Installing a VPN firewall can be a lot of work however, the ProSAFE FVS336G can be up and running, configured, and operating fairly quickly due to Netgear’s feature set to simplify installation and management as well as the availability of extensive documentation. The product label, which is located on the bottom of the ProSAFE FVS336G, shows factory default settings, regulatory compliance, and other information the user may need to know. When looking at the back panel, you will see a console port used for connecting to an optional console terminal, a factory defaults reset button to reset the VPN firewall to factory default settings, a cable security lock receptacle, and a AC power receptacle (12V, 1.5A). Also located on the front are the DMZ, Power, and Test LEDs. The right LEDs tells users whether the LAN/WAN port is operating with 1000, 100, or 10 Mbps. The left LED indicates a link with a connected Ethernet device, receiving/transmitting data, or if there is no link present. Each port has two LEDs located just above the connector. On the front of the device are four LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports and two WAN Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connectors, both of which feature switched N-way automatic speed negotiating and Auto MDI/MDIX. ![]() ![]() The top panel of the VPN firewall is branded with the NETGEAR Prosafe logo as well as the product name. The device also feels very sturdy when placed on the ground or on a desk and very rugged when we handle it. The ProSAFE FVS336G has the same look and feel as other Netgear products, with its simple grey design and metal enclosure. ISP Address Assignment: DHCP, Static IP Assignment, PPPoE, PPTP.User Authentication for VPN: Active Directory, LDAP, Radius, WIKID, MIAS, NT Domain, Local User Database.Netgear ProSAFE VPN Firewall FVS336G Specifications Netgear ProSAFE FVS336G VPN Firewall is priced at roughly $163 and is backed by Netgear's ProSAFE limited lifetime warranty. In addition, the ProSAFE Firewall includes a built-in four-port gigabit Ethernet LAN switch for fast data transfer between local network resources with the ability to support upwards of 200,000 internal or external connections. On the hardware side of things, the FVS336G sports two gigabit Ethernet WAN ports for load balancing and failover protection for Internet connections, which allows for enhanced data rate and increased overall reliability. In addition, Network administrators can setup access policies depending on the time of day, specific website addresses, and address keywords. The Netgear ProSAFE VPN firewall also comes equipped with various web content filtering options, browsing activity reporting, and instant alerts, all of which can be sent through email. ![]() It also offers protection against DoS attacks and unwanted traffic as well as SYSLOG, and SNMP, which allow for detailed network monitoring. The FVS336G provides businesses with an extensive feature-set including Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), multiple VPN pass-throughs, Network Address Translation (NAT), AES, and 3DES Encryption, Denial of Service (DoS) protection and more. The Netgear ProSAFE FVS336G is a VPN Firewall designed specifically for remote offices, branch offices, and telecommuters offering secure network access to headquarter locations.
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