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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...
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...
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... commands, • Formats. This manual is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. Warning: Ignoring this manual is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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...
... commands, • Formats. This manual is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. Warning: Ignoring this manual is written for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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...
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... contents and an button that displays an index. x v1.0, May 2007 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 the chapter you want to print. Each page in the manual. •A button to a major topic. The PDF version of any page...
... contents and an button that displays an index. x v1.0, May 2007 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 the chapter you want to print. Each page in the manual. •A button to a major topic. The PDF version of any page...
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.... Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Click the print icon in the manual. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. - xi v1.0, May 2007 The ...paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the full...
.... Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Click the print icon in the manual. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. - xi v1.0, May 2007 The ...paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the complete manual opens in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the full...
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... the Router to the Internet The WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through it. You can also configure content filtering (Chapter 3, "Content Filtering), and advanced users can configure maintenance (Chapter 4, "Maintenance) and advanced settings (Chapter 5, "Advanced Configuration"). For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website...
... the Router to the Internet The WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through it. You can also configure content filtering (Chapter 3, "Content Filtering), and advanced users can configure maintenance (Chapter 4, "Maintenance) and advanced settings (Chapter 5, "Advanced Configuration"). For information about product features and compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website...
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to verify various conditions. Bottom Label View the label on the front of the wireless router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 Status Lights Status Light 1. Power is ready and running. 1-2 Connecting the Router to identify the serial number, security... on the Front 5 12 34 Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights on the bottom of the wireless router to become familiar with the router. Test Activity On Off On Blink Off Description Power is initializing or the Reset button was pressed in process...
108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to verify various conditions. Bottom Label View the label on the front of the wireless router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 Status Lights Status Light 1. Power is ready and running. 1-2 Connecting the Router to identify the serial number, security... on the Front 5 12 34 Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights on the bottom of the wireless router to become familiar with the router. Test Activity On Off On Blink Off Description Power is initializing or the Reset button was pressed in process...
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table 1-1. LAN (Local Area Blink (Green) Network) Lights On (Amber) 1-4 Blink (Amber) Off Indicates that the Wireless radio is connected to a 100 Mbps device. The local port has detected a link with the Internet. Internet port for connecting the local... No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is being communicated with a 10 Mbps device. No link is connected, but the wireless router has not received an Internet address. Wireless On Blink Off On (Amber) 4. Port...
108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table 1-1. LAN (Local Area Blink (Green) Network) Lights On (Amber) 1-4 Blink (Amber) Off Indicates that the Wireless radio is connected to a 100 Mbps device. The local port has detected a link with the Internet. Internet port for connecting the local... No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is being communicated with a 10 Mbps device. No link is connected, but the wireless router has not received an Internet address. Wireless On Blink Off On (Amber) 4. Port...
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... set up your Internet service. • For suggestions about the best location to place your router, see "Optimizing Your Wireless Connections" on page 2-1. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router Prepare the following before you set up your wireless router. • Smart Wizard setup: Click Setup on the CD to use the Smart Wizard...
... set up your Internet service. • For suggestions about the best location to place your router, see "Optimizing Your Wireless Connections" on page 2-1. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router Prepare the following before you set up your wireless router. • Smart Wizard setup: Click Setup on the CD to use the Smart Wizard...
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...: If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD, and then double-click Autorun. Connecting the Router to complete. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Smart Wizard Installation Note: Do not change to a different language. Insert the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD into a Windows PC with an Internet connection. The Welcome screen appears: Figure 1-3 The...
...: If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD, and then double-click Autorun. Connecting the Router to complete. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Smart Wizard Installation Note: Do not change to a different language. Insert the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD into a Windows PC with an Internet connection. The Welcome screen appears: Figure 1-3 The...
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... 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 See Chapter 2, "Wireless Settings and Security"....wireless security now, or choose to the Internet and entered your Internet connection and network name. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. The network name is the service set identifier (SSID). • Secure your network with wireless security: You can set up later. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant opens: Figure 1-4 3. Click Setup. NETGEAR...
... 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 See Chapter 2, "Wireless Settings and Security"....wireless security now, or choose to the Internet and entered your Internet connection and network name. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. The network name is the service set identifier (SSID). • Secure your network with wireless security: You can set up later. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant opens: Figure 1-4 3. Click Setup. NETGEAR...
