Specifications

2. Connecting the VPN Firewall to the

Internet

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Internet and WAN Configuration Tasks

• Log In to the VPN Firewall

• Configure the Internet Connections

• Configure the WAN Mode

• Configure Secondary WAN Addresses

• Configure Dynamic DNS

• Configure WAN QoS Profiles

• Configure Advanced WAN Options

• What to Do Next

Internet and WAN Configuration Tasks

Typically, the VPN firewall is installed as a network gateway to function as a combined LAN

switch and firewall in order to protect the network from incoming threats and provide secure

connections. To complement the firewall protection, NETGEAR advises that you use a

gateway security appliance such as a NETGEAR ProSecure STM appliance.

 Generally, seven steps are required to complete the Internet connection of your VPN

firewall:

1. Connect the VPN firewall physically to your network. Connect the cables and restart

your network according to the instructions in the installation guide. See the ProSafe

Gigabit Quad WAN SSL VPN Firewall SRX5308 Installation Guide for complete steps. A

PDF of the Installation Guide is on the NETGEAR website at

http://support.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/13568.

2. Log in to the VPN firewall. After logging in, you are ready to set up and configure your

VPN firewall. See Log In to the VPN Firewall on page 20.

3. Configure the Internet connections to your ISPs. During this phase, you connect to your

ISPs. You can also program the WAN traffic meters at this time if desired. See Configure the

Internet Connections on page 24.