Quick Reference Guide

Reference Guide for the Model FR314, FR318 and FV318 Cable/DSL Firewall and VPN Routers
2-2 Setting Up the Hardware
Local Network Hardware Requirements
The Netgear Firewall/VPN Router is intended for use in a network of personal computers (PCs)
that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables.
PC Requirements
To install and run the firewall router over your network of PCs, each PC must have the following:
• An installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC).
• A connection to the network via a hub or switch. If all PCs on the network will not run at the
same speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), you need to use a dual-speed hub or switch. The firewall
router provides a 4-port (FR314) or 8-port (FR318 and FV318) switch capable of either 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. Links operating at 100 Mbps must be connected with Category
5cable.
Access Device Requirement
The shared broadband access device (cable modem or DSL modem) must provide a standard
10BASE-T Ethernet interface.