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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10090-01 April 2005 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10090-01 April 2005 202-10090-01, April 2005
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... brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Netgear, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may cause harmful interference to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is no guarantee that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in a particular installation. However, there is shielded...
... brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Netgear, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may cause harmful interference to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is no guarantee that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in a particular installation. However, there is shielded...
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...standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Read instructions for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed... at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card...
...standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Read instructions for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed... at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card...
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... How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 2-2 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Extensive Protocol... Support 2-5 Package Contents ...2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings Initial Configuration ...3-2 Logging Into Your Router 3-3 Changing Your Configuration 3-6 Internet Settings ...3-6 Wireless Settings 3-10 Chapter 4 Content Filtering...
... How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 2-2 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 Extensive Protocol... Support 2-5 Package Contents ...2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings Initial Configuration ...3-2 Logging Into Your Router 3-3 Changing Your Configuration 3-6 Internet Settings ...3-6 Wireless Settings 3-10 Chapter 4 Content Filtering...
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... Log Notifications 4-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 4-6 Chapter 5 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 5-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 5-5 Upgrading the Router Software 5-5 Configuration File Management 5-7 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 5-7 Erasing the Configuration 5-8 ...Status ...6-6 Configuring WAN Setup Options 6-7 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 6-9 Using LAN IP Setup Options 6-11 Using the Router as a DHCP server 6-12 Using Address Reservation 6-13 How to Configure Static Routes 6-15 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-...
... Log Notifications 4-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 4-6 Chapter 5 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 5-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 5-5 Upgrading the Router Software 5-5 Configuration File Management 5-7 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 5-7 Erasing the Configuration 5-8 ...Status ...6-6 Configuring WAN Setup Options 6-7 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 6-9 Using LAN IP Setup Options 6-11 Using the Router as a DHCP server 6-12 Using Address Reservation 6-13 How to Configure Static Routes 6-15 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-...
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... 7-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 7-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 7-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-5 Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device 7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date... and Time 7-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single ...
... 7-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 7-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 7-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-5 Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device 7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date... and Time 7-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single ...
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This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. About This... to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router April 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. ...
This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. About This... to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router April 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. ...
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...displays the table of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product ...model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where...
...displays the table of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product ...model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of any page in the chapter you want to print. ...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of any page in the chapter you want to print. ...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 1-4 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 1-4 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005
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This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the ...-01, April 2005 Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g ...
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the ...-01, April 2005 Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g ...
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... and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your email address or email pager whenever a ... so that only devices that you specify as off-limits. • Logs security incidents. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication ...
... and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Service (DoS) protection. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your email address or email pager whenever a ... so that only devices that you specify as off-limits. • Logs security incidents. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication ...
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...'uplink' connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to the correct configuration. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP)....screening for requests originating from the local network. Security The WGT624 v3 wireless router is equipped with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from reaching your PCs. The router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service...
...'uplink' connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to the correct configuration. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v3 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP)....screening for requests originating from the local network. Security The WGT624 v3 wireless router is equipped with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from reaching your PCs. The router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service...
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...Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WGT624 v3 wireless router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you take advantage of product enhancements for your local network. • ... simulating a dial-up connection. This feature greatly simplifies configuration of ISP account. • Firmware Auto-Update The WGT624 v3 wireless router automatically checks the Internet to the attached PCs. This feature eliminates the need to attached PCs on your type of PCs on...
...Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WGT624 v3 wireless router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you take advantage of product enhancements for your local network. • ... simulating a dial-up connection. This feature greatly simplifies configuration of ISP account. • Firmware Auto-Update The WGT624 v3 wireless router automatically checks the Internet to the attached PCs. This feature eliminates the need to attached PCs on your type of PCs on...
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... packing materials, in case you need to help you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Introduction 2-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. •...; Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v3 Resource CD, including: -...
... packing materials, in case you need to help you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Introduction 2-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. •...; Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v3 Resource CD, including: -...
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...supplied to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on this port. 2-6 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Viewed from left to the router. Table 2-1. Indicates that the Wireless port is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. ... a 100 Mbps device. No link is detected on the front panel of the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the LEDs to the router. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3...
...supplied to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on this port. 2-6 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Viewed from left to the router. Table 2-1. Indicates that the Wireless port is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. ... a 100 Mbps device. No link is detected on the front panel of the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the LEDs to the router. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the WGT624 v3...
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... outlet • Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Reference Manual for connecting the...
... outlet • Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Reference Manual for connecting the...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
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...are connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are an advanced user, you can also configure the router's content filtering parameters if you need to change your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-1 202-10090-01, April ... CD to configure your existing Internet connection. See Chapter 4, "Content Filtering. Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD guide you need to change ...
...are connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are an advanced user, you can also configure the router's content filtering parameters if you need to change your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-1 202-10090-01, April ... CD to configure your existing Internet connection. See Chapter 4, "Content Filtering. Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD guide you need to change ...
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...Resource CD into the CD drive on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Click Setup and follow the instructions. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will have security on your wireless settings. - The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the wireless settings, you will guide you want to ...• How to change your cabling. • How to connect to the Internet. • How to enter security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1.
...Resource CD into the CD drive on your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - Click Setup and follow the instructions. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will have security on your wireless settings. - The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the wireless settings, you will guide you want to ...• How to change your cabling. • How to connect to the Internet. • How to enter security key or passphrase information (see "Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1.