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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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...: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 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. This manual is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Web site at...
...: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 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. This manual is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Web site at...
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... on a link in 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...
... on a link in 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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... Chapter link at the top left of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. The PDF version of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top left...reader is dedicated to a major topic. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of paper, you were viewing opens in the manual. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you want to print. Use the Print button on a single sheet ...
... Chapter link at the top left of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. The PDF version of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top left...reader is dedicated to a major topic. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of paper, you were viewing opens in the manual. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you want to print. Use the Print button on a single sheet ...
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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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... defend against hacker attacks. You can be turned off so that only devices that you specify as off-limits. • Logs security incidents. 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...
... defend against hacker attacks. You can be turned off so that only devices that you specify as off-limits. • Logs security incidents. 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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... Hidden by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. For further information about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to maintain security, as to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." Reference Manual for keywords within web addresses. The router allows you to direct...
... Hidden by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. For further information about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to maintain security, as to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." Reference Manual for keywords within web addresses. The router allows you to direct...
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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 the attached PCs. The following features simplify installation ... 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 WGT624 v3 as soon as Entersys or WinPOET on your local network....
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 the attached PCs. The following features simplify installation ... 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 WGT624 v3 as soon as Entersys or WinPOET on your local network....
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... your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the WGT624 v3 wireless router: • Flash memory for repair. Application Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router...
... your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the WGT624 v3 wireless router: • Flash memory for repair. Application Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router...
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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. Power is initialized. Indicates that the Wireless port is not supplied to the router. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with a 100 Mbps device. Table 2-1. These LEDs are green when lit. The Local (LAN) port...
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. Power is initialized. Indicates that the Wireless port is not supplied to the router. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with a 100 Mbps device. Table 2-1. These LEDs are green when lit. The Local (LAN) port...
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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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... 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. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your wireless settings. - Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Click Setup and...
... 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. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your wireless settings. - Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Click Setup and...
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... admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you want to change your Internet connection. Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it during the setup in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. Note: The router user name and...
... admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you want to change your Internet connection. Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it during the setup in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. Note: The router user name and...
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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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Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, 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 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; 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 Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... JerAB in your ISP, select Yes. Login: This is lost. • Internet IP Address: If you log in to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you have installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or Enternet (from...IP address for you automatically when you with your full e-mail address, then type it in the leftmost column. If this box. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the Login box. - "Other" (PPPoE) is for Australia only. - Otherwise, this may click an item...
... JerAB in your ISP, select Yes. Login: This is lost. • Internet IP Address: If you log in to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you have installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or Enternet (from...IP address for you automatically when you with your full e-mail address, then type it in the leftmost column. If this box. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the Login box. - "Other" (PPPoE) is for Australia only. - Otherwise, this may click an item...
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... properly. If your ISP has given you a specific Host name, then type it is its unique address on their names. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will find an IP address for example, CCA7324-A). ...also known as the computer's MAC (Media Access Control) address. 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Note: If you get DNS server addresses. • Router MAC Address: Your computer's local address is likely that your DNS servers aren't set up ...
... properly. If your ISP has given you a specific Host name, then type it is its unique address on their names. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will find an IP address for example, CCA7324-A). ...also known as the computer's MAC (Media Access Control) address. 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Note: If you get DNS server addresses. • Router MAC Address: Your computer's local address is likely that your DNS servers aren't set up ...