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Contents 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet What Is in the Box ...1-1 Wireless Router ...1-2 Bottom Label ...1-2 Status Lights on the Front 1-2 Port Connections on the Back 1-3 Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router 1-4 Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup 1-4 Smart Wizard Installation 1-5 Manual Setup ...1-7 Connecting Your Wireless Router 1-7 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 1-10 ...
Contents 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print This Manual x Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet What Is in the Box ...1-1 Wireless Router ...1-2 Bottom Label ...1-2 Status Lights on the Front 1-2 Port Connections on the Back 1-3 Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router 1-4 Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup 1-4 Smart Wizard Installation 1-5 Manual Setup ...1-7 Connecting Your Wireless Router 1-7 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 1-10 ...
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... by MAC Address 2-13 Advanced Wireless Settings 2-15 Chapter 3 Content Filtering Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-1 Keyword Application Examples 3-2 Blocking Services (Port Filtering 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-3 Adding a Service to be Blocked 3-3 Creating a User-Defined Service Type 3-4 Scheduling Blocking ...3-5 E-Mail Alerts and Web Access Log Notifications 3-6 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 3-8 Chapter 4 Maintenance Viewing the Router Status 4-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-3 Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-3 Configuration File...
... by MAC Address 2-13 Advanced Wireless Settings 2-15 Chapter 3 Content Filtering Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-1 Keyword Application Examples 3-2 Blocking Services (Port Filtering 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-3 Adding a Service to be Blocked 3-3 Creating a User-Defined Service Type 3-4 Scheduling Blocking ...3-5 E-Mail Alerts and Web Access Log Notifications 3-6 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 3-8 Chapter 4 Maintenance Viewing the Router Status 4-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-3 Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-3 Configuration File...
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... Local Web and FTP Server Example 5-3 Network Computer Gaming Example 5-3 Using Port Triggering ...5-4 Port Triggering Menu 5-5 WAN Setup Options ...5-6 Assigning a Default DMZ Server 5-8 Setting the MTU Size 5-8 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 5-8 Using LAN IP Setup Options 5-10 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 5-12 Using Address Reservation 5-12 How to Configure Static Routes 5-14 When to Use a Static Route 5-15 Enabling Remote Management Access 5-16 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 5-17 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power LED Not On 6-2 LEDs Never Turn Off...
... Local Web and FTP Server Example 5-3 Network Computer Gaming Example 5-3 Using Port Triggering ...5-4 Port Triggering Menu 5-5 WAN Setup Options ...5-6 Assigning a Default DMZ Server 5-8 Setting the MTU Size 5-8 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 5-8 Using LAN IP Setup Options 5-10 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 5-12 Using Address Reservation 5-12 How to Configure Static Routes 5-14 When to Use a Static Route 5-15 Enabling Remote Management Access 5-16 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 5-17 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power LED Not On 6-2 LEDs Never Turn Off...
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This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. This manual uses the following formats to these specifications: Product version Manual publication date WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router May 2007 ix v1.0, May 2007 Tip: This format is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. The information...
This manual is used to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. This manual uses the following formats to these specifications: Product version Manual publication date WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router May 2007 ix v1.0, May 2007 Tip: This format is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. The information...
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... external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by region) • Vertical stand • A yellow Ethernet cable • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD, including: - Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet The WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through it. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. The Smart Wizard Installation...
... external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by region) • Vertical stand • A yellow Ethernet cable • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD, including: - Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet The WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through it. For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. The Smart Wizard Installation...
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router Prepare the following before you set up your Internet service. • For suggestions about the best location to place your router, see "Optimizing Your Wireless Connections" on page 2-1. Depending on how your Internet account was set up, your wireless router. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have two methods available for the wireless router to use the wizard on the...
108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router Prepare the following before you set up your Internet service. • For suggestions about the best location to place your router, see "Optimizing Your Wireless Connections" on page 2-1. Depending on how your Internet account was set up, your wireless router. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have two methods available for the wireless router to use the wizard on the...
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... entered your wireless settings. 1-6 Connecting the Router to set it up later. A Success page opens after you through the setup process to: • Connect equipment: Follow onscreen instructions to connect your router. • Activate your network: The wizard detects your network with wireless security: You can set identifier (SSID). • Secure your Internet connection and network name. The network name is the service set up wireless security now, or choose to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2.
