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...202-10090-01, April 2005 Trademarks NETGEAR is hereby certified that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is declared by the application of some equipment (for help. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that ...interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may occur due to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Please refer to certain restrictions. All rights reserved. April 2005. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows...
...202-10090-01, April 2005 Trademarks NETGEAR is hereby certified that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is declared by the application of some equipment (for help. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that ...interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may occur due to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Please refer to certain restrictions. All rights reserved. April 2005. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows...
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... C-18 Are Login Protocols Used C-18 What Is Your 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...
... C-18 Are Login Protocols Used C-18 What Is Your 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...
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...topic. About This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of ...the window. Use the Print button 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. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
...topic. About This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of ...the window. Use the Print button 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. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624...
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... the attached PCs. If so, it to the network. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you...such as Entersys or WinPOET on your Internet service provider (ISP). 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 the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP...
... the attached PCs. If so, it to the network. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you...such as Entersys or WinPOET on your Internet service provider (ISP). 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 the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP...
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...on page 3-2). Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router 2. A 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 Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password...Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you changed it during the setup in to your router, do the following: 1. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If...
...on page 3-2). Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router 2. A 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 Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password...Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you changed it during the setup in to your router, do the following: 1. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If...
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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. 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
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... TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Up Time Poll Interval Router Statistics Fields Description The statistics for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click on the WAN and LAN ports. The number of packets received on this port since the router was last restarted. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on this port... status of time since reset or manual clear. The number of collisions on the WAN and LAN ports. Click on this port since this window. Figure 5-3: Router Statistics screen This screen shows the following statistics: Table 5-1.
... TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Up Time Poll Interval Router Statistics Fields Description The statistics for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click on the WAN and LAN ports. The number of packets received on this port since the router was last restarted. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on this port... status of time since reset or manual clear. The number of collisions on the WAN and LAN ports. Click on this port since this window. Figure 5-3: Router Statistics screen This screen shows the following statistics: Table 5-1.
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....If the WGT624 v3 finds new firmware is important not to interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the browser interface, under the ... the software. To upload firmware from your router will typically take about one minute. To check for documentation updates which are available at http://www.netgear.com/docs. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Note: Be sure to check the NETGEAR web site for new firmware: 1. Click Upload...
....If the WGT624 v3 finds new firmware is important not to interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the browser interface, under the ... the software. To upload firmware from your router will typically take about one minute. To check for documentation updates which are available at http://www.netgear.com/docs. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Note: Be sure to check the NETGEAR web site for new firmware: 1. Click Upload...
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...Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. • Make sure your PC's IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x: Recent versions of Windows and MacOS will set the router's IP address to 192.168.1.254. Troubleshooting 7-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Note: If your browser has Java, JavaScript,...IP Properties" on page C-6 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router's web Configuration interface from the PC to the router and reboot your PC. • If your IP address is in...
...Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. • Make sure your PC's IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x: Recent versions of Windows and MacOS will set the router's IP address to 192.168.1.254. Troubleshooting 7-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Note: If your browser has Java, JavaScript,...IP Properties" on page C-6 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router's web Configuration interface from the PC to the router and reboot your PC. • If your IP address is in...
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...operating system documentation. • Your PC may not have the router configured as described in this one or two DNS servers for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 OR Configure your router to spoof your PC's MAC address. From the Windows toolbar, click on OK. If your PC obtains its TCP/IP... gateway. Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can obtain an IP address, but...
...operating system documentation. • Your PC may not have the router configured as described in this one or two DNS servers for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 OR Configure your router to spoof your PC's MAC address. From the Windows toolbar, click on OK. If your PC obtains its TCP/IP... gateway. Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can obtain an IP address, but...
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...is different from the network address of the remote device. - Check that your PC has the IP address of the router is on the same subnet. 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=...If the path is the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Check to your PC's Network Control Panel. From the Windows run menu, type: PING -n 10 where is not functioning correctly, you do not receive replies: - If you could have one of a remote device...
