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Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the ProSafe Wireless-N VPN 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 and Wireless access 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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Auto Detection of ISP

. 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 firewall includes the NETGEAR VPN Wizard to easily configure IPsec

VPN tunnels according to the recommendations of the Virtual Private Network Consortium

(VPNC) to ensure the IPsec VPN tunnels are interoperable with other VPNC-compliant VPN

firewalls and clients.

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SNMP.

The firewall supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to let you

monitor and manage log resources from an SNMP-compliant system manager. The SNMP

system configuration lets you change the system variables for MIB2.

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Diagnostic Functions

. The firewall incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping,

Trace Route, DNS lookup, and remote reboot.

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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.

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Visual monitoring

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

and activity.

System Requirements

Before installing the SRXN3205, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

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Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors, like the one included

in the package

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A 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz AC power source

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A Web browser for configuration, such as, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or

Mozilla 3.0 or above

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Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

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ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall

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Rubber feet (4) with adhesive backing

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One AC-DC power adapter (12V, 1.5A) with cord (approximately 6 ft, or 183 cm)

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Three dual-band antennas (SMA connectors): 2 dipole (long); 1 patch (square)

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One Straight through Category 5 (Cat5) Ethernet cable.

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Installation Guide, SRXN3205 ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall

.

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Resource CD

, including:

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Application Notes and other helpful information.

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ProSafe VPN Client Software – one user license.

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Warranty and 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 firewall for repair.

Front Panel Features

The ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall front panel is shown below:

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Table 1-1.

Description of Front Panel Items

Item

Activity

Description

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PWR

(Power)

On Green

Off

Power is supplied to the firewall.

Power is not supplied to the firewall.

TEST

On Amber

Blinking Amber

Off

Test mode: The system is initializing (On) or the initialization has

failed (Blinking).

Writing to Flash memory (during upgrading or resetting to defaults).

The system has booted successfully.

n/a 5 GHz

Off

WLAN 802.11n/a (5GHz) mode is disabled.

Blink (Green)

Wireless data traffic in 5GHz modes.

n/g 2.4 GHz

Off

WLAN 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) mode is disabled.

Blink (Green)

Wireless data traffic in 2.4 GHz modes

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Reset

button

(Press with

a sharp

object)

Reboot

Press once to reboot the unit.

Factory

Defaults

Hold in for 15 seconds (until the TEST light flashes). This

resets the unit to factory default settings, erasing all

configuration settings and restores the default password.

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LAN Ports

LAN connections

Four Auto MDI/MDIX, Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Left LED (status): On = Link; Blink = ACT

Right LED (speed): Off = 10M; Amber = 100M; Green = 1000M

4

WAN Port

WAN connection

One Auto MDI/MDIX, Gigabit Ethernet port.

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Rear Panel Features

The rear panel of the ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall is shown below.

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Detachable (SMA) Antennas: The SRXN3205 provides three SMA connectors for the

detachable antennas (two dipole and one patch). For the best performance, attach the patch

antenna to the middle connector and attach the dipole antennas to the two connectors on both

corners. The three antennas can be positioned horizontally or vertically for the best coverage.

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DC Power Jack: This jack connects to the SRXN3205 12V 1.5A AC-DC power adapter.

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Default IP Address, Login Name, and Password Location

Check the label on the bottom of the SRXN3205’s enclosure if you need a reminder of the

following factory default information:

Qualified Web Browsers

To configure the ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall, an administrator must use Internet Explorer

5.1 or higher, Apple Safari 1.2 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox l.x Web browser with JavaScript,

cookies, and SSL enabled.

Although these web browsers are qualified for use with the firewall’s Web Management Interface

for configuring the firewall, SSL VPN users should choose a browser that supports JavaScript,

Java, cookies, SSL, and ActiveX to take advantage of the full suite of applications. Note that Java

is only required for the SSL VPN portal, not the Web Management Interface.

Figure 1-3

IP Address

User Name

Password