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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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...an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is hereby certified that may occur due to the use or application of their respective holders. Bestätigung ... application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to radio communications. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in a residential installation. Das vorschriftsmäß...
...an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is hereby certified that may occur due to the use or application of their respective holders. Bestätigung ... application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to radio communications. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in a residential installation. Das vorschriftsmäß...
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...to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or... 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 Home English 202-10090-01 iii 202-10090-01, April 2005 Read instructions for Interference by Data Processing ...
...to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or... 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 Home English 202-10090-01 iii 202-10090-01, April 2005 Read instructions for Interference by Data Processing ...
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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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... Configuration Information C-18 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-20 Restarting the Network C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Authentication and WEP Data Encryption D-2 802...
... Configuration Information C-18 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-20 Restarting the Network C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Authentication and WEP Data Encryption D-2 802...
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Overview of WEP Parameters D-5 Key Size ...D-6 WEP Configuration Options D-7 Wireless Channels ...D-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA...Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect D-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary Contents ix 202-10090-01, April 2005
Overview of WEP Parameters D-5 Key Size ...D-6 WEP Configuration Options D-7 Wireless Channels ...D-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA...Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect D-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary Contents ix 202-10090-01, April 2005
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... computer and Internet skills. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic 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...
... computer and Internet skills. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic 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...
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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. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic...
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. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic...
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... Manual link at the top left of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the manual. 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. The PDF version of...
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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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...such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you from hackers. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer..... • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for use the router within minutes. Introduction 2-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on time-of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. This chapter describes the features of status and activity.
...such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you from hackers. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer..... • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for use the router within minutes. Introduction 2-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on time-of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. This chapter describes the features of status and activity.
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... and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGT624 v3 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to you specify as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption...
... and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGT624 v3 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to you specify as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption...
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... Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGT624 v3 can configure the router to log and report attempts to the correct configuration. That port will then configure itself to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from outside the LAN are autosensing...
... Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGT624 v3 can configure the router to log and report attempts to the correct configuration. That port will then configure itself to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from outside the LAN are autosensing...
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... install the upgrade. Reference Manual for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol 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 (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration...
... install the upgrade. Reference Manual for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol 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 (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration...
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... 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 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, including: -
... 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 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, including: -
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... the LEDs to verify connections. No link is not supplied to the router. The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Table 2-1.
... the LEDs to verify connections. No link is not supplied to the router. The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Table 2-1.
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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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... advanced (see Chapter 6, "Advanced Configuration) settings if you need to change the factory defaults. Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD guide you through the setup process. Note...: Do not change your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. 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 the...
... advanced (see Chapter 6, "Advanced Configuration) settings if you need to change the factory defaults. Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD guide you through the setup process. Note...: Do not change your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. 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 the...