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Ahiro
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Oct 28, 2016
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Firewall rules with softwares and VPN

Hello everybody!   I'm trying to configure our new firewall in order to securise our network but I got some questions :   - How to configure firewall rules? I mean I got several softwares I use t...
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  • DaneA's avatar
    DaneA
    Nov 07, 2016

    Hi Ahiro,

     

    If you are referring to the FVS336Gv3 to be used as a modem, I am certain this is not possible.  I suggest you to contact your ISP and request them to change your modem to one that is configurable to bridge mode. 

     

     

    Regards,

     

    DaneA

    NETGEAR Community Team

Ahiro's avatar
Ahiro
Aspirant
Oct 31, 2016

Thank you for your reply!

 

So I've just checked my modem : no bridge more and no DMZ... Such a crap!

 

So I tried to forward all of the ports to my Firewall but it didn't work! The modem (FritzBox) still keep VPN packets for itself and doesn't give them to the firewall and I can't stop that...

 

So here is my last question : Can I use the FVS336Gv3 as a modem integrating VPN server at the same time? This way I (hope) 'll be able to access to the VPN server with WAN ip address and my LAN network will still get connexion to the Internet.

 

Tell me if this is possible please...

 

Thank you!

JohnRo's avatar
JohnRo
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Oct 31, 2016

Hello Ahiro, 

 

 I don't think it has a modem functionality, other modems need to specify VCI/VPI settings. But there is an option on the router to enter PPPoE settings. Do you need to enter PPPoE settings or is it dynamic? 

 

Thanks,

  • Ahiro's avatar
    Ahiro
    Aspirant
    Nov 02, 2016

    Thanks for your reply.

     

    For the moment, this is dynamic but I can enter PPPoE and PPTP settings if I want to.

     

    The router is asking if my Internet connection requires a login and then I'm able to configure PPPoE or PPTP settings.

     

    Does it means I can use it as a modem if I put my internet settings? But it asks for account name, domain name, my ip address and server ip address. What should I put in there?

    • JohnRo's avatar
      JohnRo
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Nov 02, 2016

      Hi Ahiro, 

       

      Yes, it has those fields in case you are using a "bridged" modem. All settings including IP addresses and server IP address should be provided by the ISP. To answer you question, I am still unsure because it will depend on your ISP. 

       

      Thanks,

    • DaneA's avatar
      DaneA
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Nov 06, 2016

      Hi Ahiro, 

       

      We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if the information we’ve provided has helped resolve your concern or if you need further assistance.  If ever your concern has been resolved, we encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accepted Solution” so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution.

       

      The NETGEAR Community looks forward to hearing from you and being a helpful resource in the future!

       


      Regards,

       

      DaneA

      NETGEAR Community Team

      • Ahiro's avatar
        Ahiro
        Aspirant
        Nov 07, 2016

        Hi DaneA,

         

        My problem isn't resolved yet since I still got not information about using the firewall as a modem.

        I didn't test it yet and I'm still looking for an issue.

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