Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience
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1-1
Scope
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Typographical Conventions
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1-2
Special Message Formats
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How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual
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How to Print this Manual
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Chapter 2
Introduction
About the FVS318
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2-1
Key Features
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2-1
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
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2-1
A Powerful, True Firewall
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2-2
Content Filtering
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2-2
Configurable Auto Uplink™ Ethernet Connection
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Protocol Support
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Easy Installation and Management
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2-4
What’s in the Box?
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2-5
The Firewall’s Front Panel
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The Firewall’s Rear Panel
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Chapter 3
Connecting the Firewall to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin
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3-1
LAN Hardware Requirements
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3-1
Computer Requirements
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3-1
Cable or DSL Modem Requirement
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3-1
LAN Configuration Requirements
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3-2
Internet Configuration Requirements
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3-2