NETGEAR ProSafe FVS124G - Manual (Page 54)

Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 25 with 4 Gigabit LAN and Dual WAN Ports
4-10 Connecting the FVS124G to the Internet
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b. Click Setup Wizard on the WAN1 ISP Settings screen to get the Setup Wizard (WAN1)
screen.
c. Click Next and follow the steps in the WAN1 Setup Wizard for inputting the configuration
parameters from your ISP1 to connect to the Internet.
Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Wizard, you can manually configure your
Internet connection settings by following the procedure
“Manually Configuring Your
Internet Connection” on page 4-12 .
Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you
will need the configuration parameters from your ISP as you recorded them previously in
“Record Your Internet Connection Information” on page 4-5 .
d. When the firewall successfully detects an active Internet service, the firewall’s Active
LED goes on. The Setup Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays
the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Wizard finds no connection, you will be
prompted to check the physical connection between your firewall and the cable or DSL
line. The options are:
e. Set up the traffic meter for ISP1 if desired. See “Programming the Traffic Meter (if
Desired)” on page 4-13 .
Table 4-1. Internet connection methods
Connection Method Data Required
PPPoE Login (Username, Password).
PPTP Login (Username, Password), Local IP, and PPTP Server IP.
DHCP (Dynamic IP) No data is required.
Fixed IP IP address and related data supplied by your ISP.
Note: At this point of the configuration process, you are now connected to the Internet
through WAN port 1. But you must complete the configuration process outlined in this
chapter to get the complete functionality of the dual WAN interface.