NETGEAR WGT624 v4 User Manual

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v1.0, July 2008
Chapter 1
Configuring Internet Connectivity
This chapter describes how to configure your WGT624 v4 wireless router Internet connection.
When you install your wireless router using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR
Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides
instructions on how to log in to the wireless router for further configuration.
This chapter includes:
• “Using the Setup Manual”
• “Logging In to Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2
• “Using the Smart Setup Wizard” on page 1-4
• “Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings” on page 1-5
• “Understanding the Basic Settings Screen” on page 1-6
• “Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity” on page 1-9
Using the Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual.
The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to
step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard
will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your
network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this
User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.
For installation instructions in a language other than English, see the language options on the
Resource CD.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual.

NETGEAR WGT624 v4 Specifications

General

Wireless Standard	802.11g
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps
WAN Port	1 x 10/100 Mbps
Security	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Wireless Data Rates	Up to 54 Mbps
VPN Pass-through	Yes
Antenna	2 x external
Interface	Ethernet
Firewall	NAT, SPI
Weight	0.66 lbs