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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

.

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.

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Includes a battery-backed real-time clock so time will persist if power is removed.

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Regional support, including ISPs like Telstra DSL and BigPond or Deutsche Telekom.

What’s in the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

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FVL328 Prosafe High Speed VPN Firewall

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AC power adapter

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FVL328

Resource CD (230-10061-02)

, including:

—

This manual

—

Application notes, tools, and other helpful information

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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.

The Firewall’s Front Panel

The front panel of the FVL328 (

Figure 2-1

) contains status LEDs.

Figure 2-1:

FVL328 Front Panel

Note:

Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at

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INTERNET

LOCAL

LNK/ACT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

100

LNK/ACT

100

ProSafe Hi-Speed VPN Firewall

MODEL

FVL328

PWR

TEST

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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.

The Firewall’s Rear Panel

The rear panel of the FVL328 (

Figure 2-2

) contains the connections identified below.

Figure 2-2:

FVL328 Rear Panel

Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements:

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Factory Default Reset push button

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Eight Local Ethernet RJ-45 ports for connecting the firewall to local computers

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Internet WAN Ethernet RJ-45 port for connecting the firewall to a broadband modem

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AC power adapter input

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.

Internet

100

On/Blinking

The Internet port is operating at 100 Mbps.

LINK/ACT (Activity)

On/Blinking

The port detected a link with the Internet WAN connection and is

operating at 10 Mbps. Blinking indicates data transmission.

LOCAL

100

On/Blinking

The Local port is operating at 100 Mbps.

LINK/ACT

(Link/Activity)

On/Blinking

The Local port has detected a link with a LAN connection and is

operating at 10 Mbps. Blinking indicates data transmission.

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Chapter 3

Connecting the FVL328 to the Internet

This chapter describes how to set up the firewall on your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect

to the Internet. You can perform basic configuration of your FVL328 Prosafe High Speed VPN

Firewall using the Setup Wizard, or manually configure your Internet connection.

Connecting the FVL328 to Your LAN

This section provides instructions for connecting the FVL328 Prosafe High Speed VPN Firewall

to your Local Area Network (LAN).

Note:

Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network"

provides instructions for identifying network

configuration parameters.

How to Connect the FVL328 to Your LAN

There are three steps to connecting your firewall:

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Connect the firewall to your network.

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Restart your network in the correct sequence.

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Log in to the firewall.

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Connect to the Internet.

Follow the steps below to connect your firewall to your network.

1.

C

ONNECT

THE

FIREWALL

a.

Turn off your computer.

b.

Turn off the broadband modem.