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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...
... 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...
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...: Note: This format is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to these specifications: Product version Manual publication date WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router May 2007 ix v1.0, May 2007 Warning: Ignoring this type of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will...
...: Note: This format is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to these specifications: Product version Manual publication date WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router May 2007 ix v1.0, May 2007 Warning: Ignoring this type of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will...
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.... x v1.0, May 2007 Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". 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. website at the top left of This Chapter link...
.... x v1.0, May 2007 Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in Appendix B, "Related Documents". 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. website at the top left of This Chapter link...
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your printer supports printing two .... Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the full manual. xi v1.0, May 2007 Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Use the Complete PDF...
108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your printer supports printing two .... Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the full manual. xi v1.0, May 2007 Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Use the Complete PDF...
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual xii v1.0, May 2007
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... Assistant - What Is in case you should contain the following items: • The wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by a single computer. This manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are working, you need... to the Internet through it. Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet The WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet and your wireless connections are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. For information about product features and compatible...
... Assistant - What Is in case you should contain the following items: • The wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by a single computer. This manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are working, you need... to the Internet through it. Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet The WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet and your wireless connections are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. For information about product features and compatible...
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The system is supplied to the router. Power 2. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 Bottom Label View the label on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Firmware upgrade in for 5 seconds. The following sections ...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 identify the serial number, security PIN number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Test Activity On...
The system is supplied to the router. Power 2. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 Bottom Label View the label on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Firmware upgrade in for 5 seconds. The following sections ...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 identify the serial number, security PIN number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Test Activity On...
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...Blink (Green) Network) Lights On (Amber) 1-4 Blink (Amber) Off Indicates that the Wireless radio is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is connected, but the wireless router has not received an Internet address. Four local Ethernet (LAN) ports for connecting to ...2 1 3 4 5 Figure 1-2 The back of the wireless router has the following port connections: 1. Internet On (Green) Blink (Green) Off On (Green) 5. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Data is detected on this port. Power adapter port 2. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table 1-1.
...Blink (Green) Network) Lights On (Amber) 1-4 Blink (Amber) Off Indicates that the Wireless radio is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is connected, but the wireless router has not received an Internet address. Four local Ethernet (LAN) ports for connecting to ...2 1 3 4 5 Figure 1-2 The back of the wireless router has the following port connections: 1. Internet On (Green) Blink (Green) Off On (Green) 5. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Data is detected on this port. Power adapter port 2. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table 1-1.
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... knowledgeable. Use the setup option that steps you cannot use the Smart Wizard. - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - 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...
... knowledgeable. Use the setup option that steps you cannot use the Smart Wizard. - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - 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...
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...Internet 1-5 v1.0, May 2007 Follow these step: 1. 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. The Welcome screen appears: Figure 1-3 The CD detects...108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD guide you through the setup process. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on your existing Internet connection. Note: If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD, and then double-click Autorun. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual...
...Internet 1-5 v1.0, May 2007 Follow these step: 1. 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. The Welcome screen appears: Figure 1-3 The CD detects...108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD guide you through the setup process. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on your existing Internet connection. Note: If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD, and then double-click Autorun. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual...
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NETGEAR strongly recommends using security. See Chapter 2, "Wireless Settings and Security". 4. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Follow the wizard instructions.The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you have connected to the Internet and entered your wireless settings. 1-6 Connecting the Router to ...to: • Connect equipment: Follow onscreen instructions to connect your router. • Activate your network: The wizard detects your network with wireless security: You can set up wireless security now, or choose to the Internet v1.0, May 2007
NETGEAR strongly recommends using security. See Chapter 2, "Wireless Settings and Security". 4. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Follow the wizard instructions.The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you have connected to the Internet and entered your wireless settings. 1-6 Connecting the Router to ...to: • Connect equipment: Follow onscreen instructions to connect your router. • Activate your network: The wizard detects your network with wireless security: You can set up wireless security now, or choose to the Internet v1.0, May 2007
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Manual Setup 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual There are unsure about this, use your computer to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router via DHCP. If you are two steps to setting up your computer. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your Internet service. Connecting the Router to the router. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Connect the router...the router to use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for you, or refer to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. Connecting Your Wireless Router ...
