NETGEAR WGU624 User Manual

Contents 1
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to 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 802.11g Modes ..................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-3
Security ....................................................................................................................2-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-4
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-5
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-5
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-6
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-6
The 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 ..............................................................................3-4

NETGEAR WGU624 Specifications

Power

power adapter voltage	5V
power adapter current	2.8 A

Networking and Connectivity

network standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a
ports	Five10/100 (1 Internet, & 4 LAN) ports
operating frequencies	2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 in (175.3 x 27.94 x 119.4 mm)
weight	.7 lbs (.3 kg)
max range (indoor)	400 ft