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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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... the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. 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. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight information of this...
... the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. 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. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight information of this...
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... minutes. With minimum setup, you from hackers. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with multiple web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Introduction...
... minutes. With minimum setup, you from hackers. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with multiple web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Introduction...
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... thwarts DoS attacks such 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. 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...
... thwarts DoS attacks such 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. 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...
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... a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as Auto Uplink will accommodate either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. For further information about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. Each...
... a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as Auto Uplink will accommodate either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. For further information about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. Each...
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... as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router within minutes after connecting it asks you if you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGT624 v3 as soon as... program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your Internet service provider (ISP). Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may...
... as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router within minutes after connecting it asks you if you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGT624 v3 as soon as... program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your Internet service provider (ISP). Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may...
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Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to return the router for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day Package...
Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to return the router for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day Package...
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... detected on the front panel of the router. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. No link is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Viewed from left to verify connections. Power is supplied to the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of...
... detected on the front panel of the router. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. No link is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Viewed from left to verify connections. Power is supplied to the router. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of...
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... 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. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v3 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC ...
... 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. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v3 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC ...
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Note: Do not change your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. See Chapter 4, "Content Filtering. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to configure your existing Internet connection. If... (see Chapter 6, "Advanced Configuration) settings if you need to change the factory defaults. Once you 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 the default settings. Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and...
Note: Do not change your wireless router's Internet connection and wireless parameters. See Chapter 4, "Content Filtering. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to configure your existing Internet connection. If... (see Chapter 6, "Advanced Configuration) settings if you need to change the factory defaults. Once you 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 the default settings. Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and...
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..., upgrade and check the status of your Internet and wireless settings after they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet...
..., upgrade and check the status of your Internet and wireless settings after they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet...
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...to restrict access based on web addresses and web address keywords. You can also block Internet access by clicking on time-of the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router to protect your network. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Main Menu of the browser interface. The Block Sites menu is below... can establish restricted access policies based on the Content Filtering heading in the Keyword list. Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you with web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail.
...to restrict access based on web addresses and web address keywords. You can also block Internet access by clicking on time-of the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router to protect your network. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Main Menu of the browser interface. The Block Sites menu is below... can establish restricted access policies based on the Content Filtering heading in the Keyword list. Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you with web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail.
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 To enable keyword blocking, select either "Per Schedule" or "Always", then click Apply. Since the Trusted User will be sure that a time period ... a PC that will be identified by an IP address, you to block by PCs on your network. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you should configure that PC's IP address in the Schedule menu. To add a keyword or domain, type it from blocking and logging. and set...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 To enable keyword blocking, select either "Per Schedule" or "Always", then click Apply. Since the Trusted User will be sure that a time period ... a PC that will be identified by an IP address, you to block by PCs on your network. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you should configure that PC's IP address in the Schedule menu. To add a keyword or domain, type it from blocking and logging. and set...
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... be enforced. Reference Manual for all PCs on this menu to check the boxes for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you can block the specified service for a single PC, a range of PCs (having consecutive...
... be enforced. Reference Manual for all PCs on this menu to check the boxes for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you can block the specified service for a single PC, a range of PCs (having consecutive...
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..., as mail.myISP.com). Log entries will be made for time-stamping log entries. • Daylight Savings Time. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Your outgoing mail server Enter the name of your Time Zone: • Time Zone. Select your e-mail program. ... these options: • Send alert immediately Check this schedule Specifies how often to obtain the current time and date from the router's memory. If the router cannot e-mail the log file, the log buffer may be sent via e-mail. • My Mail Server Requires Authentication Select...
..., as mail.myISP.com). Log entries will be made for time-stamping log entries. • Daylight Savings Time. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Your outgoing mail server Enter the name of your Time Zone: • Time Zone. Select your e-mail program. ... these options: • Send alert immediately Check this schedule Specifies how often to obtain the current time and date from the router's memory. If the router cannot e-mail the log file, the log buffer may be sent via e-mail. • My Mail Server Requires Authentication Select...
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... be found by clicking on Maintenance, then select System Status to use the maintenance features of your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Figure 5-1: Router Status screen Maintenance 5-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of the browser interface. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, click...
... be found by clicking on Maintenance, then select System Status to use the maintenance features of your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Figure 5-1: Router Status screen Maintenance 5-1 202-10090-01, April 2005 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of the browser interface. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, click...
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...wireless features of the router in DHCP server is NETGEAR. This field displays the Media Access Control address being used on each channel. 5-2 Maintenance 202-10090-01, April 2005 Identifies if the channel the wireless port is configured to Client, the router is 192.168.1.1. See "Wireless Channels" on the WAN. Wireless Router...the router. Reference Manual for the LAN attached devices. Menu 3.2 - The default is configured to the router. Identifies if the router's built-in some parts of the router. The default is active for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router ...
...wireless features of the router in DHCP server is NETGEAR. This field displays the Media Access Control address being used on each channel. 5-2 Maintenance 202-10090-01, April 2005 Identifies if the channel the wireless port is configured to Client, the router is 192.168.1.1. See "Wireless Channels" on the WAN. Wireless Router...the router. Reference Manual for the LAN attached devices. Menu 3.2 - The default is configured to the router. Identifies if the router's built-in some parts of the router. The default is active for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router ...
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...a table of the WGT624 v3 wireless router is stored in Table 5-2 Table 5-2. Maintenance 5-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Upgrading the Router Software The router software of all IP devices that if the router is rebooted, the table data is released by NETGEAR. Do not interrupt the upgrade ...IP address, NetBIOS Host Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to freeze the polling information. Click the Stop button to look for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Show Statistics action buttons are described in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded ...
...a table of the WGT624 v3 wireless router is stored in Table 5-2 Table 5-2. Maintenance 5-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Upgrading the Router Software The router software of all IP devices that if the router is rebooted, the table data is released by NETGEAR. Do not interrupt the upgrade ...IP address, NetBIOS Host Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to freeze the polling information. Click the Stop button to look for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Show Statistics action buttons are described in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded ...
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...Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Note: Be sure to check the NETGEAR web site for new firmware: 1. If the browser is interrupted, it is important not to display the menu shown below. The upgrade process will automatically restart. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the..., or loading a new page. Note: In some cases, you may corrupt the software. Figure 5-5: Router Upgrade menu Note: When uploading software to the WGT624 v3 wireless router, it may need to reset to download in install the new firmware. When the upload is available, follow...
...Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Note: Be sure to check the NETGEAR web site for new firmware: 1. If the browser is interrupted, it is important not to display the menu shown below. The upgrade process will automatically restart. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the..., or loading a new page. Note: In some cases, you may corrupt the software. Figure 5-5: Router Upgrade menu Note: When uploading software to the WGT624 v3 wireless router, it may need to reset to download in install the new firmware. When the upload is available, follow...
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... save your settings, select the Backup tab. Maintenance 5-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 To restore your settings from the router and will then reboot automatically. The router will prompt you for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup...
... save your settings, select the Backup tab. Maintenance 5-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 To restore your settings from the router and will then reboot automatically. The router will prompt you for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup...