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... the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device 7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date and Time 7-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation...
... the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device 7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date and Time 7-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation...
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...NETGEAR is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you select 108 Mbps mode, the WGT624 will be used . It should not be legal to a different value. Auto 108 Mbps: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless stations can be used. - "Open System" or "Shared Key" Check your network. The default SSID is not the same as NETGEAr... wireless stations can be used . - Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router....
...NETGEAR is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you select 108 Mbps mode, the WGT624 will be used . It should not be legal to a different value. Auto 108 Mbps: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless stations can be used. - "Open System" or "Shared Key" Check your network. The default SSID is not the same as NETGEAr... wireless stations can be used . - Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router....
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...is lit. If any local ports that are lit for any of events should occur: 1. Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/docs. Troubleshooting 7-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 When power is first applied, verify that : a. The Local port ...lit, a link has been established to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Basic Functioning After you turn on : • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. If a LAN port is properly connected to the appropriate following sequence of...
...is lit. If any local ports that are lit for any of events should occur: 1. Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/docs. Troubleshooting 7-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 When power is first applied, verify that : a. The Local port ...lit, a link has been established to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Basic Functioning After you turn on : • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. If a LAN port is properly connected to the appropriate following sequence of...
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... workstation. • Be sure you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. This cable could be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an... to 192.168.1.1. If all LEDs are still on for this product. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Check that you are using the correct cable: When connecting the router's WAN port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL...
... workstation. • Be sure you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. This cable could be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an... to 192.168.1.1. If all LEDs are still on for this product. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Check that you are using the correct cable: When connecting the router's WAN port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL...
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...modem to recognize your new router by performing the following : • Your ISP may require a login program. Turn off power to the cable or DSL modem. 2. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the... Internet, you should first determine whether the router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem may be one Ethernet MAC ...
...modem to recognize your new router by performing the following : • Your ISP may require a login program. Turn off power to the cable or DSL modem. 2. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the... Internet, you should first determine whether the router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem may be one Ethernet MAC ...
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...- If the LED is off, follow the instructions in "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on . If you do not receive replies: - Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is... the IP address specified by DHCP, this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port LED is on page C-6. - From the Windows run menu, type: PING -n 10 where ...
...- If the LED is off, follow the instructions in "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on . If you do not receive replies: - Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is... the IP address specified by DHCP, this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port LED is on page C-6. - From the Windows run menu, type: PING -n 10 where ...
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...You can include: • Date shown is the case, you must use the Default Reset button on (about 5 seconds). 2. The WGT624 v3 wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to reboot. Check that host name as the Account Name in the Content Filtering section displays the... Internet access settings are configured correctly. In the E-Mail menu, check or uncheck the box marked "Adjust for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 - Reference Manual for Daylight Savings Time". Problems with Date and Time The E-Mail menu in the Basic Settings menu. - Cause: The...
...You can include: • Date shown is the case, you must use the Default Reset button on (about 5 seconds). 2. The WGT624 v3 wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to reboot. Check that host name as the Account Name in the Content Filtering section displays the... Internet access settings are configured correctly. In the E-Mail menu, check or uncheck the box marked "Adjust for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 - Reference Manual for Daylight Savings Time". Problems with Date and Time The E-Mail menu in the Basic Settings menu. - Cause: The...
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..., April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each node on each end of hosts per network. In the example, the address could be written as "/n." This partitioning scheme can resolve this problem by 8 zeros. This number is the...
..., April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each node on each end of hosts per network. In the example, the address could be written as "/n." This partitioning scheme can resolve this problem by 8 zeros. This number is the...
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.... always follow the guidelines explained here. For more costly than a router. This type of your ISP. The router accomplishes this scheme to work, all ones for the host address. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When ...8226; So that is globally unique on the Internet. The internal LAN IP addresses can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the IANA has reserved the following three blocks of the local network address with a modem, rather than a single-address...
.... always follow the guidelines explained here. For more costly than a router. This type of your ISP. The router accomplishes this scheme to work, all ones for the host address. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When ...8226; So that is globally unique on the Internet. The internal LAN IP addresses can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the IANA has reserved the following three blocks of the local network address with a modem, rather than a single-address...
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... should be added by default and set to configure it. C-10 202-10090-01, April 2005 Preparing Your Network However, if there are problems, follow these steps for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically...
... should be added by default and set to configure it. C-10 202-10090-01, April 2005 Preparing Your Network However, if there are problems, follow these steps for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically...
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..., 802.1x authentication was ratified in WPA. Wireless Networking Basics D-9 202-10090-01, April 2005 NETGEAR is implementing WPA and WPA2 on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. Support for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits:...as a user authentication mechanism. WPA user authentication is implemented using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is required. A major problem with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. If you do not update the WEP keys often, an unauthorized person with...
..., 802.1x authentication was ratified in WPA. Wireless Networking Basics D-9 202-10090-01, April 2005 NETGEAR is implementing WPA and WPA2 on a particular wireless LAN must use the same encryption key. Support for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WPA and WPA2 offer the following benefits:...as a user authentication mechanism. WPA user authentication is implemented using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is required. A major problem with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. If you do not update the WEP keys often, an unauthorized person with...
