Netgear FVS318 FVS318 Reference Manual - Page 27

Reference Manual for the Model FVS318 Broadband ProSafe VPN Firewall c. Connect the Ethernet cable (A) from your Cable or DSL modem to the FVS318's Internet port. A Cable or DSL modem Figure 3-2: Connect the Cable or DSL Modem to the firewall d. Connect the Ethernet cable (B) which came with the firewall from a Local port on the router to your computer. B Cable or DSL modem Figure 3-3: Connect the computers on your network to the firewall Note: The FVS318 VPN Firewall incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each LAN Ethernet 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. Connecting the Firewall to the Internet 3-5 M-10146-01