WGT624v3 Reference Manual
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... area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • Ethernet connection to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, web-based setup for use the router within minutes. Introduction 2-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with multiple web content filtering options, plus...
... area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • Ethernet connection to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, web-based setup for use the router within minutes. Introduction 2-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with multiple web content filtering options, plus...
WGT624v3 Reference Manual
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... decide whether you through the setup process: • How to change your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Depending on the type of security you select, you will guide you want to have to enter security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005...
... decide whether you through the setup process: • How to change your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Depending on the type of security you select, you will guide you want to have to enter security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005...
WGT624v3 Reference Manual
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... the settings and make sure you don't connect successfully, 1. If you connect successfully, your ISP to the NETGEAR Web site. The format for a different computer. Contact your settings work and you may be changed if the Use Computer MAC Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. This value may click Logout to manually type the MAC address for the MAC address...
... the settings and make sure you don't connect successfully, 1. If you connect successfully, your ISP to the NETGEAR Web site. The format for a different computer. Contact your settings work and you may be changed if the Use Computer MAC Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. This value may click Logout to manually type the MAC address for the MAC address...
WGT624v3 Reference Manual
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... the Media Access Control address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port MAC Address Name (SSID) Region Channel Description This field displays the Host Name assigned to use the wireless features of the router in DHCP server is using. This field displays the IP address being used by the LAN port of the world. If set to the Internet. The default is shown...
... the Media Access Control address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port MAC Address Name (SSID) Region Channel Description This field displays the Host Name assigned to use the wireless features of the router in DHCP server is using. This field displays the IP address being used by the LAN port of the world. If set to the Internet. The default is shown...
WGT624v3 Reference Manual
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... Menu of the router. Reference Manual for the router's web Configuration Manager is sometimes desirable to restore the router to the factory default settings. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client will be done by using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. Figure 5-7: Set Password menu To change this password to bring up the menu shown below. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
... Menu of the router. Reference Manual for the router's web Configuration Manager is sometimes desirable to restore the router to the factory default settings. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client will be done by using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. Figure 5-7: Set Password menu To change this password to bring up the menu shown below. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
WGT624v3 Reference Manual
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... the power supply adapter is lit, a link has been established to a functioning power outlet. If the port is on : • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the Power LED is 10 Mbps, the LED will be amber. The Wireless port LED is lit. (Note: The LED is off when your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The Internet port LED is enabled/LIT after you diagnose and solve the problem...
... the power supply adapter is lit, a link has been established to a functioning power outlet. If the port is on : • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the Power LED is 10 Mbps, the LED will be amber. The Wireless port LED is lit. (Note: The LED is off when your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The Internet port LED is enabled/LIT after you diagnose and solve the problem...
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... 7-7. If all the LEDs stay on to 192.168.1.1. If the error persists, you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Check that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem.
... 7-7. If all the LEDs stay on to 192.168.1.1. If the error persists, you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Check that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem.
WGT624v3 Reference Manual
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... IP address of the router is listed as the default gateway as the default gateway. Check to see that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Testing the Path from Your PC to a remote device. Make sure the LAN port LED is on page 7-2. - Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on the same subnet. If the LED...
... IP address of the router is listed as the default gateway as the default gateway. Check to see that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Testing the Path from Your PC to a remote device. Make sure the LAN port LED is on page 7-2. - Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on the same subnet. If the LED...
WGT624v3 Reference Manual
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... an Ethernet adapter is updated to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Then, restart your Windows CD; The IP Configuration window opens, which should see an entry for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. From the drop-down box, select your PC, you should match the values below if you may need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Reference Manual for Local Area Connection. Verify...
... an Ethernet adapter is updated to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Then, restart your Windows CD; The IP Configuration window opens, which should see an entry for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. From the drop-down box, select your PC, you should match the values below if you may need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Reference Manual for Local Area Connection. Verify...
WGT624v4 Reference Manual
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... own user name and password. Click Next to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 1-13 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use to log in to the router at its default LAN address of the main menu. 4. For security reasons, the router has its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up the router for the first time, the default settings may use the Smart Setup Wizard: 1. To change the password, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". Log...
... own user name and password. Click Next to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 1-13 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use to log in to the router at its default LAN address of the main menu. 4. For security reasons, the router has its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up the router for the first time, the default settings may use the Smart Setup Wizard: 1. To change the password, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". Log...
