NETGEAR FR328S Reference Manual page 28

FR328S Cable/DSL ProSafe Firewall with Dial Back-Up
Connect the Ethernet cable (B) which came with the firewall from a Local port on the
d.
router to your computer.
Figure 2-3: Connect the computers on your network to the firewall
Note: The FR328S Firewall incorporates Auto Uplink
port will automatically sense whether the cable plugged into the port should have a 'normal'
connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an 'uplink' connection (e.g. connecting to a switch or
hub). That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also
eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either
type of cable to make the right connection.
Turn on the Cable or DSL modem and wait about 30 seconds for the lights to stop
e.
blinking.
Log in to the Firewall
2.
Note: To connect to the firewall, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP. Please refer to
instructions on how to do this.
Turn on the firewall and wait for the Test light to stop blinking.
a.
Now, turn on your computer.
b.
Note: If you usually run software to log in to your Internet connection, do not run that
software.
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Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
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