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... are designed to the products described in a particular installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from that the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection...
... are designed to the products described in a particular installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from that the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection...
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... certified that the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home... Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGT624 v4 May 2007 Wireless Router WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router Home English 202-10234-01 iii v1.0, May 2007 Please see the notes in the operating instructions. The operation of ...
... certified that the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home... Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGT624 v4 May 2007 Wireless Router WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router Home English 202-10234-01 iii v1.0, May 2007 Please see the notes in the operating instructions. The operation of ...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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...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... Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power LED Not On 6-2 LEDs Never Turn Off 6-2 Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On 6-2 Accessing the Wireless Router's Main Menu 6-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your...
...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... Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power LED Not On 6-2 LEDs Never Turn Off 6-2 Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On 6-2 Accessing the Wireless Router's Main Menu 6-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your...
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... Screen text and commands, • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual describes how to these specifications: Product version Manual publication date WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router May 2007 ix v1.0, May 2007 This manual is used to the...intermediate computer and Internet skills. Tip: This format is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual is used to highlight information of ...
... Screen text and commands, • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual describes how to these specifications: Product version Manual publication date WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router May 2007 ix v1.0, May 2007 This manual is used to the...intermediate computer and Internet skills. Tip: This format is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual is used to highlight information of ...
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...to a major topic. Use the PDF of the full manual and individual chapters. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Use the Print button on... the NETGEAR, Inc. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in ...
...to a major topic. Use the PDF of the full manual and individual chapters. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in order to view and print PDF files. Use the Print button on... the NETGEAR, Inc. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in ...
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... top left of any page in the upper left of any page. - Click the print icon in a browser window. - The PDF version of the window. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by...
... top left of any page in the upper left of any page. - Click the print icon in a browser window. - The PDF version of the window. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by...
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... by region) • Vertical stand • A yellow Ethernet cable • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD, including: - For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. 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. After...
... by region) • Vertical stand • A yellow Ethernet cable • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD, including: - For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. 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. After...
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... seconds. Table 1-1. Test Activity On Off On Blink Off Description Power is not supplied to the router. The system is ready and running. 1-2 Connecting the Router to verify various conditions. The following sections describe the bottom label, front view, and back view. ...the front of the wireless router to become familiar with the router. Status Lights on the Front 5 12 34 Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights on the bottom of the wireless router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to...
... seconds. Table 1-1. Test Activity On Off On Blink Off Description Power is not supplied to the router. The system is ready and running. 1-2 Connecting the Router to verify various conditions. The following sections describe the bottom label, front view, and back view. ...the front of the wireless router to become familiar with the router. Status Lights on the Front 5 12 34 Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights on the bottom of the wireless router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to...
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... address. Four local Ethernet (LAN) ports for connecting to the Internet 1-3 v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table 1-1. The wireless router radio is off. (See "Advanced Wireless Settings" in Chapter 2.) The Ethernet cable is being transferred. The wireless router has an Internet address. Power adapter port 2. Internet port for connecting the local computers 3. Data...
... address. Four local Ethernet (LAN) ports for connecting to the Internet 1-3 v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table 1-1. The wireless router radio is off. (See "Advanced Wireless Settings" in Chapter 2.) The Ethernet cable is being transferred. The wireless router has an Internet address. Power adapter port 2. Internet port for connecting the local computers 3. Data...
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... use the computer you first used to set up your Internet service. • For suggestions about the best location to place your wireless router. Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup You have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the ...how your Internet account was set up, your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your may need one or more...
... use the computer you first used to set up your Internet service. • For suggestions about the best location to place your wireless router. Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup You have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the ...how your Internet account was set up, your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your may need one or more...
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...and then double-click Autorun. Accept the language, or change your PC. Insert the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD into a Windows PC with an Internet connection. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Smart Wizard Installation Note: Do not change to the Internet 1-5... v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to a different language. The Welcome screen appears: Figure 1-3 The CD detects the language you are using on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD guide you through the setup process. Follow ...
