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...not occur in a residential installation. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against the generation of radio interference in this equipment does cause harmful ... (CISPR 22). May 2007. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das Bundesamt ...
...not occur in a residential installation. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against the generation of radio interference in this equipment does cause harmful ... (CISPR 22). May 2007. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das Bundesamt ...
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... certified that you can access at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router has been suppressed in accordance with your WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. The operation of some equipment (for correct handling. When used in a residential area or an...
... certified that you can access at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router has been suppressed in accordance with your WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. The operation of some equipment (for correct handling. When used in a residential area or an...
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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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...Wireless Settings 2-3 Viewing or Change Wireless Settings 2-4 Understanding Wireless Security 2-6 Wireless Security Options 2-7 WEP Wireless Security 2-8 Setting Up WEP ...2-8 WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-11 Wireless Adapter Compatibility 2-11 Setting Up WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK 2-12 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-13 Advanced Wireless... 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 Management 4-5 Backing Up and Restoring the ...
...Wireless Settings 2-3 Viewing or Change Wireless Settings 2-4 Understanding Wireless Security 2-6 Wireless Security Options 2-7 WEP Wireless Security 2-8 Setting Up WEP ...2-8 WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-11 Wireless Adapter Compatibility 2-11 Setting Up WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK 2-12 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-13 Advanced Wireless... 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 Management 4-5 Backing Up and Restoring the ...
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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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..., URL names User input Screen text and commands, • Formats. This manual is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages... configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. Tip: This format is used to these specifications: Product version Manual publication date WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router May 2007 ix v1.0, May 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR® 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual describes how to...
..., URL names User input Screen text and commands, • Formats. This manual is intended for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages... configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. Tip: This format is used to these specifications: Product version Manual publication date WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router May 2007 ix v1.0, May 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR® 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual describes how to...
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... the top left of the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of any page. - The Acrobat reader is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click a link in the HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at http://www...and individual chapters. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. 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. online knowledge base for browsing forward...
... the top left of the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of any page. - The Acrobat reader is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click a link in the HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at http://www...and individual chapters. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. 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. online knowledge base for browsing forward...
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... supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the full manual. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in the manual.
... supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the full manual. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the complete manual opens in the manual.
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual xii v1.0, May 2007
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...the following items: • The wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by a single computer. 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. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This chapter describes how to connect your router and how to access the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is connected to the Internet and your NETGEAR...
...the following items: • The wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by a single computer. 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. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This chapter describes how to connect your router and how to access the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is connected to the Internet and your NETGEAR...
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to identify the serial number, security PIN number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Table 1-1. Status Lights Status Light 1. Test Activity On Off On Blink Off Description Power is ready and running. 1-2 Connecting the Router to the router...bottom label, front view, and back view. Bottom Label View the label on the front of the wireless router to become familiar with the router. Power 2. Firmware upgrade in for 5 seconds. Status Lights on the Front 5 12 34 Figure ...
108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to identify the serial number, security PIN number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Table 1-1. Status Lights Status Light 1. Test Activity On Off On Blink Off Description Power is ready and running. 1-2 Connecting the Router to the router...bottom label, front view, and back view. Bottom Label View the label on the front of the wireless router to become familiar with the router. Power 2. Firmware upgrade in for 5 seconds. Status Lights on the Front 5 12 34 Figure ...
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... connected, but the wireless router has not received an Internet address. The local port is enabled. The local port has detected a link with the Internet. Internet port for connecting the local computers 3. The wireless router radio is off. (See "Advanced Wireless Settings" in Chapter 2.) The Ethernet cable is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference...
... connected, but the wireless router has not received an Internet address. The local port is enabled. The local port has detected a link with the Internet. Internet port for connecting the local computers 3. The wireless router radio is off. (See "Advanced Wireless Settings" in Chapter 2.) The Ethernet cable is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference...
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... Your ISP should have been successfully completed. - This option is best if you perform have provided 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 Internet service provider (ISP) gave you with all...
... Your ISP should have been successfully completed. - This option is best if you perform have provided 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 Internet service provider (ISP) gave you with all...
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... 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 the language you through the setup process. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD guide you are using on your existing Internet connection. Connecting the Router...
... 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 the language you through the setup process. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD guide you are using on your existing Internet connection. Connecting the Router...
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.... 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 wireless security now, or choose to the Internet and entered your Internet connection and network name. See Chapter 2, "Wireless Settings and Security". 4. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant opens: Figure 1-4 3. NETGEAR...
.... 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 wireless security now, or choose to the Internet and entered your Internet connection and network name. See Chapter 2, "Wireless Settings and Security". 4. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant opens: Figure 1-4 3. NETGEAR...
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... you are two steps to setting up your wireless router: 1. a. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Manual Setup 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual There are unsure about this, use your computer. 2. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. b. Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer...
... you are two steps to setting up your wireless router: 1. a. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Manual Setup 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual There are unsure about this, use your computer. 2. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. b. Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer...
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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 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 yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 1-8 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007
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 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 yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 1-8 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, May 2007
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... may need to go off. The Smart Wizard sets up the wireless feature of your computer. amber indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is first turned on . 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. First, plug in Chapter 6. • Wireless: The wireless light should turn on your router. • Internet: The Internet port light should be lit. b. If...
... may need to go off. The Smart Wizard sets up the wireless feature of your computer. amber indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is first turned on . 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. First, plug in Chapter 6. • Wireless: The wireless light should turn on your router. • Internet: The Internet port light should be lit. b. If...
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... the user name and password for Internet Access To access the router using its own user name and password. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Setting Up Your Router for the router password, both in to the Internet Figure 1-9 Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing any other user name or password you may...
... the user name and password for Internet Access To access the router using its own user name and password. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Setting Up Your Router for the router password, both in to the Internet Figure 1-9 Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing any other user name or password you may...
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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4. Click Yes to unzip the file. On Windows computers, you can use WinZip utility to check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, you can check for new firmware later; see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on the NETGEAR website to upgrade the firmware. If, ...and does 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 the file.
108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4. Click Yes to unzip the file. On Windows computers, you can use WinZip utility to check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, you can check for new firmware later; see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on the NETGEAR website to upgrade the firmware. If, ...and does 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 the file.