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... off your computer. 2. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your wireless router: 1. Connecting the Router to the router. Manual Setup 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual There are unsure about this for you are two steps to setting up your wireless router: 1. If you , or refer to the documentation for your computer. a. Locate the Ethernet...
... off your computer. 2. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your wireless router: 1. Connecting the Router to the router. Manual Setup 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual There are unsure about this for you are two steps to setting up your wireless router: 1. If you , or refer to the documentation for your computer. a. Locate the Ethernet...
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Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 1-7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 1-8 Connecting the Router to start your wireless router into the yellow Internet port 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 free end of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 1-7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 1-8 Connecting the Router to start your wireless router into the yellow Internet port 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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...; LAN: A LAN light should turn solid green when the router is still on the cable or DSL modem. If it is first turned on . 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your network in... the correct sequence. Start your wireless router and into a power outlet. Connecting the Router to the wireless router Internet port and that ...
...; LAN: A LAN light should turn solid green when the router is still on the cable or DSL modem. If it is first turned on . 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your network in... the correct sequence. Start your wireless router and into a power outlet. Connecting the Router to the wireless router Internet port and that ...
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...the address field of your Internet connection. Click OK. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant opens. 1-10 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the wireless router by typing any one of these instructions. 1. Figure 1-9 Tip: You can connect to your browser, then clicking Enter:... for the user name and password for Internet Access To access the router using its own user name and password. Figure 1-10 3. Connect to the Internet 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...
...the address field of your Internet connection. Click OK. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant opens. 1-10 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the wireless router by typing any one of these instructions. 1. Figure 1-9 Tip: You can connect to your browser, then clicking Enter:... for the user name and password for Internet Access To access the router using its own user name and password. Figure 1-10 3. Connect to the Internet 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...
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..., the file is a .zip file, then the image is compressed and must be decompressed before you can use the file. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4. On Windows computers, you can use WinZip utility to be "unzipped" before you can check for new firmware later; Note...file. see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on the NETGEAR website to check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, 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 the Internet v1.0, ...
..., the file is a .zip file, then the image is compressed and must be decompressed before you can use the file. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4. On Windows computers, you can use WinZip utility to be "unzipped" before you can check for new firmware later; Note...file. see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on the NETGEAR website to check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, 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 the Internet v1.0, ...
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... : • Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting" • Troubleshooting in its factory default state. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Using the Smart Setup Wizard to Change Your Internet Settings You can change them manually. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more help with troubleshooting see "Changing Your Internet Settings Manually" on page 1-13. See "Changing Your Internet Settings" on page 1-12...
... : • Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting" • Troubleshooting in its factory default state. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Using the Smart Setup Wizard to Change Your Internet Settings You can change them manually. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more help with troubleshooting see "Changing Your Internet Settings Manually" on page 1-13. See "Changing Your Internet Settings" on page 1-12...
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...may use the Smart Setup Wizard: 1. Note: The router user name and password are setting up . Changing Your Internet Settings Manually Note: If you with its own user name and password. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use to log in to your Internet connection.... To change your Internet settings manually: 1. Once you have entered your user name...
...may use the Smart Setup Wizard: 1. Note: The router user name and password are setting up . Changing Your Internet Settings Manually Note: If you with its own user name and password. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use to log in to your Internet connection.... To change your Internet settings manually: 1. Once you have entered your user name...
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... center column to jump directly to the related help section; 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. The...
... center column to jump directly to the related help section; 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. The...
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...PPPoE account with your ISP. If you select Manually Connect, you have with your ISP, select Yes. Connection Mode: Set the Connection Mode to Dial on the Router Status screen to disconnect it here. The router will not need to enter login information every ...this may be left blank. - Connecting the Router to the Internet. After selecting Yes and configuring your router, you must go to the Router Status screen and click the Connect button in this field. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection The basic settings...
...PPPoE account with your ISP. If you select Manually Connect, you have with your ISP, select Yes. Connection Mode: Set the Connection Mode to Dial on the Router Status screen to disconnect it here. The router will not need to enter login information every ...this may be left blank. - Connecting the Router to the Internet. After selecting Yes and configuring your router, you must go to the Router Status screen and click the Connect button in this field. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection The basic settings...