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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10153-01 Version 1.1 November 2003 M-10153-01
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10153-01 Version 1.1 November 2003 M-10153-01
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... Contents ...2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet What You Will Need Before You Begin 3-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements 3-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements 3-1 Internet Configuration Requirements 3-2 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters 3-2 Record Your Internet Connection Information 3-3 Connecting the WGT624 v2 3-4 Connecting the Wireless Router 3-4 PPPoE Smart...
... Contents ...2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet What You Will Need Before You Begin 3-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements 3-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements 3-1 Internet Configuration Requirements 3-2 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters 3-2 Record Your Internet Connection Information 3-3 Connecting the WGT624 v2 3-4 Connecting the Wireless Router 3-4 PPPoE Smart...
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... This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. web site at http://www.netgear.com/docs. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 M-10153-01 November 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or...
... This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. web site at http://www.netgear.com/docs. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 M-10153-01 November 2003 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or...
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...topic in the Contents tab. The PDF button links to a PDF version of the manual. Right pane. Use the right pane to view the contents of the full manual. To view the HTML version of the manual, you do not have a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2.... the entire procedure to your printer--you must have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. 3. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 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...
...topic in the Contents tab. The PDF button links to a PDF version of the manual. Right pane. Use the right pane to view the contents of the full manual. To view the HTML version of the manual, you do not have a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2.... the entire procedure to your printer--you must have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. 3. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 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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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 4 About This Manual M-10153-01
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • Front panel LEDs for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v2 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. A Powerful, True Firewall with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to you specify as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • Front panel LEDs for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v2 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. A Powerful, True Firewall with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to you specify as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks...
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... and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. Security The WGT624 v2 wireless router is equipped with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from reaching your PCs. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • The WGT624 v2 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT...
... and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. Security The WGT624 v2 wireless router is equipped with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from reaching your PCs. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • The WGT624 v2 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to control access to Internet content by NAT...
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...simulating a dial-up connection. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 within minutes after connecting it asks you if you to easily configure your type of ISP account. • Firmware Auto... • Automatic Configuration of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGT624 v2 wireless router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which...
...simulating a dial-up connection. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 within minutes after connecting it asks you if you to easily configure your type of ISP account. • Firmware Auto... • Automatic Configuration of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGT624 v2 wireless router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which...
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... Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Introduction 2-5 M-10153-01 Reference Manual for repair. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2. • AC power adapter. •...
... Notes and other helpful information. • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Introduction 2-5 M-10153-01 Reference Manual for repair. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2. • AC power adapter. •...
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...Power is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is detected on the front panel of the WGT624 v2 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. These LEDs are green when lit. Indicates that the Wireless port is being transmitted or received by the... 100 Mbps. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with an attached device. Data is initialized. Table 2-1. Viewed from left to the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 The Router's Front...
...Power is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is detected on the front panel of the WGT624 v2 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. These LEDs are green when lit. Indicates that the Wireless port is being transmitted or received by the... 100 Mbps. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with an attached device. Data is initialized. Table 2-1. Viewed from left to the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 The Router's Front...
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Reference Manual for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v2 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet...
Reference Manual for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v2 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01
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... for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 for your DSL account. 3. Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set to a cable or...manually configure your Internet connection. To access the configuration menus on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet 3-1 M-10153-01 Computer Network Configuration Requirements The WGT624 v2 includes a built-in web Configuration Manager. Use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Connecting the Router...
... for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 for your DSL account. 3. Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set to a cable or...manually configure your Internet connection. To access the configuration menus on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet 3-1 M-10153-01 Computer Network Configuration Requirements The WGT624 v2 includes a built-in web Configuration Manager. Use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Connecting the Router...
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...to record them on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01), or refer to Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Note: For help with ...DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on the page below . • If you have a computer already connected using the active Internet access account, you may also refer to the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01) for the NETGEAR Router...
...to record them on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01), or refer to Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Note: For help with ...DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on the page below . • If you have a computer already connected using the active Internet access account, you may also refer to the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01) for the NETGEAR Router...
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... page. The Service Name is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then 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 Fixed or Static Internet IP Address Gateway IP Address...required by your ISP is [email protected], then use a specific host or domain name like CCA7324-A or home. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. • If your host name.
... page. The Service Name is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then 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 Fixed or Static Internet IP Address Gateway IP Address...required by your ISP is [email protected], then use a specific host or domain name like CCA7324-A or home. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. • If your host name.
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Connecting the WGT624 v2 This section provides instructions for connecting the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2. Connect the router to your network. Connect the wireless router to your router: 1. Turn off your network. Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer which contains an animated Installation Assistant to connecting your network 2. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) ...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Connecting the WGT624 v2 This section provides instructions for connecting the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2. Connect the router to your network. Connect the wireless router to your router: 1. Turn off your network. Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer which contains an animated Installation Assistant to connecting your network 2. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) ...
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... or an uplink connection. Connecting the Router to the router d. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Note: Place the WGT624 v2 wireless router in a location which came with the WGT624 v2 provides a convenient, space-saving way of cable. The stand provided with the router from a Local port on the router (B) to your network to the router Note: The WGT624 v2 wireless router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Cable or...
... or an uplink connection. Connecting the Router to the router d. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Note: Place the WGT624 v2 wireless router in a location which came with the WGT624 v2 provides a convenient, space-saving way of cable. The stand provided with the router from a Local port on the router (B) to your network to the router Note: The WGT624 v2 wireless router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Cable or...
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...Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters. f. Verify the following: When you need instructions on how to do not run that are not the same as any user name or password you in to Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network. Figure 3-4: Log in to the cable Note: For wireless...you turn on . Note: The router user name and password are connected to it starts automatically. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 e. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and ...
...Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters. f. Verify the following: When you need instructions on how to do not run that are not the same as any user name or password you in to Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network. Figure 3-4: Log in to the cable Note: For wireless...you turn on . Note: The router user name and password are connected to it starts automatically. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 e. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and ...
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...Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Smart Wizard, you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the procedure "How to the router. You are now connected to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on page 3-13. b. Click Next and follow ...page 3-3. Connecting the Router to the Internet. Connect to the Internet Figure 3-6: Setup Smart Wizard a. If you recorded in the Setup Smart Wizard for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-5: Login window 3. Reference Manual for inputting the ...
...Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Smart Wizard, you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the procedure "How to the router. You are now connected to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on page 3-13. b. Click Next and follow ...page 3-3. Connecting the Router to the Internet. Connect to the Internet Figure 3-6: Setup Smart Wizard a. If you recorded in the Setup Smart Wizard for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-5: Login window 3. Reference Manual for inputting the ...