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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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.... Conformity is hereby certified that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is shielded against harmful interference in a residential installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router gemäß der im BMPT-.... Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by NETGEAR, Inc. The operation of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation...
.... Conformity is hereby certified that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is shielded against harmful interference in a residential installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router gemäß der im BMPT-.... Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by NETGEAR, Inc. The operation of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation...
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.... World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Read instructions for ...Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGT624 v3 April 2005 router WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router...
.... World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Read instructions for ...Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGT624 v3 April 2005 router WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router...
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... interest. 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. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Audience, Scope...Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. 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. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information...
... interest. 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. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Audience, Scope...Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. 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. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information...
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... where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
... where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
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... of the manual is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. - The PDF version of the window. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Use the Print button on...
... of the manual is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. - The PDF version of the window. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Use the Print button on...
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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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...-day, web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for use the router within minutes. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on your local area network (LAN) to the...
...-day, web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for use the router within minutes. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on your local area network (LAN) to the...
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... as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. You can connect. You can be generated manually or by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. 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 based on a pre-shared key. •...
... as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. You can connect. You can be generated manually or by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. 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 based on a pre-shared key. •...
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...preventing users outside the LAN are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for requests...the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to the Internet for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary...
...preventing users outside the LAN are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for requests...the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to the Internet for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary...
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...advantage of Internet connection, asking you want to install the upgrade. 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 (...8226; DNS Proxy When DHCP is available. 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 connecting remote hosts to ...
...advantage of Internet connection, asking you want to install the upgrade. 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 (...8226; DNS Proxy When DHCP is available. 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 connecting remote hosts to ...
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... to return the router 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 monitor its status and activity. Reference Manual for repair. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v3 Resource CD...
... to return the router 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 monitor its status and activity. Reference Manual for repair. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v3 Resource CD...
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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. Indicates that the Wireless port is detected on the front panel of the router. The Local port has detected link with an attached device. Power is not ...Network) port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. These LEDs are green when lit. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Data is ...
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. Indicates that the Wireless port is detected on the front panel of the router. The Local port has detected link with an attached device. Power is not ...Network) port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. These LEDs are green when lit. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Data is ...
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... to right, the rear panel contains 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.
... to right, the rear panel contains 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.
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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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...you want to have security on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - When you get started Figure 3-1: Smart Wizard Installation Assistant Startup screen 2. Depending on the type of security you select, you will have to configure your wireless settings. - Insert the Resource CD... cabling. • How to connect to the Internet. • How 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 your PC.
...you want to have security on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - When you get started Figure 3-1: Smart Wizard Installation Assistant Startup screen 2. Depending on the type of security you select, you will have to configure your wireless settings. - Insert the Resource CD... cabling. • How to connect to the Internet. • How 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 your PC.
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When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you want to change your router, do the following: 1. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login window Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Figure 3-2: Log in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. Type http...
When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you want to change your router, do the following: 1. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login window Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Figure 3-2: Log in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. Type http...
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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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Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following screens ...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.
Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following screens ...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.