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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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.../EEC, Article 4a. If this document without notice. These limits are registered trademarks of this equipment on , the user is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. Conformity is encouraged to try to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance with the limits for help.
.../EEC, Article 4a. If this document without notice. These limits are registered trademarks of this equipment on , the user is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. Conformity is encouraged to try to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance with the limits for help.
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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. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that you can access at preventing radio interference in a ...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 Home English 202-10090-01 iii 202-10090-01, ...
World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that you can access at preventing radio interference in a ...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 Home English 202-10090-01 iii 202-10090-01, ...
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... information is used to highlight special messages: Note: This format 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. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Web site at http://kbserver...
... information is used to highlight special messages: Note: This format 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. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Web site at http://kbserver...
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... the table 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. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the...
... the table 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. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the...
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... This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left 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 choose one of the following several options, according to view and print PDF...
... This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left 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 choose one of the following several options, according to view and print PDF...
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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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...as a cable modem or DSL modem. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you from hackers. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with multiple web content filtering options, plus .... • Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. • Built in firewall protects you with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on time-of status and activity.
...as a cable modem or DSL modem. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you from hackers. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with multiple web content filtering options, plus .... • Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. • Built in firewall protects you with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on time-of status and activity.
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... attacks such as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. The WGT624 v3 will log security events such as off so that only devices that you at specified intervals. 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. • Wireless access can be turned off -limits. •...
... attacks such as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. The WGT624 v3 will log security events such as off so that only devices that you at specified intervals. 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. • Wireless access can be turned off -limits. •...
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... 'uplink' connection such as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for keywords within web addresses. You can connect to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network.
... 'uplink' connection such as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for keywords within web addresses. You can connect to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network.
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.... A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation 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...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 take advantage of product enhancements for your type of ISP account....
.... A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation 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...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 take advantage of product enhancements for your type of ISP account....
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... and activity. Application Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. 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: - Keep the carton...
... and activity. Application Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. 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: - Keep the carton...
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... Internet port. The Local port has detected link with an attached device. No link is supplied to the router. Table 2-1. 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. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with a 10...
... Internet port. The Local port has detected link with an attached device. No link is supplied to the router. Table 2-1. 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. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with a 10...
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..., 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.
..., 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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...wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Click Setup and follow the instructions. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...; How to connect to the Internet. • How to enter security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on your wireless settings. - The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the...
...wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Click Setup and follow the instructions. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...; How to connect to the Internet. • How to enter security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on your wireless settings. - The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the...
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...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 Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it... or Netscape® Navigator. Figure 3-2: Log in to the router 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net 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 have configured your Internet connection.
...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 Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it... or Netscape® Navigator. Figure 3-2: Log in to the router 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net 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 have configured your Internet connection.
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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 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3.
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Figure 3-5: Firmware Upgrade Assistant popup and screen Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you can check yourself manually; see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5).
Figure 3-5: Firmware Upgrade Assistant popup and screen Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you can check yourself manually; see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5).
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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 ...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.
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 ...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.