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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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..., and 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...
..., and 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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... chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. 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. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the WGT624 v3...
... chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. 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. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the WGT624 v3...
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... 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 PDF versions of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR...
... 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 PDF versions of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR...
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... paper and printer ink by selecting this manual you can choose one of the complete manual 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. The PDF version of the window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Each...
... paper and printer ink by selecting this manual you can choose one of the complete manual 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. The PDF version of the window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Each...
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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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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 turned off -limits. • Logs security incidents. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an...
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 turned off -limits. • Logs security incidents. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an...
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...right connection. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." The router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service port number of ports. Each Ethernet port ...configuration. For further information about crossover cables, as to a switch or hub. Introduction 2-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN. • ...
...right connection. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." The router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service port number of ports. Each Ethernet port ...configuration. For further information about crossover cables, as to a switch or hub. Introduction 2-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN. • ...
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...easily configure your Internet service provider (ISP). 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 attached PCs on your WGT624 v3 as soon as a DNS ...DNS Proxy When DHCP is available. If so, it to the attached PCs. 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 install the upgrade. The following features simplify installation and ...
...easily configure your Internet service provider (ISP). 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 attached PCs on your WGT624 v3 as soon as a DNS ...DNS Proxy When DHCP is available. If so, it to the attached PCs. 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 install the upgrade. The following features simplify installation and ...
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... 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: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Application Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration...
... 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: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Application Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration...
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... device. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a 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 router. Table 2-1. Power is detected on the front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Data is being transmitted or received...
... device. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a 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 router. Table 2-1. Power is detected on the front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Data is being transmitted or received...
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... • 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 router to a cable or DSL modem •...
... • 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 router to a cable or DSL modem •...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
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... passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - When you get to get started Figure 3-1: Smart Wizard Installation Assistant Startup screen 2. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters...
... passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - When you get to get started Figure 3-1: Smart Wizard Installation Assistant Startup screen 2. Reference Manual for information on the wireless authentication and encryption parameters...
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... enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have configured your router, do the following: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router 2. 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 Internet connection. Reference Manual for the router...
... enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have configured your router, do the following: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router 2. 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 Internet connection. Reference Manual for the router...
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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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Figure 3-5: Firmware Upgrade Assistant popup and screen Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5). Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4.
Figure 3-5: Firmware Upgrade Assistant popup and screen Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5). Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4.
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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...
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... IP address for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the leftmost column. Idle Timeout: An idle Internet connection will be terminated after this box. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-7 202-10090-01...this may click an item in your router, you will not need to enter login information every time you connect to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet...have a PPPoE account with a fixed IP address, the router will be left blank. - Reference Manual for you automatically when you connect.
... IP address for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the leftmost column. Idle Timeout: An idle Internet connection will be terminated after this box. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-7 202-10090-01...this may click an item in your router, you will not need to enter login information every time you connect to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet...have a PPPoE account with a fixed IP address, the router will be left blank. - Reference Manual for you automatically when you connect.
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... your account name or user name in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a fixed IP address, the router will find an IP address for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP. Select Get Dynamically From ISP. If you have...: Your computer's local address is its unique address on their names. This is used to a Web site, it in this box. Reference Manual for you automatically when you connect. You may require a Host name of your ISP will have provided you with the required information. If your...
... your account name or user name in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a fixed IP address, the router will find an IP address for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP. Select Get Dynamically From ISP. If you have...: Your computer's local address is its unique address on their names. This is used to a Web site, it in this box. Reference Manual for you automatically when you connect. You may require a Host name of your ISP will have provided you with the required information. If your...