NETGEAR FVL328 - Manual (Page 7)

FVL328 Cable/DSL ProSafe High-Speed VPN Firewall
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f. Network Associates Gauntlet VPN for Solaris
g. Network Associates PGP 300 for Solaris
h. Nortel Networks Contivity Extranet Switch 1600
i. Safenet SafeNet / Soft-PK client
j. Secure Computing Sidewinder
k. Symantec Corporation Symantec Enterprise VPN (SEVPN)
41. What about backward compatibility with the FR318 and FV318?
You cannot set up a box-to-box VPN tunnel with the older FV318 and FR318, due to firmware limitations
on the older devices.
42. Can I use another VPN router at the remote site in order to get more VPN tunnels to other locations?
This technique, known as a “hub and spoke” VPN method, is supported. This allows for a “mesh” topology
between many sites.
43. What platforms does the FVL328 support?
For the routing portion, the FVL328 can be used on platforms (such as Macintosh ® , Linux ® , UNIX ® , etc.)
that employ the TCP/IP protocol and can use a browser (such as Netscape ® and Microsoft Internet
Explorer).
44. Will the FVL328 work with other LAN networking products beside NETGEAR?
The FVL328 will work with other networking products beside NETGEAR if these products are using
Ethernet Standards (802.3).
45. How easy is it to connect to the Internet using the FVL328?
You can setup the FVL328 using your existing web browser (i.e.: Netscape or Internet Explorer). Simply
connect your Cable/DSL modem to the WAN port on the back of the FVL328, connect the rest of
computer(s) to the LAN ports, then configure the FVL328 by typing "192.168.0.1" at the URL address line
on your Web browser. After logging in, launch the Smart Wizard and follow the instructions. Please refer to
the manual for complete information.
46. I already have a 10 or 100Mbps Ethernet card, is it compatible with the FVL328?
Yes, the FVL328 has a built-in 10/100Mbps Auto-sensing switch which supports both 10 and 100Mbps.
47. The FVL328 supports “Auto Uplink™.” What is “Auto Uplink”?
Auto Uplink provides the ability for the LAN ports on the firewall to detect the correct connection
requirements (either MDI or MDI-X) when connecting to other LAN devices, such as hubs or switches. By
virtue of this functionality, it eliminates the need for cross-over cables and physical “uplink switches” on the
device and makes connecting to other devices easier.
48. Does the FVL328 work with my current Cable or DSL Internet Service?
The FVL328 should work with most Cable or DSL Internet Service Providers. Your modem must have an
Ethernet port to connect to the router.
49. What is the difference between static IP and dynamic IP addressing?
Static IP address is an IP address that is "permanently" assigned to the subscribers when they first sign up
for their Internet Service. Dynamically allocated IP address is assigned to you temporarily when you
connect to the Internet. The address has a pre-determined time limit.