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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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All rights reserved. April 2005. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and,...radio interference in the operating instructions. ii 202-10090-01, April 2005 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is hereby certified that may , however, be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult ...
All rights reserved. April 2005. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. However, there is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and,...radio interference in the operating instructions. ii 202-10090-01, April 2005 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is hereby certified that may , however, be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult ...
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...: 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 World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in...
...: 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 World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in...
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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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...typographical conventions: Table 1-1. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used ... Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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. ...
...typographical conventions: Table 1-1. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used ... Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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. ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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.... - The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Click the Complete PDF Manual 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 your needs. • Printing...
.... - The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Click the Complete PDF Manual 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 your needs. • Printing...
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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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... and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 computers. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL...
... and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 computers. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL...
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...) protection. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your LAN to Internet locations or services that have the network name (SSID) can connect. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected...
...) protection. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your LAN to Internet locations or services that have the network name (SSID) can connect. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected...
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... requests originating from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing...
... requests originating from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing...
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... a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. 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 PCs on your type of ISP account. •...of Internet connection, asking you to attached PCs on your router from almost any type of firmware 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 ...
... a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. 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 PCs on your type of ISP account. •...of Internet connection, asking you to attached PCs on your router from almost any type of firmware 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 ...
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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: - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the WGT624 v3 wireless router: • Flash memory for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual...
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: - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the WGT624 v3 wireless router: • Flash memory for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual...
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... the Internet port. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Viewed from left to the router. LED Descriptions Label Power Internet Wireless Local Activity On Off On Blink On On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber...of the router. Data is initialized. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. The Local (LAN) 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 Internet port. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Viewed from left to the router. LED Descriptions Label Power Internet Wireless Local Activity On Off On Blink On On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber...of the router. Data is initialized. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. The Local (LAN) 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...
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... 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. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v3 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local...
... 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. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v3 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local...
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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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... the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to configure your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Note: Do not change your wireless connections are working, you can also configure maintenance (see Chapter 5,...Once you are an advanced user, you can also configure the router's content filtering parameters if you need to change the default settings. Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation ...
... the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to configure your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Note: Do not change your wireless connections are working, you can also configure maintenance (see Chapter 5,...Once you are an advanced user, you can also configure the router's content filtering parameters if you need to change the default settings. Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation ...