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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10090-01 April 2005 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10090-01 April 2005 202-10090-01, April 2005
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... in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. 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. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has...
... in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp. 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. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has...
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... to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
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.... Click the print icon in the HTML View. Click the print icon in a browser window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Use the Print button on a single sheet...
.... Click the print icon in the HTML View. Click the print icon in a browser window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Use the Print button on a single sheet...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 1-4 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 1-4 About This Manual 202-10090-01, April 2005
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... administrator logins. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs. 2-2 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access...
... administrator logins. Support for firmware upgrade. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGT624 v3 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs. 2-2 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access...
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Reference Manual for keywords within web addresses. You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of cable to make the right connection. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGT624 v3 can configure the router to ...to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. Introduction 2-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are ...
Reference Manual for keywords within web addresses. You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of cable to make the right connection. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGT624 v3 can configure the router to ...to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by screening for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • The WGT624 v3 prevents objectionable content from the local network. Introduction 2-3 202-10090-01, April 2005 Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are ...
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.... 2-4 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 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 only for the information required for your PC. A user-friendly...as a DNS server to the attached PCs. If so, it to the network. 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 the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP...
.... 2-4 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005 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 only for the information required for your PC. A user-friendly...as a DNS server to the attached PCs. If so, it to the network. 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 the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP...
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Reference Manual for repair. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router 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 help you maximize your use of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. If any of...
Reference Manual for repair. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router 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 help you maximize your use of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. If any of...
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... transmitted or received by the Internet port. LED Descriptions Label Power Internet Wireless Local Activity On Off On Blink On On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description 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 the LEDs to right, Table 2-1 describes...
... transmitted or received by the Internet port. LED Descriptions Label Power Internet Wireless Local Activity On Off On Blink On On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description 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 the LEDs to right, Table 2-1 describes...
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... ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for connecting the router to 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...
... ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-7 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for connecting the router to 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...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2-8 Introduction 202-10090-01, April 2005
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...change your cabling. • How to connect to the Internet. • How to configure your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you get started Figure 3-1: Smart...Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the wireless settings, you will also have security on your wireless settings. - Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your PC. Reference Manual for information on the wireless...
...change your cabling. • How to connect to the Internet. • How to configure your wireless links (Netgear strongly recommends enabling security). - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you get started Figure 3-1: Smart...Wireless Settings" on page 3-10 for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Initial Configuration 1. The following screen appears: Click SETUP to get to the wireless settings, you will also have security on your wireless settings. - Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your PC. Reference Manual for information on the wireless...
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... name and password are not the same as any user name or password you have configured your router, do the following: 1. Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it during the setup in "Initial...page 3-2). Logging Into Your Router To log into your router after you may use to log in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you want to the router 2. A login window like...
... name and password are not the same as any user name or password you have configured your router, do the following: 1. Reference Manual for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it during the setup in "Initial...page 3-2). Logging Into Your Router To log into your router after you may use to log in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you want to the router 2. A login window like...
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Click OK and the resulting window below appears: Figure 3-4: Login result 3-4 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3.
Click OK and the resulting window below appears: Figure 3-4: Login result 3-4 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3.
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Figure 3-5: Firmware Upgrade Assistant popup and screen Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5).
Figure 3-5: Firmware Upgrade Assistant popup and screen Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-5 202-10090-01, April 2005 Reference Manual for the lastest firmware everytime you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 5-5).
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 One of the following screens appears: Basic Settings, No Login Basic Settings, Login Required Figure 3-6: Basic...
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-6 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 202-10090-01, April 2005 One of the following screens appears: Basic Settings, No Login Basic Settings, Login Required Figure 3-6: Basic...
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...Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the center column. The current settings or information for Australia only. - otherwise, scroll down until you have with your ISP, select Yes. If you need to run the PPP software on the type of account you log in. After selecting Yes and configuring your router..., you use to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you use your full e-mail address when...
...Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click an item in the center column. The current settings or information for Australia only. - otherwise, scroll down until you have with your ISP, select Yes. If you need to run the PPP software on the type of account you log in. After selecting Yes and configuring your router..., you use to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGT624v3.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you use your full e-mail address when...
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...8226; Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: The DNS server is its unique address on their names. Note: If you get DNS server addresses. • Router MAC Address: Your computer's local address is used to get 'Address not found' errors when you connect. You may require a Host name of your .... • Account Name (also known as the Domain Name. If you have a Domain name given to you with the required information. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you by your ISP.
...8226; Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: The DNS server is its unique address on their names. Note: If you get DNS server addresses. • Router MAC Address: Your computer's local address is used to get 'Address not found' errors when you connect. You may require a Host name of your .... • Account Name (also known as the Domain Name. If you have a Domain name given to you with the required information. Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you by your ISP.
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...MAC address or Use This MAC Address to the NETGEAR Web site. Click Test to connect to manually type the MAC address for a different computer. Read the Troubleshooting section in the Reference Manual. 5. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If you 've selected the correct...Manual for the MAC address is selected once a value has already been set in the Use This MAC Address selection. If you connect successfully, your ISP to exit these pages and... Go through the settings and make sure you don't connect successfully, 1. The format for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3...
...MAC address or Use This MAC Address to the NETGEAR Web site. Click Test to connect to manually type the MAC address for a different computer. Read the Troubleshooting section in the Reference Manual. 5. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If you 've selected the correct...Manual for the MAC address is selected once a value has already been set in the Use This MAC Address selection. If you connect successfully, your ISP to exit these pages and... Go through the settings and make sure you don't connect successfully, 1. The format for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3...