Model FVL328 ProSafe High-Speed VPN Firewall Reference Manual Revision 2
Introduction
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May 2004, 202-10030-02
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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. See 
“Configuring 
Dynamic DNS” on page 4-11
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Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the FVL328 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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VPN Wizard
The virtual private networking (VPN) Wizard of the FVL328 Firewall helps you configure 
VPN tunnels to provide secure, encrypted communications between your local network and a 
remote network or computer. 
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Remote management
The firewall allows you to login to the Web Management Interface from a remote location via 
the Internet using secure SLL protocol. 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. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the firewall. You can 
use these diagnostic functions directly from the FVL328 when your are connected on the LAN 
or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function. The 
FVL328 also now supports trace route.
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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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Flash EPROM for firmware upgrades.