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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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... reception, which the receiver is shielded against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may occur due to part 15 of Netgear, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for example, test transmitters) in der Betriebsanleitung. Other brand...
... reception, which the receiver is shielded against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may occur due to part 15 of Netgear, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for example, test transmitters) in der Betriebsanleitung. Other brand...
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...: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGT624 v3 April 2005 router WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router Home English 202-10090-01 iii 202-10090-01, April 2005 World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. When used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and...
...: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGT624 v3 April 2005 router WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router Home English 202-10090-01 iii 202-10090-01, April 2005 World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. When used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and...
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... 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 Internet and Wireless Settings Initial Configuration ...3-2 Logging Into Your Router 3-3 Changing Your Configuration 3-6 Internet Settings ...3-6 Wireless...
... 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 Internet and Wireless Settings Initial Configuration ...3-2 Logging Into Your Router 3-3 Changing Your Configuration 3-6 Internet Settings ...3-6 Wireless...
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... Log Notifications 4-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 4-6 Chapter 5 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 5-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 5-5 Upgrading the Router Software 5-5 Configuration File Management 5-7 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 5-7 Erasing the Configuration 5-8 ...Status ...6-6 Configuring WAN Setup Options 6-7 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 6-9 Using LAN IP Setup Options 6-11 Using the Router as a DHCP server 6-12 Using Address Reservation 6-13 How to Configure Static Routes 6-15 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-...
... Log Notifications 4-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 4-6 Chapter 5 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 5-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 5-5 Upgrading the Router Software 5-5 Configuration File Management 5-7 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 5-7 Erasing the Configuration 5-8 ...Status ...6-6 Configuring WAN Setup Options 6-7 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 6-9 Using LAN IP Setup Options 6-11 Using the Router as a DHCP server 6-12 Using Address Reservation 6-13 How to Configure Static Routes 6-15 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-...
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... PC to a Remote Device 7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date and Time 7-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 MAC...
... PC to a Remote Device 7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date and Time 7-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 MAC...
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... tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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 ...Table 1-1. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope...
... tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. 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 ...Table 1-1. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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.... • Ethernet connection to 253 computers. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. With minimum setup, you from hackers. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in...
.... • Ethernet connection to 253 computers. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. With minimum setup, you from hackers. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in...
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... from your LAN to Internet locations or services that have the network name (SSID) can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages 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...
... from your LAN to Internet locations or services that have the network name (SSID) can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages 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...
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... Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN...
... Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN...
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.... 2-4 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 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 only for the information required for your local network. •...friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is available. 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 only a single IP address, ...
.... 2-4 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 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 only for the information required for your local network. •...friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is available. 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 only a single IP address, ...
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... original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Application Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. Introduction 2-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 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...
... original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Application Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. Introduction 2-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 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...
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.... The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Indicates that the Wireless port is detected on the front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. No link is initialized. These LEDs are green...Mbps. Viewed from left to the router. Data is not supplied to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on this port. 2-6 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Table 2-1. Power is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router...
.... The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Indicates that the Wireless port is detected on the front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. No link is initialized. These LEDs are green...Mbps. Viewed from left to the router. Data is not supplied to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on this port. 2-6 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Table 2-1. Power is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router...
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... following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 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 connections listed below. Reference Manual for connecting the...
... following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 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 connections listed below. Reference Manual for connecting the...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
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... 3-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Once you are connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are an advanced user, you can also configure the router's content filtering parameters if you need to change your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to change...
... 3-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Once you are connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are an advanced user, you can also configure the router's content filtering parameters if you need to change your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to change...
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... Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you will also have security on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get 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. Click Setup and follow the instructions. Depending on...
... Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you will also have security on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get 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. Click Setup and follow the instructions. Depending on...