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NETGEAR ProSafe Quad WAN FR538G Reference Manual (194 pages)
Gigabit Firewall
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Firewall
| Size: 7.06 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
About this Manual
13
Conventions, Formats and Scope
13
How to Use this Manual
14
How to Print this Manual
14
Revision History
15
Chapter 1 Introduction
17
Key Features
17
Quad WAN Ports for Increased Reliability or Outbound Load Balancing
18
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
18
Security Features
18
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
19
Extensive Protocol Support
19
Easy Installation and Management
20
Maintenance and Support
20
Package Contents
21
Router Front Panel
21
Router Rear Panel
23
Rack Mounting Hardware
23
The Router's IP Address, Login Name, and Password
24
Default Log in Settings
24
Chapter 2 Connecting the FR538G
29
Logging into the Quad WAN Gigabit Firewall
29
Connecting Your Router to the Internet
29
Configuring the WAN Port Internet Connections
30
Setting the Router's MAC Address
33
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
33
Connecting Your Router in Transparent Bridge Mode
35
Programming the Traffic Meter (if Desired)
37
Configuring the WAN Mode (Required for Quad WAN)
39
Setting up Auto-Rollover Mode
40
Setting up Load Balancing
42
Configuring Dynamic DNS (if Needed)
45
Configuring the Advanced WAN Options (if Needed)
48
Chapter 3 LAN Configuration
51
Using the Firewall as a DHCP Server
51
Configuring the LAN Setup Options
52
Configuring Multi Home LAN Ips
54
Configuring Port Mirror
56
Port Management
57
Managing Groups and Hosts (LAN Groups)
58
Creating the Network Database
59
Setting up Address Reservation
62
Configuring and Enabling the DMZ Port
62
Static Routes
65
Configuring Static Routes
65
Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
67
Static Route Example
69
Network Binding
69
Chapter 4 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering
73
Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic
73
Services-Based Rules
74
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)
74
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)
76
Order of Precedence for Rules
79
Setting LAN WAN Rules
79
LAN WAN Outbound Services Rules
81
LAN WAN Inbound Services Rules
81
Setting DMZ WAN Rules
82
Setting LAN DMZ Rules
84
LAN DMZ Outbound Services Rules
85
LAN DMZ Inbound Services Rules
85
Inbound Rules Examples
86
LAN WAN Inbound Rule: Hosting a Local Public Web Server
86
LAN WAN Inbound Rule: Allowing Videoconference from Restricted Addresses
86
LAN WAN or DMZ WAN Inbound Rule: Setting up One-To-One NAT Mapping
87
LAN WAN or DMZ WAN Inbound Rule: Specifying an Exposed Host
89
Outbound Rules Example
90
LAN WAN Outbound Rule: Blocking Instant Messenger
90
Implementing Dos and Ddos
91
Imposing Session Limits
92
Setting up P2P Software Prevention
94
Adding Customized Services
96
Setting a Schedule to Block or Allow Specific Traffic
98
Setting Block Sites (Content Filtering)
99
Enabling IP/MAC Binding
101
Setting up Port Triggering (in NAT Mode)
103
E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts
106
Administrator Tips
110
Chapter 5 Router and Network Management
113
Performance Management
113
Bandwidth Capacity
113
Quad WAN Gigabit Firewall Features that Reduce Traffic
114
Service Blocking
114
Block Sites
114
IP/MAC Binding
116
Quad WAN Gigabit Firewall Features that Increase Traffic
116
Port Forwarding
117
Port Triggering
117
DMZ Port
117
Using Qos to Shift the Traffic MIX
119
Tools for Traffic Management
120
Administration
120
Changing Passwords and Settings
120
Enabling Remote Management Access
121
Using a SNMP Manager
123
Enabling Upnp (Universal Plug and Play)
125
Settings Backup and Firmware Upgrade
125
Backup and Restore Settings
126
Router Upgrade
127
Setting the Time Zone
128
Monitoring the Router
129
Enabling the Traffic Meter
129
Setting Login Failures and Attacks Notification
131
Monitoring Attached Devices
132
Viewing Port Triggering Status
134
Viewing Router Configuration and System Status
135
Monitoring WAN Ports Status
136
DHCP Log
137
Configuring Qos (Quality of Service)
138
Maximum Bandwidth for WAN Ports
143
Performing Diagnostics
144
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
147
Basic Functions
147
Power LED Not on
147
Leds Never Turn off
148
LAN or Internet Port Leds Not on
148
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
148
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
150
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
151
Testing the LAN Path to Your Firewall
151
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device
152
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
153
Problems with Date and Time
153
Appendix A Command Line Interface Guide
159
Common
160
System
161
Firewall
161
Network Configuration
165
Diagnostic/Monitor
170
Appendix C Related Documents
175
Appendix D Network Planning for Quad WAN Ports
177
What You will Need to Do before You Begin
177
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
179
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
179
Internet Configuration Requirements
180
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters
180
Internet Connection Information Form
181
Overview of the Planning Process
182
Inbound Traffic
182
The Roll-Over Case for Firewalls with Quad WAN Ports
182
The Load Balancing Case for Firewalls with Quad WAN Ports
183
Inbound Traffic
183
Inbound Traffic to Single WAN Port (Reference Case
183
Inbound Traffic to Quad WAN Port Systems
184
Inbound Traffic: Quad WAN Ports for Improved Reliability
184
Inbound Traffic: Quad WAN Ports for Load Balancing
185
Index
187
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