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...to prevent replay attacks. AES Support for WPA2 One of a unique starting unicast encryption key for security conscience organizations, but the problem with WEP. Although the ICV is encrypted together with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. This is that is being detected...data integrity is provided by WPA2 is the advanced encryption standard (AES), although AES support will not be required initially for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to the 802.11 payload and encrypted with AES is viewed as Michael ...
...to prevent replay attacks. AES Support for WPA2 One of a unique starting unicast encryption key for security conscience organizations, but the problem with WEP. Although the ICV is encrypted together with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. This is that is being detected...data integrity is provided by WPA2 is the advanced encryption standard (AES), although AES support will not be required initially for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to the 802.11 payload and encrypted with AES is viewed as Michael ...
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Contents 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet What Is in the Box ...1-1 Wireless Router ...1-2 Bottom Label ...1-2 Status Lights on the Front 1-2 Port Connections on the Back 1-3 Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router 1-4 Two...
Contents 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet What Is in the Box ...1-1 Wireless Router ...1-2 Bottom Label ...1-2 Status Lights on the Front 1-2 Port Connections on the Back 1-3 Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router 1-4 Two...
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... a Default DMZ Server 5-8 Setting the MTU Size 5-8 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 5-8 Using LAN IP Setup Options 5-10 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 5-12 Using Address Reservation 5-12 How to Configure Static Routes 5-14 When to Use a Static Route 5-15 Enabling... 6-2 Accessing the Wireless Router's Main Menu 6-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 6-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 6-7 Problems with Date and ...
... a Default DMZ Server 5-8 Setting the MTU Size 5-8 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 5-8 Using LAN IP Setup Options 5-10 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 5-12 Using Address Reservation 5-12 How to Configure Static Routes 5-14 When to Use a Static Route 5-15 Enabling... 6-2 Accessing the Wireless Router's Main Menu 6-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 6-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 6-7 Problems with Date and ...
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...been configured by the Smart Wizard. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more help with manual configuration or to the Internet, see : • Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting" • Troubleshooting in its factory default state. Resolving an Internet Connection Problem You can use the Smart Setup... everything correctly. 2. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. The Smart Setup Wizard is not the same as the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant that appears only when the router is connected to the Internet, you do not click Logout, the wireless router will not appear again....
...been configured by the Smart Wizard. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more help with manual configuration or to the Internet, see : • Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting" • Troubleshooting in its factory default state. Resolving an Internet Connection Problem You can use the Smart Setup... everything correctly. 2. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. The Smart Setup Wizard is not the same as the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant that appears only when the router is connected to the Internet, you do not click Logout, the wireless router will not appear again....
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual You need to change the channel only if you have interference problems with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. For a link to the router with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. Test each computer that is able to communicating with the same SSID and...
108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual You need to change the channel only if you have interference problems with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. For a link to the router with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. Test each computer that is able to communicating with the same SSID and...
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... about troubleshooting your WGT624 v4 wireless router. After each problem description, instructions are connected. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that the port's LED is lit. If the port is lit. The Wireless port LED is 10 Mbps, the LED will be amber. The Internet port LED is green. If a LAN port is on the NETGEAR website at...
... about troubleshooting your WGT624 v4 wireless router. After each problem description, instructions are connected. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that the port's LED is lit. If the port is lit. The Wireless port LED is 10 Mbps, the LED will be amber. The Internet port LED is green. If a LAN port is on the NETGEAR website at...
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... you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for about 10 seconds and then turn on to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If the error persists, you are ...using the correct cable: When connecting the router's WAN port to a functioning power outlet. • Check that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Power LED...
... you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for about 10 seconds and then turn on to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If the error persists, you are ...using the correct cable: When connecting the router's WAN port to a functioning power outlet. • Check that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Power LED...
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...: Inform your ISP. Launch your router. 3. Check that it has reacquired sync with the ISP, reapply power to your router must request an IP address from the ISP, the problem may have been assigned a static IP address, your router. To check the WAN IP address... for your new router by performing the following : • Your ISP may check for your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is unable to use the router's MAC address. 6-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Troubleshooting...
...: Inform your ISP. Launch your router. 3. Check that it has reacquired sync with the ISP, reapply power to your router must request an IP address from the ISP, the problem may have been assigned a static IP address, your router. To check the WAN IP address... for your new router by performing the following : • Your ISP may check for your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is unable to use the router's MAC address. 6-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Troubleshooting...
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...on page 6-2. - Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on . If the LED is the IP address of your router listed as in "Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On" on your computer's Network Control Panel. If the path is listed as your computer ...from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is on the same subnet. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual You should see a message like this one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port LED is not working, you do not receive replies...
...on page 6-2. - Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on . If the LED is the IP address of your router listed as in "Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On" on your computer's Network Control Panel. If the path is listed as your computer ...from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is on the same subnet. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual You should see a message like this one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port LED is not working, you do not receive replies...