... entered your wireless settings. 1-6 Connecting the Router to set it up later. A Success page opens after you through the setup process to: • Connect equipment: Follow onscreen instructions to connect your router. • Activate your network: The wizard detects your network with wireless security: You can set identifier (SSID). • Secure your Internet connection and network name. The network name is the service set up wireless security now, or choose to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2.
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... Smart Wizard. Resolving an Internet Connection Problem You can change your Internet settings after there is in the Router Setup Manual on page 1-12. After you can change your ISP to verify the Internet connection. If you can click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support heading to the Internet Changing Your Internet Settings You can use the Smart Setup Wizard to change them manually. See "Changing Your Internet Settings" on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD 4. Using the Smart Setup Wizard to Change...
... Smart Wizard. Resolving an Internet Connection Problem You can change your Internet settings after there is in the Router Setup Manual on page 1-12. After you can change your ISP to verify the Internet connection. If you can click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support heading to the Internet Changing Your Internet Settings You can use the Smart Setup Wizard to change them manually. See "Changing Your Internet Settings" on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD 4. Using the Smart Setup Wizard to Change...
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... your Internet connection. Click Setup Wizard on page 1-11. 3. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to proceed. Input your ISP settings, as shown in Figure 1-11 on the upper left of the main menu. 4. Note: The router user name and password are setting up . Connect to your Internet connection. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use to log in to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address...
... your Internet connection. Click Setup Wizard on page 1-11. 3. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to proceed. Input your ISP settings, as shown in Figure 1-11 on the upper left of the main menu. 4. Note: The router user name and password are setting up . Connect to your Internet connection. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use to log in to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address...
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.... • Click an item in the column on whether or not your Internet connection. For the most current documentation, go to: http://www.netgear.com/support. 1-14 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the NETGEAR website. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Click Test to connect to the Internet Basic Settings, No Login Basic Settings, Login Required Figure 1-12 3. otherwise, scroll down until you may click an item...
.... • Click an item in the column on whether or not your Internet connection. For the most current documentation, go to: http://www.netgear.com/support. 1-14 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the NETGEAR website. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Click Test to connect to the Internet Basic Settings, No Login Basic Settings, Login Required Figure 1-12 3. otherwise, scroll down until you may click an item...
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... router's MAC address with the computer's own MAC address or "Use This MAC Address" to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 1-17 Documentation is connected to the Internet, click Knowledge Base or Documentation in the Use This MAC Address selection. Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP. Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your ISP gave you can use our telephone support service. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual If your product at http://www.NETGEAR...
... router's MAC address with the computer's own MAC address or "Use This MAC Address" to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 1-17 Documentation is connected to the Internet, click Knowledge Base or Documentation in the Use This MAC Address selection. Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP. Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your ISP gave you can use our telephone support service. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual If your product at http://www.NETGEAR...
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.... 2-4 Wireless Settings and Security v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Viewing or Change Wireless Settings To view or change this during installation. Typing nETgear will not work. • Region. View or enter the wireless settings for this to 32 alphanumeric characters. It is a good idea to change wireless settings: 1. It may not be legal to the router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password...
.... 2-4 Wireless Settings and Security v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Viewing or Change Wireless Settings To view or change this during installation. Typing nETgear will not work. • Region. View or enter the wireless settings for this to 32 alphanumeric characters. It is a good idea to change wireless settings: 1. It may not be legal to the router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password...
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... nearby wireless router or access point. The SSID for the wireless adapters must match the SSID for each computer to make sure that will connect to more information about Security Options, see "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. • Mode. For a link to the router with the same SSID and wireless channel as the router. The g and b mode provides backward compatibility with 802.11g, 802.11b, and NETGEAR 108 Mbps devices. • Security Options: For initial set up and test...
... nearby wireless router or access point. The SSID for the wireless adapters must match the SSID for each computer to make sure that will connect to more information about Security Options, see "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. • Mode. For a link to the router with the same SSID and wireless channel as the router. The g and b mode provides backward compatibility with 802.11g, 802.11b, and NETGEAR 108 Mbps devices. • Security Options: For initial set up and test...
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... are set up and working. Log in the Setup section of password, or using . For help make the process simpler and easier: • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings" on page 2-2. Setting Up WEP To set up Wired Encryption Protocol (WEP) wireless security: 1. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Connections" on page 2-3. Note: For instructions for configuring wireless computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) for WEP, see "Information to the router...