...and then double-click Autorun. Accept the language, or change your PC. Insert the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD into a Windows PC with an Internet connection. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Smart Wizard Installation Note: Do not change to the Internet 1-5... v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to a different language. The Welcome screen appears: Figure 1-3 The CD detects the language you are using on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD guide you through the setup process. Follow ...
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... Setup. See Chapter 2, "Wireless Settings and Security". 4. Follow the wizard instructions.The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you have connected to the Internet and entered your Internet connection and network name. NETGEAR strongly recommends using security. The...8226; Connect equipment: Follow onscreen instructions to set up wireless security now, or choose to connect your router. • Activate your network: The wizard detects your wireless settings. 1-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2.
... Setup. See Chapter 2, "Wireless Settings and Security". 4. Follow the wizard instructions.The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you have connected to the Internet and entered your Internet connection and network name. NETGEAR strongly recommends using security. The...8226; Connect equipment: Follow onscreen instructions to set up wireless security now, or choose to connect your router. • Activate your network: The wizard detects your wireless settings. 1-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2.
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... you, or refer to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. c. This is usually the case. Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your Internet service. b. Turn off your computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 1-5 d. Manual Setup 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual There are unsure about this, use your wireless router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and...
... you, or refer to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. c. This is usually the case. Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your Internet service. b. Turn off your computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 1-5 d. Manual Setup 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual There are unsure about this, use your wireless router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and...
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Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your wireless router into the yellow Internet port of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 1-7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. 1-8 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 Securely insert the free end of the wireless router (4) and the other end into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). 1 3 Figure 1-6 f. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual e.
Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your wireless router into the yellow Internet port of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 1-7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. 1-8 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 Securely insert the free end of the wireless router (4) and the other end into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). 1 3 Figure 1-6 f. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual e.
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... turned on . • LAN: A LAN light should turn solid green when the router is powered on , then go to the wireless router Internet port and that software. If it is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Start your computer is securely attached to the...
... turned on . • LAN: A LAN light should turn solid green when the router is powered on , then go to the wireless router Internet port and that software. If it is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Start your computer is securely attached to the...
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Setting Up Your Router for the router password, both in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for Internet Access To access the router using its own user name and password. Click OK. Note: The router... instructions. 1. Figure 1-9 Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to the Internet Figure 1-10 3. A login window opens. Connect to the wireless router by typing any other user name or password you may use ...
108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Setting Up Your Router for the router password, both in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for Internet Access To access the router using its own user name and password. Click OK. Note: The router... instructions. 1. Figure 1-9 Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to the Internet Figure 1-10 3. A login window opens. Connect to the wireless router by typing any other user name or password you may use ...
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...utility to unzip the file. On Windows computers, you can check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, you can use the file. see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on the NETGEAR website to check for new firmware later; Click Yes to upgrade the firmware. Note: Usually... not need to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 1-11 When you have entered a user name and password, your Web browser displays the wireless router's home page: Figure 1-11 Connecting the Router to be "unzipped" before you can use it. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4.
...utility to unzip the file. On Windows computers, you can check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, you can use the file. see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on the NETGEAR website to check for new firmware later; Click Yes to upgrade the firmware. Note: Usually... not need to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 1-11 When you have entered a user name and password, your Web browser displays the wireless router's home page: Figure 1-11 Connecting the Router to be "unzipped" before you can use it. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4.
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... in its factory default state. See "Changing Your Internet Settings" on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD 4. Go through the settings and make sure you can change them manually. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Changing Your Internet Settings You can click the Knowledge Base or ...the Documentation link under the Web Support heading to the Internet, you set up the wireless router, the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will...
... in its factory default state. See "Changing Your Internet Settings" on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD 4. Go through the settings and make sure you can change them manually. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Changing Your Internet Settings You can click the Knowledge Base or ...the Documentation link under the Web Support heading to the Internet, you set up the wireless router, the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will...