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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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... outlet on the market and has been granted the right to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Statement of...
... outlet on the market and has been granted the right to radio or television reception, which the receiver is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Statement of...
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... 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. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGT624 v3 April 2005 router WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router Home English 202-10090-01 iii 202-10090...
... 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. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGT624 v3 April 2005 router WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router Home English 202-10090-01 iii 202-10090...
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...April 2005 Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router April 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and ... uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter...
...April 2005 Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router April 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and ... uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter...
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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 base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that...
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 base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that...
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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 manual is available on the Adobe Web site at ...
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 manual is available on the Adobe Web site at ...
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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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..., 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, web-based setup for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. This chapter describes the features of status and activity. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with the ability to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. • Extensive...
..., 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, web-based setup for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. This chapter describes the features of status and activity. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with the ability to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. • Extensive...
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... email the log to defend against hacker attacks. Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. 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. •...
... email the log to defend against hacker attacks. Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. 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. •...
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... half-duplex operation. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with several features designed to maintain security, as to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. You can connect to Internet content by NAT NAT opens...
... half-duplex operation. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with several features designed to maintain security, as to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. You can connect to Internet content by NAT NAT opens...
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... may be statically or dynamically assigned 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 the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP.... If so, it to install the 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 run a login program such as NAT, allows the use ...
... may be statically or dynamically assigned 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 the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP.... If so, it to install the 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 run a login program such as NAT, allows the use ...
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... Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. 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. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v3 Resource CD, including: -
... Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. 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. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v3 Resource CD, including: -
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... when lit. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the LEDs to the router. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Power...
... when lit. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the LEDs to the router. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Power...
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... 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. Reference Manual for connecting 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. Reference Manual for connecting 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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...8226; How to change your cabling. • How to connect to the Internet. • How to get to the wireless settings, you will also have to have to select the country where you are located and decide whether you will have security ... 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. Reference Manual for information on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your...
...8226; How to change your cabling. • How to connect to the Internet. • How to get to the wireless settings, you will also have to have to select the country where you are located and decide whether you will have security ... 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. Reference Manual for information on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your...
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... as any user name or password you have configured your Internet connection. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you changed it during the setup in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. 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 Type...
... as any user name or password you have configured your Internet connection. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you changed it during the setup in "Initial Configuration" on page 3-6. 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 Type...
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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 want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, 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
Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, 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
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... of your Internet and wireless settings after 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...
... of your Internet and wireless settings after 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...