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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10153-01 Version 1.0 August 2003 M-10153-01
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10153-01 Version 1.0 August 2003 M-10153-01
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... Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router 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 2-3 Easy Installation and Management 2-4 Maintenance and Support 2-5 Package Contents ...2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the...
... Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router 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 2-3 Easy Installation and Management 2-4 Maintenance and Support 2-5 Package Contents ...2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the...
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...Smart Wizard-Detected Option 3-11 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-13 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 4-3 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption ...Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Upgrading the Router Software 6-5 Configuration File Management 6-6 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 6-7 ...
...Smart Wizard-Detected Option 3-11 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-13 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 4-3 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption ...Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Upgrading the Router Software 6-5 Configuration File Management 6-6 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 6-7 ...
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... these specifications.: Table 1-2. web site at http://www.netgear.com/docs. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 M-10153-01 August 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for...
... these specifications.: Table 1-2. web site at http://www.netgear.com/docs. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 M-10153-01 August 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for...
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... to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full...
... to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full...
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... icon in order to view and print PDF files. Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Note: Your computer must have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. • Printing a Chapter. Use the link at http...available on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How...
... icon in order to view and print PDF files. Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Note: Your computer must have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. • Printing a Chapter. Use the link at http...available on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 4 About This Manual M-10153-01
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 4 About This Manual M-10153-01
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..., port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your email address or email...
..., port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your email address or email...
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... the service port number of the incoming request, or to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 • The WGT624 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the...
... the service port number of the incoming request, or to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 • The WGT624 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the...
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...the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 within minutes after connecting it asks you if you to the network. This lets you only for the information required...Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. This feature greatly simplifies configuration of Attached PCs by your router from the LAN. • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Reference Manual for your WGT624 as soon as they become available. 2-4 Introduction M-10153-01 The...
...the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 within minutes after connecting it asks you if you to the network. This lets you only for the information required...Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. This feature greatly simplifies configuration of Attached PCs by your router from the LAN. • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Reference Manual for your WGT624 as soon as they become available. 2-4 Introduction M-10153-01 The...
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.... - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01), including: - If any of the parts are incorrect...
.... - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01), including: - If any of the parts are incorrect...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the router. Power is initialized. Viewed from left to the router. Indicates that the Wireless port is not supplied to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on this port. 2-6 Introduction M-10153-01 The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. No link is...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the router. Power is initialized. Viewed from left to the router. Indicates that the Wireless port is not supplied to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on this port. 2-6 Introduction M-10153-01 The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. No link is...
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Reference Manual for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-7 M-10153-01 Figure 1-2: WGT624 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter 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 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below.
Reference Manual for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-7 M-10153-01 Figure 1-2: WGT624 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter 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 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below.
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01
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... the Internet. If the computer will connect to manually configure your network, each computer must have an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. To access the configuration menus on your router. Use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above... broadband account. 2. You will need to prepare these three things before you will find out how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 for your router, you begin: 1. Have active Internet service such as explained below. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration ...
... the Internet. If the computer will connect to manually configure your network, each computer must have an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. To access the configuration menus on your router. Use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above... broadband account. 2. You will need to prepare these three things before you will find out how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 for your router, you begin: 1. Have active Internet service such as explained below. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration ...
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...Macintosh computers, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on the page below . • If you have a computer already connected using the ...provide it or you can try one or more of the options below . 3-2 Connecting the Router to the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01) for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration...
...Macintosh computers, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on the page below . • If you have a computer already connected using the ...provide it or you can try one or more of the options below . 3-2 Connecting the Router to the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01) for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration...
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...; If your main e-mail account with your ISP is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the login name. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. • If your ISP's mail ...Name Password Service Name Fixed or Static IP Address: If you can use the following : Wireless Network Name (SSID Encryption (circle one): WEP 64, or WEP 128 WEP passphrase or key Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 M-10153-01 If you haven't been given host or domain names, ...
...; If your main e-mail account with your ISP is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the login name. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. • If your ISP's mail ...Name Password Service Name Fixed or Static IP Address: If you can use the following : Wireless Network Name (SSID Encryption (circle one): WEP 64, or WEP 128 WEP passphrase or key Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 M-10153-01 If you haven't been given host or domain names, ...
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Connect the wireless router to your router: 1. a. b. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Connecting the WGT624 This section provides instructions for connecting the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624. You can also refer to the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01) included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to connecting your network. A Cable or DSL modem Figure 3-1: Disconnect the cable...
Connect the wireless router to your router: 1. a. b. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Connecting the WGT624 This section provides instructions for connecting the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624. You can also refer to the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01) included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to connecting your network. A Cable or DSL modem Figure 3-1: Disconnect the cable...
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... stacking it on other electronic equipment. Each LOCAL Ethernet port will make the right connection either type of installing the wireless router. Connect the Ethernet cable which conforms to worry about crossover cables because Auto Uplink will automatically sense if the cable ...4-1. Cable or DSL modem A Figure 3-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the Internet 3-5 M-10153-01 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Note: Place the WGT624 wireless router in a location which came with the WGT624 provides a convenient, space-saving way of cable.
... stacking it on other electronic equipment. Each LOCAL Ethernet port will make the right connection either type of installing the wireless router. Connect the Ethernet cable which conforms to worry about crossover cables because Auto Uplink will automatically sense if the cable ...4-1. Cable or DSL modem A Figure 3-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the Internet 3-5 M-10153-01 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Note: Place the WGT624 wireless router in a location which came with the WGT624 provides a convenient, space-saving way of cable.
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... Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. f. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 e. Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters. Log in to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any computers...
... Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. f. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 e. Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters. Log in to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any computers...