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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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... 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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... 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 Wireless 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 ...
... 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 Wireless 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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.../docs. web site at http:// www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual 1 M-10153-01 However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGT624 v2 wireless router according to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 M-10153-01 November 2003 Note...
.../docs. web site at http:// www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual 1 M-10153-01 However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGT624 v2 wireless router according to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 M-10153-01 November 2003 Note...
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...more. Using this manual 1. Also, each page of the manual includes a link at the top right which links to view the contents of the manual. 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 manual and individual chapters. 1 2 3 ...
...more. Using this manual 1. Also, each page of the manual includes a link at the top right which links to view the contents of the manual. 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 manual and individual chapters. 1 2 3 ...
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...Click the print icon in the chapter you want to print the currently displayed topic. About This Manual 3 M-10153-01 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to view and print PDF files.... two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the PDF button in the upper left of the toolbar. Click the print icon in the toolbar at the top right of pages....
...Click the print icon in the chapter you want to print the currently displayed topic. About This Manual 3 M-10153-01 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to view and print PDF files.... two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the PDF button in the upper left of the toolbar. Click the print icon in the toolbar at the top right of pages....
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 4 About This Manual M-10153-01
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 4 About This Manual M-10153-01
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... to you specify as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. A Powerful, True Firewall with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to defend against hacker attacks. You can connect. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory...
... to you specify as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. A Powerful, True Firewall with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to defend against hacker attacks. You can connect. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory...
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... you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to a switch or hub. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • The WGT624 v2 prevents objectionable content from the local network. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer ...
... you to control access to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to a switch or hub. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • The WGT624 v2 prevents objectionable content from the local network. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer ...
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... Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as they become available. 2-4 Introduction M-10153-01 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 the Dynamic Host...
... Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as they become available. 2-4 Introduction M-10153-01 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 the Dynamic Host...
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.... • Support Information Card. If any of the WGT624 v2 wireless router: • Flash memory for repair. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v2 wireless router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to help you maximize your use of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
.... • Support Information Card. If any of the WGT624 v2 wireless router: • Flash memory for repair. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v2 wireless router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to help you maximize your use of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
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...) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is supplied to verify connections. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the router. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted or received at 100...
...) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is supplied to verify connections. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the router. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted or received at 100...
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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: •...
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: •...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01
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... out how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 for your router. The cable or DSL broadband modem must use a Category 5 (Cat 5) cable such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. This computer has to be set up the router on your network, each computer... the configuration menus on the WGT624 v2, your Internet connection. Connecting the Router to manually configure your must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx) Ethernet interface. Connect the router to a cable or DSL modem and a computer as that provided by an...
... out how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 for your router. The cable or DSL broadband modem must use a Category 5 (Cat 5) cable such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. This computer has to be set up the router on your network, each computer... the configuration menus on the WGT624 v2, your Internet connection. Connecting the Router to manually configure your must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx) Ethernet interface. Connect the router to a cable or DSL modem and a computer as that provided by an...
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... 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... information needed to connect 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 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01), or refer to the Internet...
... 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... information needed to connect 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 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01), or refer to the Internet...
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... one): WEP 64, or WEP 128 WEP passphrase or key Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 M-10153-01 ISP Host Name ISP Domain Name For Wireless Access: For configuration of the wireless network, record the following information. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host...
... one): WEP 64, or WEP 128 WEP passphrase or key Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 M-10153-01 ISP Host Name ISP Domain Name For Wireless Access: For configuration of the wireless network, record the following information. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host...
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... your computer which contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. 1. 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. A Cable or DSL modem Figure 3-1: Disconnect the cable or DSL Modem c. Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable...
... your computer which contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. 1. 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. A Cable or DSL modem Figure 3-1: Disconnect the cable or DSL Modem c. Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable...
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... will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal connection or an uplink connection. Avoid stacking it on your computer. 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. Cable or DSL modem A Figure...
... will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal connection or an uplink connection. Avoid stacking it on your computer. 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. Cable or DSL modem A Figure...
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... you turn on your Internet connection. 3-6 Connecting the Router to the cable Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 4, "Wireless Configuration." 2. f. The router's Internet light or DSL modem. Log in to obtain...Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters. Now, turn the router on, the power light goes on how 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...
... you turn on your Internet connection. 3-6 Connecting the Router to the cable Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 4, "Wireless Configuration." 2. f. The router's Internet light or DSL modem. Log in to obtain...Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters. Now, turn the router on, the power light goes on how 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...