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... in France. Conformity is shielded against the generation of radio interference in the European Community The user should run the configuration utility program provided with this product to procure the appropriate cables. Requirements For Operation in the European Community Countries of ...1999/5/EC). Compliance with respect to use of the user to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 is declared by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of Conformity This...
... in France. Conformity is shielded against the generation of radio interference in the European Community The user should run the configuration utility program provided with this product to procure the appropriate cables. Requirements For Operation in the European Community Countries of ...1999/5/EC). Compliance with respect to use of the user to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 is declared by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of Conformity This...
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... 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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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... Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 5-5 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 Erasing the Configuration 6-8 Changing the Administrator Password 6-8 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 7-1 viii Contents...
... Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 5-5 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 Erasing the Configuration 6-8 Changing the Administrator Password 6-8 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 7-1 viii Contents...
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... Using a Ping Utility 8-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-5 Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Date and Time 8-7 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...
... Using a Ping Utility 8-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-5 Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Date and Time 8-7 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...
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... IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-8 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-9 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-10 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables...
... IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-8 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-9 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-10 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables...
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Are Login Protocols Used C-18 What Is Your Configuration Information C-18 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-20 Restarting the Network C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Authentication and...
Are Login Protocols Used C-18 What Is Your Configuration Information C-18 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-20 Restarting the Network C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Authentication and...
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.... You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to Internet locations or services that have the network name (SSID) can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can connect. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 •...
.... You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to Internet locations or services that have the network name (SSID) can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can connect. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 •...
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...configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." Autosensing Ethernet Connections with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from the local network. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router... M-10153-01 Each Ethernet port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v2 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP...
...configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." Autosensing Ethernet Connections with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from the local network. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router... M-10153-01 Each Ethernet port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. Extensive Protocol Support The WGT624 v2 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP...
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..., including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on 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 v2 within minutes after connecting it asks you if you take advantage of Attached PCs by your PC...
..., including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on 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 v2 within minutes after connecting it asks you if you take advantage of Attached PCs by your PC...
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You will find out how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 for your Internet connection. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your DSL account. 3. This computer has to be set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to...
You will find out how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 for your Internet connection. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your DSL account. 3. This computer has to be set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to...
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...you cannot locate this information, you can ask your 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 Parameters? For Windows 95/98/ME, open the ...For Windows 2000/XP, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. 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...
...you cannot locate this information, you can ask your 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 Parameters? For Windows 95/98/ME, open the ...For Windows 2000/XP, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. 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...
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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 ISP's mail server is mail.... or domain name like CCA7324-A or home. If you haven't been given host or domain names, you were given DNS server addresses, fill in the configuration parameters from your ISP. Fill in the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is not required by your...
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 ISP's mail server is mail.... or domain name like CCA7324-A or home. If you haven't been given host or domain names, you were given DNS server addresses, fill in the configuration parameters from your ISP. Fill in the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is not required by your...
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... for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 e. f. If you may use to it starts automatically. Note: To connect to the Internet M-10153-01 Now, turn the router on, the power light goes on your computer needs to be configured to the cable Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 4, "Wireless Configuration." 2. Log in...
... for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 e. f. If you may use to it starts automatically. Note: To connect to the Internet M-10153-01 Now, turn the router on, the power light goes on your computer needs to be configured to the cable Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 4, "Wireless Configuration." 2. Log in...
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..., click the Setup Smart Wizard link on page 3-13. Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you will need the configuration parameters from your ISP that 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. You...
..., click the Setup Smart Wizard link on page 3-13. Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you will need the configuration parameters from your ISP that 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. You...
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... appropriate configuration menu. The options are available at http://www.netgear.com/docs. 3-8 Connecting the Router to see of firmware available. When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router checks ...NETGEAR web site for each type of this opportunity to date with the latest enhancements and features. The Setup Smart Wizard reports which use the auto-update feature, you will be prompted to upgrade your wireless router is a new version of there is up to assure that your firmware. The procedures for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router...
... appropriate configuration menu. The options are available at http://www.netgear.com/docs. 3-8 Connecting the Router to see of firmware available. When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router checks ...NETGEAR web site for each type of this opportunity to date with the latest enhancements and features. The Setup Smart Wizard reports which use the auto-update feature, you will be prompted to upgrade your wireless router is a new version of there is up to assure that your firmware. The procedures for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router...
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...IP address of your ISP's Primary and Secondary DNS Server addresses. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." 3-12 M-10153-01 Connecting the Router to the configuration parameters from your ISP you by your Internet connection. This information should have... take effect. • Click Apply to save the settings. • Click Test to test your ISP. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Figure 3-10: Setup Smart Wizard menu for Fixed IP address accounts • Fixed IP is also called Static IP. ...
...IP address of your ISP's Primary and Secondary DNS Server addresses. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." 3-12 M-10153-01 Connecting the Router to the configuration parameters from your ISP you by your Internet connection. This information should have... take effect. • Click Apply to save the settings. • Click Test to test your ISP. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Figure 3-10: Setup Smart Wizard menu for Fixed IP address accounts • Fixed IP is also called Static IP. ...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your configuration as described in Figure 3-11 using the menu below, or you can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in the previous section. Connecting the Router to determine your router using these steps: 1. Click the Basic...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your configuration as described in Figure 3-11 using the menu below, or you can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in the previous section. Connecting the Router to determine your router using these steps: 1. Click the Basic...
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... on the physical placement of the wireless firewall. For best results, place your configuration choices. Wireless Configuration 4-1 M-10153-01 For complete range/ performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." In planning your wireless network, you should also select the physical placement of your WGT624 v2 wireless router. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can take slightly longer...
... on the physical placement of the wireless firewall. For best results, place your configuration choices. Wireless Configuration 4-1 M-10153-01 For complete range/ performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." In planning your wireless network, you should also select the physical placement of your WGT624 v2 wireless router. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can take slightly longer...
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...Turn Off the Broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to your network, but some products such as Windows XP, but the most determined eavesdropper. 4-2 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 For this chapter. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption ...are several ways you can enhance the security of you disable broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. Such distances can allow for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to only trusted PCs o ...
...Turn Off the Broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to your network, but some products such as Windows XP, but the most determined eavesdropper. 4-2 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 For this chapter. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption ...are several ways you can enhance the security of you disable broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. Such distances can allow for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to only trusted PCs o ...
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... menu will appear, as shown below. Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of the browser interface. Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu Wireless Configuration 4-3 M-10153-01 If you are away and the others in the main menu of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the household all . Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • Turn Off the...
... menu will appear, as shown below. Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of the browser interface. Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu Wireless Configuration 4-3 M-10153-01 If you are away and the others in the main menu of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the household all . Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 • Turn Off the...