Manual Setup 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual There are unsure about this, use your computer to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router via DHCP. If you are two steps to setting up your computer. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your Internet service. Connecting the Router to the router. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Connect the router...the router to use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for you, or refer to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. Connecting Your Wireless Router ...
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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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...following: • Power: The power light should be lit. Check the wireless router status lights to the router is still on, see "Power LED Not On" in and turn on your router. • Internet: The Internet port light should be on the cable or... the Router to start or restart your wireless router and into a power outlet. Wait 2 minutes. c. b. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is turned on , then go to the wireless router Internet port and that the Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. ...
...following: • Power: The power light should be lit. Check the wireless router status lights to the router is still on, see "Power LED Not On" in and turn on your router. • Internet: The Internet port light should be on the cable or... the Router to start or restart your wireless router and into a power outlet. Wait 2 minutes. c. b. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is turned on , then go to the wireless router Internet port and that the Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. ...
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... its login name and password, follow these three URLs in the address field of these instructions. 1. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Setting Up Your Router for the router password, both in lowercase letters. Connect to the wireless router by typing any other user name or password you may use to log in to the Internet Figure 1-10 3. A login...
... its login name and password, follow these three URLs in the address field of these instructions. 1. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Setting Up Your Router for the router password, both in lowercase letters. Connect to the wireless router by typing any other user name or password you may use to log in to the Internet Figure 1-10 3. A login...
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... the firmware. see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on the NETGEAR website to unzip the file. Note: Usually the firmware image is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 1-11 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4. On Windows computers, you can... check for new firmware later; When you can use the file. Click Yes to check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, you have entered ...
... the firmware. see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on the NETGEAR website to unzip the file. Note: Usually the firmware image is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to the Internet v1.0, May 2007 1-11 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4. On Windows computers, you can... check for new firmware later; When you can use the file. Click Yes to check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, you have entered ...
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...manually. Go through the settings and make sure you do not successfully connect to verify the Internet connection. For help with connecting to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. After you can change your ISP to the Internet Contact NETGEAR... not click Logout, the wireless router will not appear again. 1-12 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to verify the configuration information. 3. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more help with troubleshooting see "Changing Your Internet Settings Manually" on page 1-12. ...
...manually. Go through the settings and make sure you do not successfully connect to verify the Internet connection. For help with connecting to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. After you can change your ISP to the Internet Contact NETGEAR... not click Logout, the wireless router will not appear again. 1-12 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to verify the configuration information. 3. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more help with troubleshooting see "Changing Your Internet Settings Manually" on page 1-12. ...
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... its own user name and password. To change the password, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use to log in lowercase letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for you may work for the router password, both in to the Internet, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page...
... its own user name and password. To change the password, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use to log in lowercase letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for you may work for the router password, both in to the Internet, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page...
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... Settings for your Internet connection requires a login. For the most current documentation, go to: http://www.netgear.com/support. 1-14 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the selected Settings page appears in the center column to jump directly to the NETGEAR website. These settings are using Internet Explorer, you reach it. 4. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2.
... Settings for your Internet connection requires a login. For the most current documentation, go to: http://www.netgear.com/support. 1-14 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the selected Settings page appears in the center column to jump directly to the NETGEAR website. These settings are using Internet Explorer, you reach it. 4. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2.
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... login information every time you connect to your ISP. - If you select Manually Connect, you must click the Disconnect button on the Router Status screen to Dial on Demand, Always, or Manually Connect. For example, if your ISP, select Yes. If your ISP requires...installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or Enternet (from PacBell), then you log in the Idle Timeout setting. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection The basic settings are explained below: • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?: Select...
... login information every time you connect to your ISP. - If you select Manually Connect, you must click the Disconnect button on the Router Status screen to Dial on Demand, Always, or Manually Connect. For example, if your ISP, select Yes. If your ISP requires...installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or Enternet (from PacBell), then you log in the Idle Timeout setting. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection The basic settings are explained below: • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?: Select...