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Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10153-01 Version 1.1 September 2004 M-10153-01
Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10153-01 Version 1.1 September 2004 M-10153-01
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... Directive. Wideband Transmission system; Conformity is the responsibility of the user to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. Europe - EN 301 489-1, Aug. 2002; The radio spectrum regulator in France, Autorité de regulation...
... Directive. Wideband Transmission system; Conformity is the responsibility of the user to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. Europe - EN 301 489-1, Aug. 2002; The radio spectrum regulator in France, Autorité de regulation...
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...Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Please refer to the standards set out in accordance with your Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. When used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the notes in France: http://www.art...Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified that the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46...
...Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Please refer to the standards set out in accordance with your Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. When used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the notes in France: http://www.art...Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified that the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46...
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... Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router 2-1 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking 2-2 Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802...Router's Front Panel 2-7 The Router's Rear Panel 2-8 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 WGU624 3-4 Connecting the Wireless Router...
... Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router 2-1 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking 2-2 Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802...Router's Front Panel 2-7 The Router's Rear Panel 2-8 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 WGU624 3-4 Connecting the Wireless Router...
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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 6-7 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 6-7 Erasing the Configuration 6-8 Changing the Administrator Password 6-8 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration Comparison... 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 the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device 8-6 Contents 3 M-10153-01
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 6-7 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 6-7 Erasing the Configuration 6-8 Changing the Administrator Password 6-8 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration Comparison... 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 the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device 8-6 Contents 3 M-10153-01
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Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Date and Time 8-7 Why Does the WGU624 Not Reach Full 108 Mbps Speeds 8-8 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 B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP...
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Date and Time 8-7 Why Does the WGU624 Not Reach Full 108 Mbps Speeds 8-8 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 B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP...
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... typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 September 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This ...manual. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGU624 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About ...
... typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 September 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This ...manual. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the WGU624 wireless router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About ...
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... a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. The PDF button links to a PDF version of the manual. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 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...
... a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. The PDF button links to a PDF version of the manual. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 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...
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... Manual 3 M-10153-01 Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How...
... Manual 3 M-10153-01 Using this button when a step-by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How...
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Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 4 About This Manual M-10153-01
Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 4 About This Manual M-10153-01
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... by a single PC. The WGU624 wireless router provides you with the ability to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • 802.11a wireless networking • Channel bonding combines the bandwidth of the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. both via e-mail. Key...
... by a single PC. The WGU624 wireless router provides you with the ability to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • 802.11a wireless networking • Channel bonding combines the bandwidth of the NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. both via e-mail. Key...
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... below compares some of the features of wireless modes. Reference Manual 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 router provides: • 802.11g and 802.11a wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps. •...
... below compares some of the features of wireless modes. Reference Manual 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 router provides: • 802.11g and 802.11a wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps. •...
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... objectionable content from reaching your LAN to Internet content by screening for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Table 2-1. Its firewall features include: • Denial of Wireless Modes Features 802.11b Performance 11 Mbps 802.11a 54 Mbps Super A 108 Mbps 802.11g 54 Mbps Super G 108 Mbps Range In practice, about...
... objectionable content from reaching your LAN to Internet content by screening for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Table 2-1. Its firewall features include: • Denial of Wireless Modes Features 802.11b Performance 11 Mbps 802.11a 54 Mbps Super A 108 Mbps 802.11g 54 Mbps Super G 108 Mbps Range In practice, about...
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...in this section. • PCs Hidden by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Security The WGU624 wireless router is used by a company that wants to host its own Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to make the right connection... or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. This feature also eliminates the need to specific PCs based on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to worry about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with NAT ...
...in this section. • PCs Hidden by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Security The WGU624 wireless router is used by a company that wants to host its own Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to make the right connection... or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. This feature also eliminates the need to specific PCs based on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to worry about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with NAT ...
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...management Browser-based configuration allows you only for the information required for your type of Attached PCs by DHCP The WGU624 wireless router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to easily ...configure your local network. • DNS Proxy When DHCP is a protocol for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Extensive Protocol Support The WGU624 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). This technique,...
...management Browser-based configuration allows you only for the information required for your type of Attached PCs by DHCP The WGU624 wireless router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to easily ...configure your local network. • DNS Proxy When DHCP is a protocol for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Extensive Protocol Support The WGU624 wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). This technique,...
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... firmware is available. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 • Firmware Auto-Update The WGU624 wireless router automatically checks the Internet to return the router for repair. 2-6 Introduction M-10153-01 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5...
... firmware is available. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 • Firmware Auto-Update The WGU624 wireless router automatically checks the Internet to return the router for repair. 2-6 Introduction M-10153-01 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5...
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Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGU624 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below describes the LEDs on the front panel of the LEDs to verify connections. Power is performing its diagnostic test. The 802.11a wireless interface is enabled. 802.11a On The...
Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGU624 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below describes the LEDs on the front panel of the LEDs to verify connections. Power is performing its diagnostic test. The 802.11a wireless interface is enabled. 802.11a On The...
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... left to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01 The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGU624 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Data is detected on this port. No link...
... left to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna 2-8 Introduction M-10153-01 The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGU624 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Data is detected on this port. No link...
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...Network capability to connect the router to the router. Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements To use the WGU624 wireless router on the WGU624, your must have an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. For the initial setup of your router, you need to the ...Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. If the computer will find out how to configure your Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 for your router. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to...
...Network capability to connect the router to the router. Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements To use the WGU624 wireless router on the WGU624, your must have an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. For the initial setup of your router, you need to the ...Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. If the computer will find out how to configure your Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 for your router. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to...
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...help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGU624 Resource CD , or refer to the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGU624 Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide, which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet ...up your Internet configuration parameters, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you will need one of these configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) ...
...help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGU624 Resource CD , or refer to the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGU624 Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide, which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet ...up your Internet configuration parameters, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you will need one of these configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) ...