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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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... 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...
... 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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.... 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. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User...
.... 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. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. About This Manual 1-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User...
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... 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 access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge...
... 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 access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge...
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... printing two pages on the browser toolbar to view and print PDF files. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of the window. The PDF version of the manual is available on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting ... single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - Tip: If your printer supports printing...
... printing two pages on the browser toolbar to view and print PDF files. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of the window. The PDF version of the manual is available on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting ... single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - Tip: If your printer supports 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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... security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. 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...
... security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. 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...
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...also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to make the right connection. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Requests originating from outside the LAN ...crossover cables, as to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Reference Manual for keywords within web addresses. The router allows you to direct incoming traffic to access objectionable Internet sites. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to specific PCs based on the ...
...also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to make the right connection. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Requests originating from outside the LAN ...crossover cables, as to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Reference Manual for keywords within web addresses. The router allows you to direct incoming traffic to access objectionable Internet sites. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to specific PCs based on the ...
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...• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by simulating a dial-up connection. 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 share an Internet account using only a single IP ...over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by DHCP The WGT624 v3 wireless router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using...
...• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by simulating a dial-up connection. 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 share an Internet account using only a single IP ...over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by DHCP The WGT624 v3 wireless router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using...
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... case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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.... Introduction 2-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual 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 return the router for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven...
... case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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.... Introduction 2-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual 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 return the router for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven...
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... Label Power Internet Wireless Local Activity On Off On Blink On On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is supplied to verify connections. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to the router. Table 2-1. The...wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Indicates that the Wireless port is not supplied to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on this port. 2-6 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Viewed from left to the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router...
... Label Power Internet Wireless Local Activity On Off On Blink On On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is supplied to verify connections. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to the router. Table 2-1. The...wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Indicates that the Wireless port is not supplied to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on this port. 2-6 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Viewed from left to the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router...
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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 connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v3 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the...
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 connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v3 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the...
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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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...type of security you select, you want 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. Click Setup and follow the instructions. When you get started Figure...; How to change your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - The following screen appears: Click SETUP to configure your PC. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, ...
...type of security you select, you want 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. Click Setup and follow the instructions. When you get started Figure...; How to change your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - The following screen appears: Click SETUP to configure your PC. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters). 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, ...
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...login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login window Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router 2. Figure 3-2: Log in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. Logging... Into Your Router To log into your router after you want to change your Internet or wireless settings later, see "Changing Your Configuration" on page 3-2). Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter ...
...login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-3: Login window Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router 2. Figure 3-2: Log in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. Logging... Into Your Router To log into your router after you want to change your Internet or wireless settings later, see "Changing Your Configuration" on page 3-2). Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter ...
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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 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3.
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Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if 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 Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4.
Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if 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 Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4.
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... they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005
... they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005
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...or you with your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it . Password: Type the password that you use to log in to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you may work for that you use in . Note: If you log in...kept alive" by your ISP. Select Yes. For example, if your full e-mail address, then type it in this box. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in Austria and other European countries. Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that area ...
...or you with your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it . Password: Type the password that you use to log in to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you may work for that you use in . Note: If you log in...kept alive" by your ISP. Select Yes. For example, if your full e-mail address, then type it in this box. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in Austria and other European countries. Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that area ...
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...name in the IP Address. • Account Name (also known as the computer's MAC (Media Access Control) address. 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 This is used to you by your ISP. If you have a Domain name given to look up properly....Name Server (DNS) Address: The DNS server is also referred to a Web site, it (for you automatically when you connect. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you with the required information. Select...
...name in the IP Address. • Account Name (also known as the computer's MAC (Media Access Control) address. 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 This is used to you by your ISP. If you have a Domain name given to look up properly....Name Server (DNS) Address: The DNS server is also referred to a Web site, it (for you automatically when you connect. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you with the required information. Select...