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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10090-01 April 2005 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10090-01 April 2005 202-10090-01, April 2005
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..., and Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 2-2 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Extensive Protocol Support 2-3 Easy Installation and Management 2-4 Maintenance and Support 2-5 Package Contents ...2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Configuring the...
..., and Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 2-2 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Extensive Protocol Support 2-3 Easy Installation and Management 2-4 Maintenance and Support 2-5 Package Contents ...2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Configuring the...
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... typographical conventions: Table 1-1. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is used to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router April 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate...
... typographical conventions: Table 1-1. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is used to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router April 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product...
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...paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Use the Print button on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. - About This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Use the PDF ... in the HTML View. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of the window. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the ...
...paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Use the Print button on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. - About This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the window. Use the PDF ... in the HTML View. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of the window. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the ...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 1-4 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 1-4 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005
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...) can connect. Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. You can configure the router to email the log to defend against hacker attacks. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication...
...) can connect. Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. You can configure the router to email the log to defend against hacker attacks. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication...
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You can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual for keywords within web addresses. You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of full-duplex or half-duplex operation....IP, refer to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. Introduction 2-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 For further information about crossover cables, as Auto ...
You can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual for keywords within web addresses. You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of full-duplex or half-duplex operation....IP, refer to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. Introduction 2-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 For further information about crossover cables, as Auto ...
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... Entersys or WinPOET on your PC. If so, it to the network. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol... Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router within minutes after connecting it asks you if you to install the upgrade. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards ...
... Entersys or WinPOET on your PC. If so, it to the network. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol... Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router within minutes after connecting it asks you if you to install the upgrade. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards ...
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... the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the WGT624 v3 wireless router: • Flash memory for repair. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to return the...
... the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the WGT624 v3 wireless router: • Flash memory for repair. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to return the...
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... 10 Mbps device. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the LEDs to verify connections. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains ...Amber) Off Description Power is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is initialized. Table 2-1. Viewed from left to the router. Indicates that the Wireless port is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. No link is detected on the front panel of the...
... 10 Mbps device. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the LEDs to verify connections. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains ...Amber) Off Description Power is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is initialized. Table 2-1. Viewed from left to the router. Indicates that the Wireless port is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. No link is detected on the front panel of the...
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... for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the port...
... for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the port...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
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Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the wireless settings...key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will also have security on your wireless settings. - When you will ...the CD drive on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). -
Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the wireless settings...key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will also have security on your wireless settings. - When you will ...the CD drive on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). -
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... Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it during the setup in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If... you want to the router 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape®...
... Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it during the setup in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If... you want to the router 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape®...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3. Click OK and the resulting window below appears: Figure 3-4: Login result 3-4 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3. Click OK and the resulting window below appears: Figure 3-4: Login result 3-4 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005
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see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5). Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Figure 3-5: Firmware Upgrade Assistant popup and screen Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-5 202-10090-01, April 2005
see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5). Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Figure 3-5: Firmware Upgrade Assistant popup and screen Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-5 202-10090-01, April 2005
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...NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 One of the following screens appears: Basic Settings, No Login Basic Settings, Login Required Figure 3-6: Basic Settings screens The Basic Settings pages allow you to configure, upgrade and check the status of your Internet and wireless... settings after they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the...
...NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 One of the following screens appears: Basic Settings, No Login Basic Settings, Login Required Figure 3-6: Basic Settings screens The Basic Settings pages allow you to configure, upgrade and check the status of your Internet and wireless... settings after they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the...
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..., then put JerAB in the center column. If your ISP requires your ISP. - Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the Login box. - "PPTP" is for you automatically when you have a... column. Login: This is zero (0), then the connection will be left blank. - Helpful information related to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you reach it. For the most common. Service Name: If your ISP...
..., then put JerAB in the center column. If your ISP requires your ISP. - Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the Login box. - "PPTP" is for you automatically when you have a... column. Login: This is zero (0), then the connection will be left blank. - Helpful information related to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you reach it. For the most common. Service Name: If your ISP...
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... static IP) address, your ISP will have provided you with an IP address. Note: If you get DNS server addresses. • Router MAC Address: Your computer's local address is likely that your DNS servers aren't set up site addresses based on your account name or user name... box. Select Get Dynamically From ISP. This is also referred to a Web site, it is its unique address on their names. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you with the required information. If you have...
... static IP) address, your ISP will have provided you with an IP address. Note: If you get DNS server addresses. • Router MAC Address: Your computer's local address is likely that your DNS servers aren't set up site addresses based on your account name or user name... box. Select Get Dynamically From ISP. This is also referred to a Web site, it is its unique address on their names. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you with the required information. If you have...