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...7-6 Configuring LAN IP Setup Options 7-8 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 7-10 Using Address Reservation 7-11 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 7-12 Configuring Static Routes 7-13 Enabling Remote Management Access 7-16 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-17 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power LED Not On 8-2 LEDs Never Turn Off 8-2 Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 8-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 8-5 Testing the LAN Path to the WGU624 8-5 Testing...
...7-6 Configuring LAN IP Setup Options 7-8 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 7-10 Using Address Reservation 7-11 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 7-12 Configuring Static Routes 7-13 Enabling Remote Management Access 7-16 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-17 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power LED Not On 8-2 LEDs Never Turn Off 8-2 Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 8-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 8-5 Testing the LAN Path to the WGU624 8-5 Testing...
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... Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. Introduction 2-1 M-10153-01 This chapter describes the features of two radio channels into one communications link (54 Mbps +54 Mbps =108 Mbps) between the router and wireless stations • Super A and Super G modes • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on time of day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access...
... Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. Introduction 2-1 M-10153-01 This chapter describes the features of two radio channels into one communications link (54 Mbps +54 Mbps =108 Mbps) between the router and wireless stations • Super A and Super G modes • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on time of day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access...
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... network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for firmware upgrades. 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking The WGU624 wireless router includes 802.11 a and 802.11g wireless access points, providing continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The table below compares some of the features of the three usable channels in 802.11a-only, 108 Mbps only, or Auto 108 Mbps modes...
... network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for firmware upgrades. 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking The WGU624 wireless router includes 802.11 a and 802.11g wireless access points, providing continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The table below compares some of the features of the three usable channels in 802.11a-only, 108 Mbps only, or Auto 108 Mbps modes...
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... the LAN. • DMZ Hardware Port A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is equipped with Auto Uplink With its own Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to the correct configuration. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Security The WGU624 wireless router is used by NAT NAT opens a temporary...
... the LAN. • DMZ Hardware Port A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is equipped with Auto Uplink With its own Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to the correct configuration. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Security The WGU624 wireless router is used by NAT NAT opens a temporary...
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... be used with a 100 Mbps device. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGU624 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGU624 Rear Panel Viewed from left to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01 No link is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a DMZ server • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624...
... be used with a 100 Mbps device. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGU624 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGU624 Rear Panel Viewed from left to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01 No link is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a DMZ server • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624...
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... active Internet service, the router checks to upgrade your configuration automatically via DHCP, you for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 b. Reference Manual for the settings. c. If the Setup Smart Wizard finds no connection, you can manually configure your ISP to connect to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on . Click Next and follow the steps in "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 3-3. Note: If you choose not to use the auto-update feature, you will need the configuration...
... active Internet service, the router checks to upgrade your configuration automatically via DHCP, you for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 b. Reference Manual for the settings. c. If the Setup Smart Wizard finds no connection, you can manually configure your ISP to connect to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on . Click Next and follow the steps in "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 3-3. Note: If you choose not to use the auto-update feature, you will need the configuration...
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... settings. 3. b. c. d. To change the MAC address, select "Use this MAC address" and enter it also. e. If your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to masquerade as that these DNS servers" and enter the IP address of your ISP's Primary DNS Server. a. Also enter the IP Subnet Mask and the Gateway IP address. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 2. Gateway's MAC address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address...
... settings. 3. b. c. d. To change the MAC address, select "Use this MAC address" and enter it also. e. If your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to masquerade as that these DNS servers" and enter the IP address of your ISP's Primary DNS Server. a. Also enter the IP Subnet Mask and the Gateway IP address. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 2. Gateway's MAC address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address...
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... the IP address set to 0.0.0.0 and you will be using . If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one PC that you connect. • Enter a Server IP Address if your router to the Internet Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 To configure your Internet service connection for PPTP, fill in your PC when your account is first opened. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active...
... the IP address set to 0.0.0.0 and you will be using . If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one PC that you connect. • Enter a Server IP Address if your router to the Internet Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 To configure your Internet service connection for PPTP, fill in your PC when your account is first opened. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active...
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... Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Default Basic Wireless Settings When you install the WGU624 wireless router, use the procedures below . Basic 802.11a Wireless Settings To configure the 802.11a wireless settings of your networking needs. The Wireless 802.11a Settings menu appears, as shown in the main menu of the browser interface. You can restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on page 4-5. 4-4 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 Table 4-2. Reference Manual for 802.11a Authentication Type WPA-PSK WPA-PSK passphrase NETGEAR-ULTRA-G After...
... Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Default Basic Wireless Settings When you install the WGU624 wireless router, use the procedures below . Basic 802.11a Wireless Settings To configure the 802.11a wireless settings of your networking needs. The Wireless 802.11a Settings menu appears, as shown in the main menu of the browser interface. You can restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on page 4-5. 4-4 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 Table 4-2. Reference Manual for 802.11a Authentication Type WPA-PSK WPA-PSK passphrase NETGEAR-ULTRA-G After...
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... default user name of admin and default password of the WGU624 wireless router. Configure and test your PCs have the same SSID and channel that they have set up. Restricting Wireless Access by DHCP from the router. You must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click on Apply. Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 4-15 Log in the main menu of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have a wireless link and are configuring the router...
... default user name of admin and default password of the WGU624 wireless router. Configure and test your PCs have the same SSID and channel that they have set up. Restricting Wireless Access by DHCP from the router. You must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click on Apply. Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 4-15 Log in the main menu of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have a wireless link and are configuring the router...
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... Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The advanced wireless settings are shown in the table below. Note: These settings should not be changed unless you have a specific reason to do so. Default Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings are configured separately for most networks and should work for the 802.11a and 802.11g protocols. Default Advanced Wireless Settings FEATURE 802.11a SSID Broadcast Enabled Super A / Super G mode Enabled eXtended Range Enabled Adaptive Radio not applicable Transmit Power Max Fragmentation...
... Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings The advanced wireless settings are shown in the table below. Note: These settings should not be changed unless you have a specific reason to do so. Default Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings are configured separately for most networks and should work for the 802.11a and 802.11g protocols. Default Advanced Wireless Settings FEATURE 802.11a SSID Broadcast Enabled Super A / Super G mode Enabled eXtended Range Enabled Adaptive Radio not applicable Transmit Power Max Fragmentation...
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... the factory default settings. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Erasing the Configuration It is password. Reference Manual for the router's Web Configuration Manager is sometimes desirable to restore the router to a more secure password. From the main menu of the router. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new...
... the factory default settings. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Erasing the Configuration It is password. Reference Manual for the router's Web Configuration Manager is sometimes desirable to restore the router to a more secure password. From the main menu of the router. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new...
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... "Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service" on the WGU624 is normally discarded by the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall included in the Ports menu. If the service does not appear in a separate LAN sector from the Internet. This computer is programmed to work properly with NAT. The router is called the default DMZ server. You can have configured in the WGU624. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Enable DMZ Port: LAN port 4 on page...
... "Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service" on the WGU624 is normally discarded by the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall included in the Ports menu. If the service does not appear in a separate LAN sector from the Internet. This computer is programmed to work properly with NAT. The router is called the default DMZ server. You can have configured in the WGU624. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Enable DMZ Port: LAN port 4 on page...
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... should be assigned by DHCP" on your network is the LAN address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. The assigned default gateway address is the DHCP server, or if you will be assigned to the RIP multicast address and will function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it selected. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 RIP Version: This controls the format and the broadcasting method...
... should be assigned by DHCP" on your network is the LAN address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. The assigned default gateway address is the DHCP server, or if you will be assigned to the RIP multicast address and will function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it selected. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 RIP Version: This controls the format and the broadcasting method...
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... Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other registered UPnP devices on the network. UPnP Menu Turn UPnP On: UPnP can range from other devices as port forwarding (mapping), of hops can range from 1 to 255. Longer durations may compromise the freshness of steps a broadcast packet is measured in hops (steps) for automatic device configuration. Advanced Configuration M-10153...
... Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other registered UPnP devices on the network. UPnP Menu Turn UPnP On: UPnP can range from other devices as port forwarding (mapping), of hops can range from 1 to 255. Longer durations may compromise the freshness of steps a broadcast packet is measured in hops (steps) for automatic device configuration. Advanced Configuration M-10153...
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... your network interface card and for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 If the path is working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is listed as the default gateway as the default gateway. Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as described in your PC's Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of a remote device such as in "Local or Internet Port LEDs...
... your network interface card and for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 If the path is working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is listed as the default gateway as the default gateway. Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as described in your PC's Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of a remote device such as in "Local or Internet Port LEDs...
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... reached a Network Time Server. If you must use the default reset button on the rear panel of day. If your ISP assigned a host name to obtain the current time from the authorized PC. Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the WGU624's administration password to password and the IP address to reboot. Press and hold the default reset button until the Test LED turns on page 3-9. Problems with...
... reached a Network Time Server. If you must use the default reset button on the rear panel of day. If your ISP assigned a host name to obtain the current time from the authorized PC. Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the WGU624's administration password to password and the IP address to reboot. Press and hold the default reset button until the Test LED turns on page 3-9. Problems with...
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... to "Using DHCP Server". 7. To get the information you need to remove the gateway address. 6. In this case, close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. If the "Configure" setting is only necessary when your ISP's DNS addresses. 5. Select the address and then click Remove to collect configuration information from your Macintosh so that you configure the WGU624 wireless router. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 If...
... to "Using DHCP Server". 7. To get the information you need to remove the gateway address. 6. In this case, close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box. If the "Configure" setting is only necessary when your ISP's DNS addresses. 5. Select the address and then click Remove to collect configuration information from your Macintosh so that you configure the WGU624 wireless router. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 If...
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...as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure D-1: WPA Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via EAP from a RADIUS server, for strong user authentication. It is important...
...as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure D-1: WPA Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via EAP from a RADIUS server, for strong user authentication. It is important...
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... Remote Management 7-16 remote management 7-16 requirements hardware 3-1 reserved IP adresses 7-11 restore configuration 6-7 restore factory settings 6-8 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-15 RFC 1466 B-7, B-9 1597 B-7, B-9 1631 B-8, B-9 finding B-7 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 7-9 router concepts B-1 Router Status 6-1 Routing Information Protocol 2-5, B-2 S Scope of Document 1-1 Secondary DNS Server 3-10, 3-12, 3-14, 3-15 security 2-1, 2-4 Index service numbers 5-4 Setup Wizard 3-1 Shared Key authentication D-3 SMTP 5-8 spoof MAC address 8-5 SSID 4-5, 4-7, 4-14, 4-15, D-2 Start...
... Remote Management 7-16 remote management 7-16 requirements hardware 3-1 reserved IP adresses 7-11 restore configuration 6-7 restore factory settings 6-8 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-15 RFC 1466 B-7, B-9 1597 B-7, B-9 1631 B-8, B-9 finding B-7 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 7-9 router concepts B-1 Router Status 6-1 Routing Information Protocol 2-5, B-2 S Scope of Document 1-1 Secondary DNS Server 3-10, 3-12, 3-14, 3-15 security 2-1, 2-4 Index service numbers 5-4 Setup Wizard 3-1 Shared Key authentication D-3 SMTP 5-8 spoof MAC address 8-5 SSID 4-5, 4-7, 4-14, 4-15, D-2 Start...