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Netgear FVS318 Broadband ProSafe VPN Firewall Reference Manual
This reference manual covers the Netgear FVS318 Broadband ProSafe VPN Firewall, describing its features, hardware layout, and intended audience. It includes safety notices, FCC compliance information, and an overview of the firewall's capabilities.
The guide is organized into chapters that walk users through installation, basic and advanced network configuration, VPN setup, management tasks, backup and restore procedures, and detailed troubleshooting steps. Appendices provide technical specifications and background networking concepts.
NETGEAR FVS318 specifications
| FVL328 WAN ports | 1 x 10/100M |
|---|---|
| FVL328 LAN ports | 8 x 10/100M |
| FVL328 IPSEC VPN tunnels | 100 |
| FVS318 WAN ports | 1 x 10M |
| FVS318 LAN ports | 8 x 10/100M |
| FVS318 IPSEC VPN tunnels | 8 |
Source: Netgear FVS318/FVL328 VPN Firewall Configuration Manual
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How can I change the built‑in password on the FVS318?
Use the procedure described in Chapter 4 under “How to Change the Built‑In Password”.
From: Netgear FVS318 Broadband ProSafe VPN Firewall Reference Manual
How do I back up the configuration of the FVS318?
Follow the “How to Back Up the Configuration to a File” steps in Chapter 8.
From: Netgear FVS318 Broadband ProSafe VPN Firewall Reference Manual
What are the default login credentials for the FVS318 web interface?
The default username is admin and the default password is password.
From: Netgear FVS318/FVL328 VPN Firewall Configuration Manual
Which encryption protocol is selected in the example MAIN mode configuration?
The configuration uses the 3DES encryption protocol.
From: Netgear FVS318/FVL328 VPN Firewall Configuration Manual