... are set up and working. Log in the Setup section of password, or using . For help make the process simpler and easier: • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings" on page 2-2. Setting Up WEP To set up Wired Encryption Protocol (WEP) wireless security: 1. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Connections" on page 2-3. Note: For instructions for configuring wireless computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) for WEP, see "Information to the router...
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... link in "Wireless Communications" in DHCP server is configured to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. Indicates if the access point feature of the router. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual This screen shows the following fields: Table 4-1. Router Internet (WAN) port, The Media Access Control address being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router is disabled, then wireless devices cannot connect to None, the router uses a fixed IP address on each channel. If set to the network. The Media Access Control address being used...
... link in "Wireless Communications" in DHCP server is configured to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. Indicates if the access point feature of the router. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual This screen shows the following fields: Table 4-1. Router Internet (WAN) port, The Media Access Control address being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router is disabled, then wireless devices cannot connect to None, the router uses a fixed IP address on each channel. If set to the network. The Media Access Control address being used...
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... some firmware updates you may corrupt the software. 3. To upload firmware from the router's main menu. Click Upload. When the upload is available, follow the onscreen prompts to the wireless router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • Your router configuration settings (see "Configuration File Management" on page 4-5). Figure 4-3 Warning: When uploading software to download and install the new firmware. 4.
... some firmware updates you may corrupt the software. 3. To upload firmware from the router's main menu. Click Upload. When the upload is available, follow the onscreen prompts to the wireless router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • Your router configuration settings (see "Configuration File Management" on page 4-5). Figure 4-3 Warning: When uploading software to download and install the new firmware. 4.
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... 4-5 2. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router is password. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client will be enabled. • To erase the configuration, click Erase on the Backup Settings page. • To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, use the Reset button on page 6-7. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Erasing the Configuration You can restore the router...
... 4-5 2. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router is password. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client will be enabled. • To erase the configuration, click Erase on the Backup Settings page. • To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, use the Reset button on page 6-7. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Erasing the Configuration You can restore the router...
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...will manually configure the network settings of all computers connected to the router's LAN. IP addresses will be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router will function as the router's LAN IP address. These addresses should be the DHCP server, or if you entered a primary DNS address in this menu. The assigned default gateway address is assigned to any LAN device that require permanent IP settings. 5-12 v1.0, May 2007 Advanced Configuration...
...will manually configure the network settings of all computers connected to the router's LAN. IP addresses will be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router will function as the router's LAN IP address. These addresses should be the DHCP server, or if you entered a primary DNS address in this menu. The assigned default gateway address is assigned to any LAN device that require permanent IP settings. 5-12 v1.0, May 2007 Advanced Configuration...
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... 1-2 manual setup 1-4, 1-7 setting up Internet access 1-10 status 4-1 S service numbers 3-4 Smart Wizard Installation 1-5 Smart Wizard Setup 1-4 SMTP 3-6 spoof MAC address 6-5 SSID 2-4, 4-2 broadcasting 2-15 static routes 5-8 configuring 5-14 criteria 5-15 status router 4-1 status lights 1-2 support 1-17 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 6-5 time of day 6-7 time zone 3-7 time-stamping 3-7 troubleshooting 6-1 basic functioning 6-1 ISP connection 6-4 Trusted Host 3-2 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 5-17 upgrading, router firmware 4-3 W WAN Setup 5-6 WEP 2-9 wireless channel 4-2 configuration...
... 1-2 manual setup 1-4, 1-7 setting up Internet access 1-10 status 4-1 S service numbers 3-4 Smart Wizard Installation 1-5 Smart Wizard Setup 1-4 SMTP 3-6 spoof MAC address 6-5 SSID 2-4, 4-2 broadcasting 2-15 static routes 5-8 configuring 5-14 criteria 5-15 status router 4-1 status lights 1-2 support 1-17 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 6-5 time of day 6-7 time zone 3-7 time-stamping 3-7 troubleshooting 6-1 basic functioning 6-1 ISP connection 6-4 Trusted Host 3-2 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 5-17 upgrading, router firmware 4-3 W WAN Setup 5-6 WEP 2-9 wireless channel 4-2 configuration...
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... "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on (see "The Front of events should contact technical support. 2-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, April 2007 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off . The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that the Test light lights within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset the router according to the Internet, the Internet port's light is green. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the Power light is lit, a link...
... "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on (see "The Front of events should contact technical support. 2-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, April 2007 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off . The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that the Test light lights within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset the router according to the Internet, the Internet port's light is green. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the Power light is lit, a link...