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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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... importance or special interest. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. This manual 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 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and...
... importance or special interest. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. This manual 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 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and...
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... in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005 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.
... in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005 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 paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. 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 window. Use the Print button on a single sheet of the... manual is available on a single sheet of the window. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the ...
... of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. 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 window. Use the Print button on a single sheet of the... manual is available on a single sheet of the window. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at 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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... passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your LAN 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...
... passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your LAN 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...
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... ports. 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 keywords within web addresses. The router allows you to direct incoming traffic...by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. That port will accommodate either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. ...
... ports. 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 keywords within web addresses. The router allows you to direct incoming traffic...by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. That port will accommodate either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. ...
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... a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by simulating a dial-up connection. Reference Manual for your WGT624 v3 as soon as they become available. 2-4 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 This lets you take ...based web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WGT624 v3 wireless router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of product enhancements for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • IP Address Sharing by DHCP The WGT624 v3 wireless router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway,...
... a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by simulating a dial-up connection. Reference Manual for your WGT624 v3 as soon as they become available. 2-4 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 This lets you take ...based web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WGT624 v3 wireless router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of product enhancements for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • IP Address Sharing by DHCP The WGT624 v3 wireless router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway,...
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Reference Manual for repair. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - Application...
Reference Manual for repair. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - Application...
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... are green when lit. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is initialized. Table 2-1. 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 router. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to the...
... are green when lit. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is initialized. Table 2-1. 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 router. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to 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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... security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. Depending on the type of security you select, you will also have to configure your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Click Setup...8226; How to change your PC. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 When you get to the wireless settings, you will guide you want to ...
... security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. Depending on the type of security you select, you will also have to configure your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Click Setup...8226; How to change your PC. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 When you get to the wireless settings, you will guide you want to ...
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... Netscape® Navigator. 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 router, do the following: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router 2. A login window like the one shown below opens: ...in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. Logging Into Your Router To log into your router after you want to change your Internet or wireless settings later, see "Changing Your Configuration" on page 3-2). Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter ...
... Netscape® Navigator. 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 router, do the following: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router 2. A login window like the one shown below opens: ...in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. Logging Into Your Router To log into your router after you want to change your Internet or wireless settings later, see "Changing Your Configuration" on page 3-2). Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter ...
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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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see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5). Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; 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). Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; 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 ...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.
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...8226; Internet IP Address: If you log in to the selected Settings page appears in the center column to jump directly to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you have PPPoE. For the most common. Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you have with ... be "kept alive" by your ISP. - "Telstra BigPond" is the most current documentation, go to the related help section; Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the Login box. - If you need to run the PPP software on the type of account you with ...
...8226; Internet IP Address: If you log in to the selected Settings page appears in the center column to jump directly to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you have PPPoE. For the most common. Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you have with ... be "kept alive" by your ISP. - "Telstra BigPond" is the most current documentation, go to the related help section; Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the Login box. - If you need to run the PPP software on the type of account you with ...
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... their names. Select Use Static IP Address and type the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address into the correct boxes. 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 ...in the IP Address. • Account Name (also known as the computer's MAC (Media Access Control) address. 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 If your ISP has given you would type xxx.yyy.zzz as the Domain Name. For example, if ...
... their names. Select Use Static IP Address and type the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address into the correct boxes. 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 ...in the IP Address. • Account Name (also known as the computer's MAC (Media Access Control) address. 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 If your ISP has given you would type xxx.yyy.zzz as the Domain Name. For example, if ...