...is different from the network address of the remote device. - Check that your PC has the IP address of the router is on the same subnet. 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=...If the path is the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Check to your PC's Network Control Panel. From the Windows run menu, type: PING -n 10 where is not functioning correctly, you do not receive replies: - If you could have one of a remote device...
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... include the software components you need for networking with your operating system or networking software to "Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers" on page C-19 or "Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers" on your computer. Preparing Your Computers for TCP...C Preparing Your Network This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router and how to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon. • Macintosh Operating System...
... include the software components you need for networking with your operating system or networking software to "Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers" on page C-19 or "Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers" on your computer. Preparing Your Computers for TCP...C Preparing Your Network This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router and how to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon. • Macintosh Operating System...
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The WGT624 v3 wireless router is shipped preconfigured as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. The firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: • PC or...automatically from a DHCP server during the TCP/IP installation process. Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 In your Windows CD; Each PC must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Double-click the Network...
The WGT624 v3 wireless router is shipped preconfigured as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. The firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: • PC or...automatically from a DHCP server during the TCP/IP installation process. Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 In your Windows CD; Each PC must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Double-click the Network...
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b. Click the Add button. Select Microsoft. d. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. b. Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click ..., and then click OK. Preparing Your Network C-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Select Adapter, and then click Add. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks. Click the Add button. c. c.
b. Click the Add button. Select Microsoft. d. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. b. Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click ..., and then click OK. Preparing Your Network C-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Select Adapter, and then click Add. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks. Click the Add button. c. c.
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...that are many similarities in the procedures for each of these versions of the window. • Choose Settings, and then Control Panel. • Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on the Windows desktop, position your mouse button. • If the icon is to ... Neighborhood icon is on it and right-click your mouse pointer over it . Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you through the configuration process for different Windows systems when using DHCP to obtain the information from a DHCP server in the network. Select Client for...
...that are many similarities in the procedures for each of these versions of the window. • Choose Settings, and then Control Panel. • Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on the Windows desktop, position your mouse button. • If the icon is to ... Neighborhood icon is on it and right-click your mouse pointer over it . Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you through the configuration process for different Windows systems when using DHCP to obtain the information from a DHCP server in the network. Select Client for...
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Preparing Your Network C-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Verify the following TCP/IP Properties window will display. The following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button.
Preparing Your Network C-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Verify the following TCP/IP Properties window will display. The following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button.
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... and click Next. 4. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to continue. C-6 Preparing Your Network 202-10090-01, April 2005 Repeat these steps for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • By default, ... connection manually" or "I want to select it. Reference Manual for each PC with this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 1. Restart the PC. Uncheck all boxes in the radio button to ...
... and click Next. 4. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to continue. C-6 Preparing Your Network 202-10090-01, April 2005 Repeat these steps for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • By default, ... connection manually" or "I want to select it. Reference Manual for each PC with this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 1. Restart the PC. Uncheck all boxes in the radio button to ...
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... adapter. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Verify that 'Client for Microsoft Networks' and 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for IP Networking...it during the TCP/IP installation process. If an Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. Preparing Your Network C-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 you may need to show ...
... adapter. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Verify that 'Client for Microsoft Networks' and 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for IP Networking...it during the TCP/IP installation process. If an Ethernet adapter is selected. 7. Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. Preparing Your Network C-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 you may need to show ...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in the procedures for each of these versions of the window. • Right-click on the Connection you will use and choose Status. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You ... Connections icon on the PC, located to the next step. • Now the Network Connection window displays. The following steps will take you through the configuration process for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. C-8 Preparing Your Network 202-10090-01, April ...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in the procedures for each of these versions of the window. • Right-click on the Connection you will use and choose Status. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You ... Connections icon on the PC, located to the next step. • Now the Network Connection window displays. The following steps will take you through the configuration process for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. C-8 Preparing Your Network 202-10090-01, April ...
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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 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.