NETGEAR PROSAFE FVG318 - Manual (Page 4)

Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g VPN Firewall Model FVG318
2-4 Introduction
v1.0, October 2005
• IP Address Sharing by NAT
The FVG318 wireless VPN firewall allows several networked PCs to share an Internet
account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by
your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an
inexpensive single-user ISP account.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The FVG318 wireless VPN firewall dynamically assigns network configuration information,
including IP, gateway, and Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the
LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies
configuration of PCs on your local network.
• DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the firewall provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The firewall obtains actual DNS addresses from
the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
• Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g VPN Firewall Model
FVG318 within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify
installation and management tasks:
• 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.
• Smart Wizard
The FVG318 wireless VPN firewall automatically senses the type of Internet connection,
asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
• Diagnostic functions
The firewall incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote
reboot.