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NETGEAR FR114W Installation Manual

Cable/dsl prosafe wireless-ready firewall
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  • Page 1 Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless-Ready Firewall MODEL FR114W Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Installation Overview

    4. Configure the firewall and go online to test the connection. 5. Connect other computers, configure them and restart each. (optional) On the FR114W Resource CD, you’ll find the Installation Assistant, which supplements the instructions in this installation guide by animating the step-by-step procedures given here. For more detailed information about installation, troubleshooting and configuration procedures, see the Reference Manual on the CD.

  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    FR114W Cable/DSL ProSafe Wireless-Ready Firewall • AC power adapter • Ethernet patch cable • FR114W Resource CD, including a full Reference Manual and Installation Assistant. • FR114W Installation Guide (this document) • Warranty and registration card • Support information card If you don’t have everything listed above, see the support information card for contact...
  • Page 4 Gather Configuration Information for Your Working Connection to the Internet Before installing the FR114W firewall, you should have an external DSL or cable modem with an Ethernet port set up and working with one computer. You’ll be installing the firewall between the modem and the computer.

  • Page 5: Connection Information

    Connection information Later in the setup process you’ll need to configure the firewall to work with your network. A Setup Wizard is available to help you through this procedure. You can configure the firewall yourself using information that you can get from your computer or your ISP about your current Internet connection.
  • Page 6 Host and Domain Names Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name—like jsmith or earthlink.net. If you haven’t been given specific information about host or domain names then use the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name.
  • Page 7 1. Locate the wireless adapter card slot on the rear panel of the FR114W. 2. Remove the rubber dust cover from the slot. 3. With the FR114W’s power off, slide the Wireless PC card into the slot with the card’s front label and LED facing up.
  • Page 8 2. Remove this cable from the computer and insert that end into the Internet port on the rear panel of the firewall. 3. Use the Ethernet patch cable that came with the firewall to connect the computer to one of the four numbered local Ethernet ports on the rear panel of the firewall. 4.

  • Page 9: Windows Operating System

    Configure the Computer to Work with the Firewall and Restart the Network Next, make sure that the computer can interact with the firewall. To do this, configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this depends on your computer.

  • Page 10: Macintosh Operating System

    Macintosh Operating System Mac OS ® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from the Apple menu. 2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in the Connect via list. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box. 5.

  • Page 11: Test The Connection

    Test the Connection 1. Click the Test button on the Basic Settings page. This should open a new browser window and take you to NETGEAR’s Web site (www.NETGEAR.com). Note: If NETGEAR’s Web site doesn’t appear, go to Troubleshooting on page 13.
  • Page 12 Ethernet Switch) and then connect the hub or switch to the firewall. Connect the other hub or switch to Port 4 of the FR114W and press the Uplink button. If Port 4’s Link light is not lit, change the Uplink button to the other position and check the Link light again.

  • Page 13: Optional Configurations

    Internet. You do this by configuring inbound rules using the Rules page in the configuration menus. For more infor- mation about rules and services, refer to the Reference Manual on the FR114W Resource CD.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your firewall. Test light doesn’t turn off After you plug in the power adapter, the Test light should turn on and then, after approximately 10 seconds, turn off.
  • Page 15 192.168.0.254. Your firewall might not be able to obtain an IP address from the ISP. 1. Start your browser, type the address for an external site (like www.NETGEAR.com), and press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh). 2. Go to the firewall’s Settings pages by going to http://192.168.0.1.
  • Page 16 Resetting TCP/IP Properties (Windows) If you’re on a Windows computer and are still having problems, you may try the following pro- cedure before contacting technical support. Windows 98/Me 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. 3.

  • Page 17: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the FR114W Resource CD. A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed net- Category 5 (CAT5): working. A server that matches Internet names (such as Domain Name System (DNS) server: www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses.

  • Page 18: Environmental Specifications

    Firewall System Requirements To use the firewall in your network you must have: • Cable or DSL modem with Ethernet interface • Working Internet service • Ethernet network card (NIC) or built-in networking for each computer • Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) •...
  • Page 19 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 20: Technical Support

    NETGEAR, Inc. © 2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR is a trademark or registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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