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... to be used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. 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 standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. A direct connection to the Internet and...
... to be used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. 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 standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. A direct connection to the Internet and...
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... 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 Internet and Wireless Settings Initial Configuration ...3-2 Logging Into Your Router 3-3 Changing Your Configuration 3-6 Internet Settings...
... 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 Internet and Wireless Settings Initial Configuration ...3-2 Logging Into Your Router 3-3 Changing Your Configuration 3-6 Internet Settings...
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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 ...Data 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 ...Data 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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...HTML version of the manual is available on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Click the print icon in the... to a major topic. Use the Print button on the Adobe Web site at the top left of any page. - 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. • ...
...HTML version of the manual is available on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Click the print icon in the... to a major topic. Use the Print button on the Adobe Web site at the top left of any page. - 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. • ...
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... Protocol Support. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. In addition to 253 computers. With minimum setup, you with multiple web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides...
... Protocol Support. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. In addition to 253 computers. With minimum setup, you with multiple web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides...
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..., attacks, and administrator logins. 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 email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs. 2-2 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for...
..., attacks, and administrator logins. 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 email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs. 2-2 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for...
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... prevents Internet locations from reaching your PCs. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information...described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens...
... prevents Internet locations from reaching your PCs. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information...described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens...
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... need to return the router for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. 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...
... need to return the router for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. 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...
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... 3. Contact your settings work and you connect successfully, your ISP to the NETGEAR Web site. On the Router GearBox CD, read the Troubleshooting Guide or the Troubleshooting section in the Router Installation Guide. 4. This value may click Logout to manually type the MAC ... if the Use Computer MAC Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. enjoy surfing the 'net! Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-9 202-10090-01, April 2005
... 3. Contact your settings work and you connect successfully, your ISP to the NETGEAR Web site. On the Router GearBox CD, read the Troubleshooting Guide or the Troubleshooting section in the Router Installation Guide. 4. This value may click Logout to manually type the MAC ... if the Use Computer MAC Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. enjoy surfing the 'net! Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-9 202-10090-01, April 2005
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...Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode. - 108 Mbps only: Only compatible 802.11g wireless stations that support 108 Mbps can connect. - "Open System" or "Shared Key" Check your wireless card's documentation to see what ...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. • Name (SSID): Enter a value of up to access this can be used. - Auto 108 Mbps: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless...
...Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode. - 108 Mbps only: Only compatible 802.11g wireless stations that support 108 Mbps can connect. - "Open System" or "Shared Key" Check your wireless card's documentation to see what ...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. • Name (SSID): Enter a value of up to access this can be used. - Auto 108 Mbps: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless...
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... Block Sites menu is below: Figure 4-1: Block Sites menu Content Filtering 4-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router provides you to Internet Sites The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you with web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Up to protect...addresses and web address keywords. Chapter 4 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router to 255 entries are supported in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
... Block Sites menu is below: Figure 4-1: Block Sites menu Content Filtering 4-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router provides you to Internet Sites The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you with web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Up to protect...addresses and web address keywords. Chapter 4 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router to 255 entries are supported in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
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... address. From the Main Menu of the WGT624 v3 wireless router is released by NETGEAR. To force the router to upload new firmware into the WGT624 v3 wireless router must support HTTP uploads. Do not interrupt the upgrade process once it has started. Note: The web browser used to look for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Show Statistics action buttons are described...
... address. From the Main Menu of the WGT624 v3 wireless router is released by NETGEAR. To force the router to upload new firmware into the WGT624 v3 wireless router must support HTTP uploads. Do not interrupt the upgrade process once it has started. Note: The web browser used to look for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Show Statistics action buttons are described...
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...server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the router. None is universally supported. When set to it, and which must be disconnected. RIP...-1 is the LAN address of the router. RIP-2B uses subnet ...
...server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the router. None is universally supported. When set to it, and which must be disconnected. RIP...-1 is the LAN address of the router. RIP-2B uses subnet ...
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... any local ports that are available on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/docs. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you turn on : • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The Wireless port LED is lit. (Note: The LED...in factory default setting and is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. If the port is on the NETGEAR, Inc. When power is first applied, verify that : a. Power LED Not On If the Power and other ...
... any local ports that are available on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/docs. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you turn on : • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The Wireless port LED is lit. (Note: The LED...in factory default setting and is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. If the port is on the NETGEAR, Inc. When power is first applied, verify that : a. Power LED Not On If the Power and other ...
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... see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. 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...DSL modem. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If all LEDs are still on... 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 ...
... see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. 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...DSL modem. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If all LEDs are still on... 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 ...
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... documents are listed on routing tables maintained by a router. In these routing tables, a router builds up a logical picture of the Internet. The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is a small office router that defines the architecture and operation of the overall ...network by a slower-speed wide-area network (WAN) link such as a cable or DSL modem. Related Publications As you may be in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported...
... documents are listed on routing tables maintained by a router. In these routing tables, a router builds up a logical picture of the Internet. The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is a small office router that defines the architecture and operation of the overall ...network by a slower-speed wide-area network (WAN) link such as a cable or DSL modem. Related Publications As you may be in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported...
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... standard classes of the address are interconnected across the world, every machine on the network. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. You can correctly identify the host section of the address. These address classes have a unique address... easier to make sure that transmitted data reaches the correct destination. B-2 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (...
... standard classes of the address are interconnected across the world, every machine on the network. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. You can correctly identify the host section of the address. These address classes have a unique address... easier to make sure that transmitted data reaches the correct destination. B-2 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (...
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This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. • Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window. • Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. • The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. Preparing Your Network C-9 202-10090-01, April 2005
This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. • Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window. • Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. • The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. Preparing Your Network C-9 202-10090-01, April 2005
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...(PPPoE). Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to contract with the TCP/IP information that dynamic information. Your firewall does not support a USB-connected broadband modem. ...In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your firewall takes the place of the configuration information is dynamically assigned when...
...(PPPoE). Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to contract with the TCP/IP information that dynamic information. Your firewall does not support a USB-connected broadband modem. ...In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your firewall takes the place of the configuration information is dynamically assigned when...
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...). This mode enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. This means the wireless station will try to associate with any messages that includes an... access point has the stronger radio frequency (RF) signal, providing that both the access point and wireless station use Open System authentication. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought ...
...). This mode enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. This means the wireless station will try to associate with any messages that includes an... access point has the stronger radio frequency (RF) signal, providing that both the access point and wireless station use Open System authentication. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought ...