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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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... by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und...
... by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und...
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... Customer Support Refer to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Read instructions for correct handling. When used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the...
... Customer Support Refer to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Read instructions for correct handling. When used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the...
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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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... 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 Using NAT B-7 MAC...
... 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 Using NAT B-7 MAC...
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... information of this manual. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router April 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the...
... information of this manual. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router April 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the...
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... base for the product model. • Links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for browsing forwards... in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
... base for the product model. • Links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for browsing forwards... in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
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... PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the window. Click the print icon in a browser 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...
... PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of the window. Click the print icon in a browser 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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... of -day, web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for multiple computers 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. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router.
... of -day, web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for multiple computers 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. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router.
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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. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be generated manually or by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support...
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. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be generated manually or by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support...
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... and report attempts to maintain security, as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for keywords within web addresses. Security The WGT624 v3 wireless router is equipped with several features designed to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network.
... and report attempts to maintain security, as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for keywords within web addresses. Security The WGT624 v3 wireless router is equipped with several features designed to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network.
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... upgrade. 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 to the network. Reference Manual 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. This feature greatly simplifies...
... upgrade. 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 to the network. Reference Manual 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. This feature greatly simplifies...
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..., including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your use of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact 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. •...
..., including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your use of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact 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. •...
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... transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the router. Table 2-1. No link is initialized. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with an attached device. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described...
... transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the router. Table 2-1. No link is initialized. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with an attached device. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described...
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..., the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 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 connections listed below.
..., the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports 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 connections listed below.
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
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... existing Internet connection. Note: Do not change the default settings. Once you are working, you can also configure the router's content filtering parameters if you through the setup process. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 If you are an advanced user, you can also configure maintenance (see...
... existing Internet connection. Note: Do not change the default settings. Once you are working, you can also configure the router's content filtering parameters if you through the setup process. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 If you are an advanced user, you can also configure maintenance (see...
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... 202-10090-01, April 2005 The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the wireless settings, you will have to select the country where you are located and decide whether you will guide you ...security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. When you through the setup process: • How to change your wireless settings. - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will also have security on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Insert ...
... 202-10090-01, April 2005 The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the wireless settings, you will have to select the country where you are located and decide whether you will guide you ...security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. When you through the setup process: • How to change your wireless settings. - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will also have security on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Insert ...