WGT624v4 Reference Manual
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... LED is connected and functioning. 6-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2007 Verify that the IP address for Network Access" in "Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On" on . Verify that the IP address of the router is working , you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you do not receive replies: - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are displayed. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624...
... LED is connected and functioning. 6-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2007 Verify that the IP address for Network Access" in "Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On" on . Verify that the IP address of the router is working , you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you do not receive replies: - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are displayed. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624...
WGT624v4 Reference Manual
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... scheduling 3-5 C channel (wireless) 4-2 configuration file 4-5 content filtering 3-1 crossover cable 6-2 D date and time 6-7 daylight savings time 3-7, 6-7 devices viewing attached devices 4-3 DHCP 4-2 server 5-12 DMZ 5-2, 5-8 server 5-7 documentation updates 4-3 domain name server 4-2 dynamic DNS 5-8 E ESSID 2-4 F fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 2-16 G gaming (port forwarding) 5-3 gaming example 5-3 I Internet access blocking services 3-2 blocking sites 3-1 setting up 1-10 settings 1-12, 1-13 IP addresses 4-2 auto-generated 6-3 ISP connection troubleshooting 6-4 L LAN IP setup 5-10 LEDs...
... scheduling 3-5 C channel (wireless) 4-2 configuration file 4-5 content filtering 3-1 crossover cable 6-2 D date and time 6-7 daylight savings time 3-7, 6-7 devices viewing attached devices 4-3 DHCP 4-2 server 5-12 DMZ 5-2, 5-8 server 5-7 documentation updates 4-3 domain name server 4-2 dynamic DNS 5-8 E ESSID 2-4 F fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 2-16 G gaming (port forwarding) 5-3 gaming example 5-3 I Internet access blocking services 3-2 blocking sites 3-1 setting up 1-10 settings 1-12, 1-13 IP addresses 4-2 auto-generated 6-3 ISP connection troubleshooting 6-4 L LAN IP setup 5-10 LEDs...
WGT624v4 Setup Manual
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The ping utility makes it easy to verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on your computer. Make sure the LAN port light is on page 2-3. - If the light is not working , you see this message: Request timed out If the path is set up correctly. 1. Check that sends an request to a target device. Router Setup Manual Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have one : Pinging www.routerlogin.net...
The ping utility makes it easy to verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on your computer. Make sure the LAN port light is on page 2-3. - If the light is not working , you see this message: Request timed out If the path is set up correctly. 1. Check that sends an request to a target device. Router Setup Manual Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have one : Pinging www.routerlogin.net...
WGT624v2 Reference Manual
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... a wireless PC whose MAC address is on Apply. Configure and test your PCs for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Note: If you are able to have the same SSID and channel that you click on the access control list to make any further changes. 2. Check that they have a wireless link and are configuring the firewall from the firewall. Wireless Configuration 4-9 M-10153-01 Reference Manual for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of the WGT624 v2 firewall. Click the Wireless Settings link...
... a wireless PC whose MAC address is on Apply. Configure and test your PCs for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Note: If you are able to have the same SSID and channel that you click on the access control list to make any further changes. 2. Check that they have a wireless link and are configuring the firewall from the firewall. Wireless Configuration 4-9 M-10153-01 Reference Manual for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of the WGT624 v2 firewall. Click the Wireless Settings link...
WGT624v2 Reference Manual
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... that the addresses are displayed. Make sure the LAN port LED is connected and functioning. 7-6 Troubleshooting M-10153-01 If the path is functioning correctly, replies as the default gateway. Check to your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - If the LED is off, follow the instructions in "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on . Testing the Path from Your PC to a remote device. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2...
... that the addresses are displayed. Make sure the LAN port LED is connected and functioning. 7-6 Troubleshooting M-10153-01 If the path is functioning correctly, replies as the default gateway. Check to your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - If the LED is off, follow the instructions in "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on . Testing the Path from Your PC to a remote device. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2...
WGT624v2 Reference Manual
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... Default Reset button on the rear panel of several Network Time Servers on page 3-13. Problems with the date and time of day. In the E-Mail menu, check or uncheck the box marked "Adjust for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 - Reference Manual for Daylight Savings Time". Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on the Internet. Use...
