Overview Of How To Access The Fvg318 Wireless Vpn Firewall - NETGEAR ProSafe FVG318 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g VPN Firewall Model FVG318
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
• For each powered on computer connected to the wireless VPN firewall with a securely
plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless VPN firewall LAN port status light will
be lit. The label on the bottom of the wireless VPN firewall identifies the number of each LAN
port.
• The Internet port status light on the wireless VPN firewall will be lit if the Ethernet cable from
the FVG318 to the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless VPN firewall
are turned on.
Make sure the computer & router wireless settings match exactly.
The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and security settings (WEP/WPA, MAC access control list)
of the FVG318 and wireless computer must match exactly.
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
• LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP.
• Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on
the account. If so, in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use
this Computer's MAC Address." The router will then capture and use the MAC address of the
computer that you are now using. You must be using the computer that is registered with the
ISP. Click Apply to save your settings. Restart the network in the correct sequence.
Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation.
• If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset
the router according to the instructions in the Reference Manual on the CD.
• If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the wireless feature is turned on according to
the instructions in the Reference Manual on the CD.
Overview of How to Access the FVG318 wireless VPN
firewall
The table below describes how you access the wireless VPN firewall, depending on the state of the
wireless VPN firewall.
Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
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