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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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...This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGU624.asp. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. About This...Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 September 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the WGU624 wireless router...
...This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGU624.asp. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. About This...Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 September 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the WGU624 wireless router...
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... 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 use the router within minutes. Key Features of the NETGEAR® Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. The WGU624 wireless router provides you with the ability to operate in firewall protects you can...
... 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 use the router within minutes. Key Features of the NETGEAR® Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. The WGU624 wireless router provides you with the ability to operate in firewall protects you can...
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...; 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. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 • Built-in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • LAN port...
...; 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. Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 • Built-in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • LAN port...
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...maintain security, as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by a company that wants to host its private network. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Typically, the DMZ contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as to its own Internet services without ...users outside the LAN are autosensing and capable of ports. You can connect to the Internet for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Security The WGU624 wireless router is used by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to either type of the incoming request, or to one designated "...
...maintain security, as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by a company that wants to host its private network. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Typically, the DMZ contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as to its own Internet services without ...users outside the LAN are autosensing and capable of ports. You can connect to the Internet for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Security The WGU624 wireless router is used by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to either type of the incoming request, or to one designated "...
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... Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WGU624 wireless router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you to easily configure your local network. • DNS Proxy...-user ISP account. • Automatic Configuration of ISP account. Reference Manual 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 share an Internet account...
... Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WGU624 wireless router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you to easily configure your local network. • DNS Proxy...-user ISP account. • Automatic Configuration of ISP account. Reference Manual 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 share an Internet account...
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... provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGU624 Resource CD , including: - If so, it asks if you need to return...
... provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGU624 Resource CD , including: - If so, it asks if you need to return...
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..., the table below . 0OWER 7IRELESS 7IRELESS )NTERNET ,!. A G 0ORT 0ORT Figure 2-1: WGU624 Front Panel You can use some of the router. Power is supplied to the router. 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...
..., the table below . 0OWER 7IRELESS 7IRELESS )NTERNET ,!. A G 0ORT 0ORT Figure 2-1: WGU624 Front Panel You can use some of the router. Power is supplied to the router. 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...
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The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a DMZ server • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Table 2-1. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGU624 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is detected on this port...
The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a DMZ server • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Table 2-1. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGU624 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is detected on this port...
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What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to connect a computer to the router. Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements To use the WGU624 wireless router on the WGU624, your must use a Java-enabled Web browser program that provided by an cable or DSL broadband account. 2. To access the configuration menus on your Internet ...
What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to connect a computer to the router. Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements To use the WGU624 wireless router on the WGU624, your must use a Java-enabled Web browser program that provided by an cable or DSL broadband account. 2. To access the configuration menus on your Internet ...
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... Windows 2000/XP, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. Record all the settings for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on how your ISP set up your...". Reference Manual for each tab page. - Internet Configuration Requirements Depending 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 Configuration...
... Windows 2000/XP, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. Record all the settings for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on how your ISP set up your...". Reference Manual for each tab page. - Internet Configuration Requirements Depending 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 Configuration...
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... contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. 1. CONNECT THE WIRELESS ROUTER, THE COMPUTER, AND THE MODEM. Also, the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGU624 Resource CD included with your modem (Cable 1 in the diagram below. 3-4 Connecting the Router to help you through this procedure. Locate the Ethernet cable (Cable 1 in the diagram...
... contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. 1. CONNECT THE WIRELESS ROUTER, THE COMPUTER, AND THE MODEM. Also, the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGU624 Resource CD included with your modem (Cable 1 in the diagram below. 3-4 Connecting the Router to help you through this procedure. Locate the Ethernet cable (Cable 1 in the diagram...
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... network cables are connected and you are ready to the Internet 3-5 M-10153-01 Securely insert the blue cable that came with the WGU624 provides a convenient, space-saving way of your wireless router into a LAN port on page 4-1. The stand provided with your computer (point D in a location which conforms to the modem e. B ,QWHUQHW SRUW...
