NETGEAR Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall FR328S User Manual
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FR328S ProSafe Firewall with Dial Back-Up Reference Manual v2
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Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
M-10207-01, Reference Manual v2
e.
Turn on the Cable or DSL modem and wait about 30 seconds for the lights to stop
blinking.
2.
Log in to the Firewall
Note: To connect to the firewall, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP
address automatically via DHCP. Please refer to
Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network"
instructions on how to do this.
a.
Turn on the firewall and wait for the Test light to stop blinking.
b.
Now, turn on your computer.
Note: If you usually run software to log in to your Internet connection, do not run that
software.
Now that the Cable or DSL Modem, firewall, and the computer are turned on, verify the
following:
•
When power on the firewall was first turned on, the PWR light went on, the TEST light
turned on within a few seconds, and then went off after approximately 10 seconds.
•
The firewall’s LOCAL LINK/ACT lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it.
•
The firewall’s INTERNET LINK light is lit, indicating a link has been established to the
cable or DSL modem.
c.
Next, use a browser like Internet Explorer or Netscape to log in to the firewall at its default
address of http://192.168.0.1.
Figure 3-4: Log in to the firewall