Netgear FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall
The Netgear FVS318 has a solid metal case and dark purple colouring like most of the other Netgear products with which we are familiar. It has all its cabling neatly tucked away at the rear with a good, clear LED display on the front. Unlike the other routers in this line-up, the FVS318 has eight local switch ports, which may well save you buying a switch if you only have five to eight systems.The firewall and intrusion detection functions of this system include full remote management from any IP address, an IP range, or a specific IP address.
There is the ability to block Web sites based on keyword as well as time-based blocking. There is a system where you can be e-mailed system logs as well as immediate notification for “significant security events”.
series of systems for distribution to a range of sites.
Dynamic DNS and DMZ support are also available if required.
The manual included with the system is rather small, but very concise and informative. A full reference manual is also included on the CD for those who prefer their information online. The Web-based configuration pages are very easy to navigate and use. Detailed, context-sensitive help is provided along the right-hand side of every page.
A setup wizard helps you through the initial setup procedure, auto detecting your WAN type and connecting you up.
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