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... Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup 1-4 Smart Wizard Installation 1-5 Manual Setup ...1-7 Connecting Your Wireless Router 1-7 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 1-10 Resolving an Internet Connection Problem 1-12 Changing Your Internet Settings 1-12 Using the Smart Setup Wizard to Change Your Internet Settings 1-12 Changing Your Internet Settings Manually 1-13 Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection 1-15 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 1-17 Chapter 2 Wireless Settings and Security Optimizing Your Wireless Connections 2-1 Setting Up Your Wireless Connections...
... Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup 1-4 Smart Wizard Installation 1-5 Manual Setup ...1-7 Connecting Your Wireless Router 1-7 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 1-10 Resolving an Internet Connection Problem 1-12 Changing Your Internet Settings 1-12 Using the Smart Setup Wizard to Change Your Internet Settings 1-12 Changing Your Internet Settings Manually 1-13 Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection 1-15 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 1-17 Chapter 2 Wireless Settings and Security Optimizing Your Wireless Connections 2-1 Setting Up Your Wireless Connections...
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... Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-3 Adding a Service to be Blocked 3-3 Creating a User-Defined Service Type 3-4 Scheduling Blocking ...3-5 E-Mail Alerts and Web Access Log Notifications 3-6 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 3-8 Chapter 4 Maintenance Viewing the Router Status 4-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-3 Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-3 Configuration File Management 4-5 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration 4-5 Erasing the Configuration 4-6 Changing the Administrator Password 4-6 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Port Forwarding...
... Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-3 Adding a Service to be Blocked 3-3 Creating a User-Defined Service Type 3-4 Scheduling Blocking ...3-5 E-Mail Alerts and Web Access Log Notifications 3-6 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 3-8 Chapter 4 Maintenance Viewing the Router Status 4-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-3 Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-3 Configuration File Management 4-5 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration 4-5 Erasing the Configuration 4-6 Changing the Administrator Password 4-6 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Port Forwarding...
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... MTU Size 5-8 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 5-8 Using LAN IP Setup Options 5-10 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 5-12 Using Address Reservation 5-12 How to Configure Static Routes 5-14 When to Use a Static Route 5-15 Enabling Remote Management Access 5-16 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 5-17 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power LED Not On 6-2 LEDs Never Turn Off 6-2 Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On 6-2 Accessing the Wireless Router's Main Menu 6-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the...
... MTU Size 5-8 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 5-8 Using LAN IP Setup Options 5-10 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 5-12 Using Address Reservation 5-12 How to Configure Static Routes 5-14 When to Use a Static Route 5-15 Enabling Remote Management Access 5-16 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 5-17 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power LED Not On 6-2 LEDs Never Turn Off 6-2 Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On 6-2 Accessing the Wireless Router's Main Menu 6-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the...
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... wireless router radio is off. (See "Advanced Wireless Settings" in Chapter 2.) The Ethernet cable is enabled. The local port is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Port Connections on this port. Internet port for connecting the local computers 3. The wireless router has an Internet address. Data is connected to a cable or ADSL modem 4. No link is detected on this port. Power adapter port 2. Factory default reset button 5. No link is detected on the Back 2 1 3 4 5 Figure 1-2 The back of the wireless router has the following port connections: 1. 108 Mbps Wireless Router...
... wireless router radio is off. (See "Advanced Wireless Settings" in Chapter 2.) The Ethernet cable is enabled. The local port is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Port Connections on this port. Internet port for connecting the local computers 3. The wireless router has an Internet address. Data is connected to a cable or ADSL modem 4. No link is detected on this port. Power adapter port 2. Factory default reset button 5. No link is detected on the Back 2 1 3 4 5 Figure 1-2 The back of the wireless router has the following port connections: 1. 108 Mbps Wireless Router...
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... wireless router. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of these settings for setting up your Internet service. • For suggestions about the best location to place your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Use the setup option that steps you perform have provided you . Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Fixed or static IP address...
... wireless router. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of these settings for setting up your Internet service. • For suggestions about the best location to place your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Use the setup option that steps you perform have provided you . Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Fixed or static IP address...
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... 6, "Troubleshooting" • Troubleshooting in its factory default state. For help with connecting to the Internet Changing Your Internet Settings You can click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support heading to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. After you can use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the configuration information. 3. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more help with troubleshooting see "Changing Your Internet Settings Manually...
... 6, "Troubleshooting" • Troubleshooting in its factory default state. For help with connecting to the Internet Changing Your Internet Settings You can click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support heading to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. After you can use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the configuration information. 3. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For more help with troubleshooting see "Changing Your Internet Settings Manually...
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... default user name of admin and default password of http://www.routerlogin.net with no changes. Input your ISP settings, as any user name or password you have trouble connecting to your Internet connection. To change the password, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". To change your Internet connection. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have entered your user name and password, your browser, then click Enter. 2. Click Next to the wireless router by typing...
