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Reference Guide for the Model FR314, FR318 and FV318 Cable/DSL Firewall and VPN Routers
Local Network Hardware Requirements
The Netgear Firewall/VPN Router is intended for use in a network of personal computers (PCs)
that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables.
PC Requirements
To install and run the firewall router over your network of PCs, each PC must have the following:
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An installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC).
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A connection to the network via a hub or switch. If all PCs on the network will not run at the
same speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), you need to use a dual-speed hub or switch. The firewall
router provides a 4-port (FR314) or 8-port (FR318 and FV318) switch capable of either 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. Links operating at 100 Mbps must be connected with Category
5 cable.
Access Device Requirement
The shared broadband access device (cable modem or DSL modem) must provide a standard
10BASE-T Ethernet interface.
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Setting Up the Hardware
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