thank your for purchasing the netgear?fvm318 cable/dsl prosafe wireless vpn security firewall. this manual describes the features of the firewall and provides installation and configuration instructions.

    audience

    this reference manual assumes that the reader has intermediate to advanced computer and internet skills. however, basic computer network, internet, firewall, and vpn technologies tutorial information is provided in the appendices.

    typographical conventions

    this guide uses the following typographical conventions:

    italicsmedia titles, unix files, commands, urls, and directory names.

    bold times romanuser input

    internet protocol (ip)first time an abbreviated term is used.

    courier fontscreen text, user-typed command-line entries.

    [enter]named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. the notation

    [enter] is used for the enter key and the return key.

    [ctrl]+ctwo or more keys that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in text linked with a plus (+) sign.

    small capsdos file and directory names.

    special message formats

    this guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

    this format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

    this format is used to highlight information about the possibility of injury or equipment damage.

    this format is used to alert you that there is the potential for incurring an electrical shock if you mishandle the equipment.