Netgear WGT624v1 - 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router driver and firmware
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WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 2
... with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 8
... Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance
Viewing Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Upgrading the Router Software 6-5 Configuration File Management 6-6
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 6-7 Erasing the Configuration 6-8 Changing the Administrator Password 6-8 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 7-1
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WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 10
... B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-10
Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables B-12 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 95, 98...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 15
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
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WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 18
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrade.
802.11g Wireless Networking
The WGT624 wireless router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: &#...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 20
... from the LAN.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 within...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 21
... the WGT624 wireless router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items: • 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 25
... to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You will find out how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.
What You Will Need Before You Begin
You need to prepare these three things before you begin:
1. Have active Internet service...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 32
... the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
c. When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router's Internet LED goes on. The Setup Smart Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Smart Wizard finds no connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 64
... 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
Click on the "Show Statistics" button to display router usage statistics, as shown below.
Figure 6-3: Router Statistics screen
This screen shows the following statistics:
Table 6-1.
Router Statistics Fields
Field Port
Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Up Time Poll Interval
Description
The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 65
...if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Note that if the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the router rediscovers the devices. To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button.
Upgrading the Router Software
The routing software of the WGT624 wireless router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Note: The web...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 66
... Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Upgrade heading to display the menu shown below.
Figure 6-5: Router Upgrade menu
Note: When uploading software to the WGT624 wireless router, it is important not to interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 88
... and router.
• Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation. - Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet.
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device
After verifying that the LAN path...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 94
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
Routing Information Protocol
One of the protocols used by a router to build and maintain a picture of the network is the Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for changes to add to the routing table. The WGT624 wireless router supports both the older RIP-1 and the newer RIP...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 107
...appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP).
Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of a broadband modem, or if you configured it using instructions provided by your ISP, you may...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 108
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
In your IP network, each PC and the firewall must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each PC must also have certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 113
... 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624
2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR...
WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 150
...settings, restoring 6-8 firewall features 2-2 Flash memory, for firmware upgrade 2-2 front panel 2-6, 2-7 fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 4-4
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gateway address C-20
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Half Life 7-3 host name 3-11, 3-14
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IANA contacting B-2
IETF B-1 Web site address B-7
infrastructure mode D-2 installation 2-4 Internet account
address information C-18 establishing C-18 Internet Service Provider 3-1 IP addresses...
WGT624v1 Product datasheet - Page 1
... other Ethernet-enabled devices.
Super Secure
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The WGT624 protects your network with over 10 security and privacy features including a double firewall (NAT + SPI), multi-VPN (pass-through) support, MAC Address Control, and, it's upgradable to the next generation of wireless encryption, WPA (pre-shared key).
"Trusted User" controls, allow you to manage access to the Internet by web address, PC...
WGT624v1 Product datasheet - Page 2
... GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer - Windows® 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Mac® OS, NetWare®, UNIX®, or Linux® - Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape® 4.7 or higher
Package Contents - 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 - Ethernet cable - Power adapter - Vertical stand - Resource CD - Installation guide - Warranty/Support information card