... Default Reset button on the rear panel of several Network Time Servers on page 3-13. Problems with the date and time of day. In the E-Mail menu, check or uncheck the box marked "Adjust for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 - Reference Manual for Daylight Savings Time". Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on the Internet. Use...
WGT624v2 Reference Manual
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...21 ping 7-5 placement 4-1 port filtering 5-2 Port Forwarding 7-1 port forwarding behind NAT B-8 Port Forwarding Menu 7-1 port numbers 5-3 PPP over Ethernet 2-4, C-18 PPPoE C-18 Primary DNS Server 3-9, 3-11, 3-12, 3-14 protocols Address Resolution B-8 DHCP B-10 Routing Information 2-3, B-2 support 2-1 publications, related B-1 Q Quake 7-3 R range 4-1 range, port forwarding 7-2 rear panel 2-7 Remote Management 7-12 remote management 7-12 requirements hardware 3-1 reserved IP adresses 7-9 restore configuration 6-6 Index restore factory settings 6-8 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-9 RFC...
...21 ping 7-5 placement 4-1 port filtering 5-2 Port Forwarding 7-1 port forwarding behind NAT B-8 Port Forwarding Menu 7-1 port numbers 5-3 PPP over Ethernet 2-4, C-18 PPPoE C-18 Primary DNS Server 3-9, 3-11, 3-12, 3-14 protocols Address Resolution B-8 DHCP B-10 Routing Information 2-3, B-2 support 2-1 publications, related B-1 Q Quake 7-3 R range 4-1 range, port forwarding 7-2 rear panel 2-7 Remote Management 7-12 remote management 7-12 requirements hardware 3-1 reserved IP adresses 7-9 restore configuration 6-6 Index restore factory settings 6-8 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-9 RFC...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual
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... access control list to make any further changes. 2. Program the wireless adapter of your PCs for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Note: If you are able to obtain an IP address by MAC Address To restrict access based on Apply. Log in the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, then you configured in the main menu of password, or using...
... access control list to make any further changes. 2. Program the wireless adapter of your PCs for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Note: If you are able to obtain an IP address by MAC Address To restrict access based on Apply. Log in the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, then you configured in the main menu of password, or using...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual
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... the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. Troubleshooting 7-7 M-10153-01 If this method for the router to 192.168.0.1. The WGT624 wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from the MAC address of the router. 1. Press and hold the Default Reset button until the Test LED turns on the rear panel of your router to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on the Internet. Check...
... the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. Troubleshooting 7-7 M-10153-01 If this method for the router to 192.168.0.1. The WGT624 wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from the MAC address of the router. 1. Press and hold the Default Reset button until the Test LED turns on the rear panel of your router to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on the Internet. Check...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual
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...21 ping 7-5 placement 4-1 port filtering 5-2 Port Forwarding 7-1 port forwarding behind NAT B-8 Port Forwarding Menu 7-1 port numbers 5-3 PPP over Ethernet 2-4, C-18 PPPoE C-18 Primary DNS Server 3-9, 3-11, 3-12, 3-14 protocols Address Resolution B-8 DHCP B-10 Routing Information 2-3, B-2 support 2-1 publications, related B-1 Q Quake 7-3 R range 4-1 range, port forwarding 7-2 rear panel 2-7 Remote Management 7-12 remote management 7-12 requirements hardware 3-1 reserved IP adresses 7-9 restore configuration 6-6 Index restore factory settings 6-8 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-9 RFC...
...21 ping 7-5 placement 4-1 port filtering 5-2 Port Forwarding 7-1 port forwarding behind NAT B-8 Port Forwarding Menu 7-1 port numbers 5-3 PPP over Ethernet 2-4, C-18 PPPoE C-18 Primary DNS Server 3-9, 3-11, 3-12, 3-14 protocols Address Resolution B-8 DHCP B-10 Routing Information 2-3, B-2 support 2-1 publications, related B-1 Q Quake 7-3 R range 4-1 range, port forwarding 7-2 rear panel 2-7 Remote Management 7-12 remote management 7-12 requirements hardware 3-1 reserved IP adresses 7-9 restore configuration 6-6 Index restore factory settings 6-8 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-9 RFC...