Connecting To The Internet (Wan); Understanding The Connection Steps - NETGEAR SRXN3205 - ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall Wireless Router Reference Manual

The initial Internet configuration of the SRXN3205 ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall is
described in this chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•

"Understanding the Connection Steps"

• "Logging into the VPN Firewall"
• "Navigating the Menus"
• "Configuring the Internet Connection (WAN)"
• "Configuring Dynamic DNS"
• "Configuring the Advanced WAN Options (Optional)"
Understanding the Connection Steps
Typically, six steps are required to complete the basic Internet connection of your firewall.
1. Connect the firewall to your network. Connect the cables and restart your network
according to the instructions in the printed installation guide included in the product package.
A PDF of the Installation Guide is on the product CD and on the NETGEAR web site
at: http://kbserver.netgear.com.
2. Log in to the firewall. See
3. Configure the Internet connection(s). See
page 2-3.
Each of these tasks is detailed separately in this chapter. The configuration of firewall, VPN, and
Wireless features are described in later chapters.

Connecting to the Internet (WAN)

ProSafe Wireless-N VPN Firewall SRXN3205 Reference Manual
Connecting to the Internet (WAN)
"Logging into the VPN Firewall" on page
"Configuring the Internet Connection (WAN)" on
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