sure that the MA401 card is securely seated into the internal connector.
The blue plastic end cap of the MA401card should be outside of the FR114W’s case.
Initial Configuration of Your Wireless PCs
Detailed instructions on configuring your wireless devices for TCP/IP networking are provided in
the next chapter. However, if you already have a functioning wireless network and you wish to use
a wireless PC to initially configure the firewall, you will need to change the settings of that PC to
match the default settings of the firewall:
•
The SSID should be
Wireless
(note the capitalization).
•
WEP encryption is disabled.
•
Your IP address must be in the range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254, with a netmask of
255.255.255.0.
Connecting the Power Adapter
To connect the firewall to the power adapter:
1.
Plug the connector of the power adapter into the power adapter outlet on the rear panel of the
firewall.
2.
Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3.
Verify that the Power LED on the firewall is lit.

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