this appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the internet through the fvm318 cable/dsl prosafe wireless vpn security firewall and how to verify the readiness of broadband internet service from an internet service provider (isp).

    if an isp technician configured your computer during the installation of a broadband modem, or if you configured it using instructions provided by your isp, you may need to copy the current configuration information for use in the configuration of your firewall. write down this information before reconfiguring your computers. refer to “obtaining isp configuration information for windows computers” on page c-20 or “obtaining isp configuration information for macintosh computers” on page c-21 for further information.