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Chapter 1 About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

How to Use This Manual

How to Print this Manual

Chapter 2 Introduction

Key Features of the Wireless VPN Firewall

802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking

Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support

A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering

Security

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink

Extensive Protocol Support

Easy Installation and Management

Maintenance and Support

Package Contents

The FVG318 Front Panel

The FVG318 Rear Panel

NETGEAR-Related Products

NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation

Chapter 3 Connecting the Firewall to the Internet

Prepare to Install Your FVG318

First, Connect the FVG318

Now, Configure the FVG318 for Internet Access and Wireless Connectivity

Troubleshooting Tips

Be sure to restart your network in the correct sequence.

Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.

Make sure the computer & router wireless settings match exactly.

Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.

Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation.

Overview of How to Access the FVG318 Wireless VPN Firewall

How to Log On to the FVG318 After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied

How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant

Using the Smart Setup Wizard

How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration

Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines

Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

Understanding Wireless Settings

Default Factory Settings

Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings

How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address

How to Configure WEP

How to Configure WPA with Radius

How to Configure WPA2 with Radius

How to Configure WPA and WPA2 with Radius

How to Configure WPA-PSK

How to Configure WPA2-PSK

How to Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK

Chapter 5 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering

Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview

Block Sites

Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic

Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server

Inbound Rule Example: Allowing a Videoconference from Restricted Addresses

Considerations for Inbound Rules

Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger

Order of Precedence for Rules

Default DMZ Server

Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port

Services

Using a Schedule to Block or Allow Specific Traffic

Time Zone

Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts

Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

Syslog

Chapter 6 Basic Virtual Private Networking

Overview of VPN Configuration

Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels

Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels

Planning a VPN

VPN Tunnel Configuration

How to Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration

Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the FVG318

Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC

Monitoring the Progress and Status of the VPN Client Connection

Transferring a Security Policy to Another Client

Exporting a Security Policy

Importing a Security Policy

How to Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration

Procedure to Configure a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel

VPN Tunnel Control

Activating a VPN Tunnel

Start Using a VPN Tunnel to Activate It

Using the VPN Status Page to Activate a VPN Tunnel

Activate the VPN Tunnel by Pinging the Remote Endpoint

Verifying the Status of a VPN Tunnel

Deactivating a VPN Tunnel

Using the Policy Table on the VPN Policies Page to Deactivate a VPN Tunnel

Using the VPN Status Page to Deactivate a VPN Tunnel

Deleting a VPN Tunnel

Chapter 7 Advanced Virtual Private Networking

Overview of FVG318 Policy-Based VPN Configuration

Using Policies to Manage VPN Traffic

Using Automatic Key Management

IKE Policies' Automatic Key and Authentication Management

VPN Policy Configuration for Auto Key Negotiation

VPN Policy Configuration for Manual Key Exchange

Using Digital Certificates for IKE Auto-Policy Authentication

Certificate Revocation List (CRL)

Walk-Through of Configuration Scenarios on the FVG318

VPN Consortium Scenario 1: Gateway-to-Gateway with Preshared Secrets

FVG318 Scenario 1: FVG318 to Gateway B IKE and VPN Policies

How to Check VPN Connections

Testing the Gateway A FVG318 LAN and the Gateway B LAN

FVG318 Scenario 2: FVG318 to FVG318 with RSA Certificates

Chapter 8 Maintenance

Viewing Wireless VPN Firewall Status Information

Viewing a List of Attached Devices

Upgrading the Firewall Software

Configuration File Management

Backing Up the Configuration

Restoring the Configuration

Erasing the Configuration

Changing the Administrator Password

Chapter 9 Advanced Configuration

How to Configure Dynamic DNS

Using the LAN IP Setup Options

Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters

Using the Firewall as a DHCP server

Using Address Reservation

Configuring Static Routes

Static Route Example

Enabling Remote Management Access

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning

Power LED Not On

LEDs Never Turn Off

LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On

Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection

Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility

Testing the LAN Path to Your Firewall

Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

Problems with Date and Time

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B VPN Configuration of NETGEAR FVS318v3

Case Study Overview

Gathering the Network Information

Configuring the Gateways

Activating the VPN Tunnel

The FVG318-to-FVG318 Case

Configuring the VPN Tunnel

Viewing and Editing the VPN Parameters

Initiating and Checking the VPN Connections

The FVG318-to-FVS318v2 Case

Configuring the VPN Tunnel

Viewing and Editing the VPN Parameters

Initiating and Checking the VPN Connections

The FVG318-to-FVL328 Case

Configuring the VPN Tunnel

Viewing and Editing the VPN Parameters

Initiating and Checking the VPN Connections

The FVG318-to-VPN Client Case

Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel Overview

Configuring the VPN Tunnel

Initiating and Checking the VPN Connections


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