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NETGEAR 108 MBPS WIRELESS WGT624 V3 User Manual

NETGEAR 108 MBPS WIRELESS WGT624 V3
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202-10090-02 v 1.4
April 2005
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
108 Mbps Wireless
Firewall Router
WGT624
v3

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR 108 MBPS WIRELESS WGT624 V3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelWGT624 V3
Wireless Standard802.11g
Max Wireless Speed108 Mbps
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
LAN Ports4
WAN Port1
FirewallYes
VPN SupportNo
SecurityWEP, WPA, WPA2
AntennasExternal

Summary

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

Describes the manual's target audience, scope, and formatting conventions used.

How to Use This Manual

Explains navigation and features of the manual's HTML version for effective use.

How to Print this Manual

Provides instructions for printing pages, chapters, or the full manual.

Introduction

Key Features

Highlights the main capabilities and benefits of the WGT624 v3 router.

802.11g Wireless Networking

Details the wireless networking capabilities, speeds, and modes supported.

Powerful Firewall and Content Filtering

Describes the router's firewall features and content filtering options for network security.

Easy Installation and Management

Explains the user-friendly setup wizard and auto-update features for simplified use.

Router Front and Rear Panels

Illustrates and describes the LEDs and physical ports on the router's front and rear panels.

Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings

Initial Configuration

Guides through the initial setup process using the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant.

Logging Into Your Router

Explains how to access and log into the router's web-based management interface.

Internet Settings Configuration

Details how to configure the router's internet connection parameters for ISP access.

Wireless Settings Configuration

Covers setting up the wireless network, including SSID, region, channel, and security options.

Content Filtering

Blocking Internet Sites and Services

Explains how to block specific websites, domains, or internet services based on keywords or ports.

Scheduling Content Blocking

Describes how to set up schedules for when content blocking rules will be enforced.

Email Alerts and Log Notifications

Details configuration for receiving email alerts and logs for network activity and security events.

Viewing Web Access Logs

Explains how to access and interpret logs of web access and attempted access.

Maintenance

Viewing Router Status Information

Shows how to check the router's system status, including WAN, LAN, and Wireless port details.

Upgrading Router Software

Provides instructions on how to update the router's firmware to the latest version.

Configuration File Management

Explains how to back up, restore, and erase the router's configuration settings.

Changing Administrator Password

Guides on how to change the router's default administrator password for enhanced security.

Advanced Configuration

Port Forwarding to Local Servers

Configures the router to make local servers accessible from the Internet.

Using Port Triggering

Explains the dynamic port opening feature for gaming and other applications.

Configuring WAN Setup Options

Covers settings like DMZ server, MTU size, and ping response for WAN port.

Dynamic DNS Service Configuration

Details how to use a dynamic DNS service to access the network with a changing IP address.

LAN IP Setup and DHCP Server

Covers configuring the router's LAN IP address and using it as a DHCP server.

Static Route Configuration

Explains how to manually define static routes for specific network scenarios.

Remote Management Access

Configures the router for remote access and management over the Internet.

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

Describes how to enable UPnP for automatic device configuration and service discovery.

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning and LED Status

Describes the expected startup sequence and troubleshooting for LED indicators.

Troubleshooting Connection Issues

Covers common problems with accessing the web interface and the ISP connection.

TCP/IP Network Troubleshooting

Explains how to use ping utility and verify network configuration for troubleshooting.

Restoring Default Settings

Provides methods to restore the router to factory default configuration and password.

Technical Specifications

Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics

IP Addressing and Subnetting

Explains IP address classes, netmasks, and subnet addressing concepts.

NAT and Private IP Addresses

Details Network Address Translation and the use of private IP address ranges.

MAC Addresses and ARP

Explains MAC addresses and the Address Resolution Protocol.

Domain Name System (DNS)

Describes the role of DNS servers in translating names to IP addresses.

Firewalls and Security Concepts

Explains firewall functionality, stateful packet inspection, and security threats.

Ethernet Cabling Standards

Details UTP Ethernet cable quality and types for network connectivity.

Preparing Your Network

Preparing Computers for TCP/IP

Outlines requirements for preparing computers to use TCP/IP networking.

Configuring Windows TCP/IP

Provides detailed steps for configuring TCP/IP settings in various Windows versions.

Configuring Macintosh TCP/IP

Explains TCP/IP configuration for Macintosh computers using DHCP.

Verifying Internet Account Readiness

Guides on how to collect ISP configuration information for firewall setup.

Restarting the Network

Explains the need to restart the network after configuration for devices to communicate.

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview

Introduces wireless LAN standards (802.11b/g) and modes (infrastructure, ad hoc).

Authentication and WEP Encryption

Explains wireless authentication methods and WEP data encryption.

WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security

Details WPA/WPA2 security features, comparison to WEP, and benefits.

Wireless Channels and Frequencies

Discusses the radio frequency channels used by 802.11b/g networks and potential interference.

Glossary

802.11 Standard

Defines the IEEE standard for wireless local area networks (WLANs).

Firewall

Describes a system that secures a network and prevents unauthorized access.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Explains the capability to share a single IP address among multiple computers.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

Describes basic wireless security provided by Wi-Fi for data encryption.

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

Details WPA as a security technology for wireless networks, improving on WEP.

TCP/IP

Explains the underlying technology for Internet and network communications between computers.

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