... network cables are connected and you are ready to the Internet 3-5 M-10153-01 Securely insert the blue cable that came with the WGU624 provides a convenient, space-saving way of your wireless router into a LAN port on page 4-1. The stand provided with your computer (point D in a location which conforms to the modem e. B ,QWHUQHW SRUW...
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... name and password for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 2. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the WGU624 and wait one minute. Last, turn on the broadband modem and wait 2 minutes. OPEN A BROWSER AND LOG IN TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER. a. is lit, indicating a link has been established to the Internet. RESTART...
... name and password for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 2. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the WGU624 and wait one minute. Last, turn on the broadband modem and wait 2 minutes. OPEN A BROWSER AND LOG IN TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER. a. is lit, indicating a link has been established to the Internet. RESTART...
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Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 The login window is powered on the Resource CD. 4. Note: If you do not see the tutorials on . For help with this, see the menu ... server addresses automatically, which is usually so. Connecting the Router to the router. You are connected correctly, that the router is displayed below: Figure 3-4: Login window c. CONNECT TO THE INTERNET Figure 3-5: Setup Smart Wizard a. Click OK. Verify that your computer is set to the wireless router, verify that your cables are now connected to the...
Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 The login window is powered on the Resource CD. 4. Note: If you do not see the tutorials on . For help with this, see the menu ... server addresses automatically, which is usually so. Connecting the Router to the router. You are connected correctly, that the router is displayed below: Figure 3-4: Login window c. CONNECT TO THE INTERNET Figure 3-5: Setup Smart Wizard a. Click OK. Verify that your computer is set to the wireless router, verify that your cables are now connected to the...
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...connection, you will be prompted to the Internet M-10153-01 e. d. The options are available at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGU624.asp. 3-8 Connecting the Router to upgrade your wireless router is up to see of there is a new version of firmware available. If so, you will be ...prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line. Take advantage of connection ...
...connection, you will be prompted to the Internet M-10153-01 e. d. The options are available at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGU624.asp. 3-8 Connecting the Router to upgrade your wireless router is up to see of there is a new version of firmware available. If so, you will be ...prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line. Take advantage of connection ...
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... complete range/ performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications". Wireless Configuration 4-1 M-10153-01 The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can consume more battery power on wireless networking, refer to in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. In planning your WGU624 wireless router. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly...
... complete range/ performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications". Wireless Configuration 4-1 M-10153-01 The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can consume more battery power on wireless networking, refer to in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. In planning your WGU624 wireless router. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly...
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... security options There are covered in detail in this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WGU624 wireless router provides highly effective security features which are several ways you wireless network. • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can restrict access to 300 feet. Reference Manual for others outside of your...
... security options There are covered in detail in this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WGU624 wireless router provides highly effective security features which are several ways you wireless network. • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can restrict access to 300 feet. Reference Manual for others outside of your...
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...RF Channel 36 Mode g and b for 802.11g a only for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Default Basic Wireless Settings When you install the WGU624 wireless router, use the procedures below . The Wireless 802.11a Settings menu appears, as shown in the main menu of your networking needs. Basic...Type WPA-PSK WPA-PSK passphrase NETGEAR-ULTRA-G After you first receive your WGU624, the default factory settings in effect are shown in the table below to customize any of the settings to better meet your router, click the Wireless a link in "Wireless 802.11a Settings menu" on...
...RF Channel 36 Mode g and b for 802.11g a only for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 Default Basic Wireless Settings When you install the WGU624 wireless router, use the procedures below . The Wireless 802.11a Settings menu appears, as shown in the main menu of your networking needs. Basic...Type WPA-PSK WPA-PSK passphrase NETGEAR-ULTRA-G After you first receive your WGU624, the default factory settings in effect are shown in the table below to customize any of the settings to better meet your router, click the Wireless a link in "Wireless 802.11a Settings menu" on...