... default user name of admin and default password of http://www.routerlogin.net with no changes. Input your ISP settings, as any user name or password you have trouble connecting to your Internet connection. To change the password, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". To change your Internet connection. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have entered your user name and password, your browser, then click Enter. 2. Click Next to the wireless router by typing...
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... most current documentation, go to: http://www.netgear.com/support. 1-14 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the selected Settings page appears in the center column. • Helpful information related to the Internet The basic settings depend on page 1-15. • Click an item in "Basic Settings for your Internet connection requires a login. The current settings or information for that you are using Internet Explorer...
... most current documentation, go to: http://www.netgear.com/support. 1-14 v1.0, May 2007 Connecting the Router to the selected Settings page appears in the center column. • Helpful information related to the Internet The basic settings depend on page 1-15. • Click an item in "Basic Settings for your Internet connection requires a login. The current settings or information for that you are using Internet Explorer...
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... set up properly. Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. Product updates and Web support are not set in below the Web Support heading on the main menu to a website, it is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP. This is connected to the Internet, click Knowledge Base or Documentation in the Use This MAC Address selection. Registration is its unique address on the documentation website. When the wireless router...
... set up properly. Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. Product updates and Web support are not set in below the Web Support heading on the main menu to a website, it is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP. This is connected to the Internet, click Knowledge Base or Documentation in the Use This MAC Address selection. Registration is its unique address on the documentation website. When the wireless router...
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... wireless features of the wireless router in a region other wireless networks in your computer's wireless settings. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you are other than one of the router. If NETGEAR is case-sensitive. The default SSID is 11. 2-4 Wireless Settings and Security v1.0, May 2007 The default channel is NETGEAR. Click the Wireless Settings link...
... wireless features of the wireless router in a region other wireless networks in your computer's wireless settings. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you are other than one of the router. If NETGEAR is case-sensitive. The default SSID is 11. 2-4 Wireless Settings and Security v1.0, May 2007 The default channel is NETGEAR. Click the Wireless Settings link...
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... router when you set up the wireless security, you will need: • A configuration utility that supports WPA or WPA2 for the product you are set up and working. If you apply the change. • Remember to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings" on page 2-2. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Connections" on page 2-3. For help make the process simpler and easier: • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your wireless connection when you are . Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows...
... router when you set up the wireless security, you will need: • A configuration utility that supports WPA or WPA2 for the product you are set up and working. If you apply the change. • Remember to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings" on page 2-2. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Connections" on page 2-3. For help make the process simpler and easier: • Use an Ethernet cable to connect your wireless connection when you are . Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows...
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... you have the correct SSID can connect. The application must support WMM. - Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of Service (QoS) feature that do not require QoS, are assigned to advanced wireless settings, click the Wireless Settings link in your computer. Wireless Settings and Security v1.0, May 2007 2-15 To receive the benefits of the main menu. The Advanced Wireless Settings page appears: Figure 2-8 • Enable Wireless Router Radio. To go to the best-effort category, which...
... you have the correct SSID can connect. The application must support WMM. - Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of Service (QoS) feature that do not require QoS, are assigned to advanced wireless settings, click the Wireless Settings link in your computer. Wireless Settings and Security v1.0, May 2007 2-15 To receive the benefits of the main menu. The Advanced Wireless Settings page appears: Figure 2-8 • Enable Wireless Router Radio. To go to the best-effort category, which...
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... network sends a request for service to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword "." Since the trusted user will be exempt from the list, click Delete Keyword, and then click Apply. • To specify a trusted user, enter that will be viewed. • If you should configure that is identified by a service or port number. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • To add...
... network sends a request for service to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword "." Since the trusted user will be exempt from the list, click Delete Keyword, and then click Apply. • To specify a trusted user, enter that will be viewed. • If you should configure that is identified by a service or port number. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • To add...
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... connect to use the wireless features of the router is using. If no address is NETGEAR. The current mode (g & b, g only, or Auto 108 Mbps). The Media Access Control address being used . The channel the wireless port is enabled. Indicates if the access point feature of the router in Appendix B for the LAN attached devices. Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast...
... connect to use the wireless features of the router is using. If no address is NETGEAR. The current mode (g & b, g only, or Auto 108 Mbps). The Media Access Control address being used . The channel the wireless port is enabled. Indicates if the access point feature of the router in Appendix B for the LAN attached devices. Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast...
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... of the binary (.chk) upgrade file. 5. Connect to the router, and select Router Upgrade from your router will need to reset to its factory default settings. Figure 4-3 Warning: When uploading software to download and install the new firmware. 4. If the browser is the case then you will need to reset the wireless router to factory default and reconfigure the router after upgrading. 4-4 Maintenance v1.0, May 2007 To upload firmware from the router's main menu. After some cases, you...
... of the binary (.chk) upgrade file. 5. Connect to the router, and select Router Upgrade from your router will need to reset to its factory default settings. Figure 4-3 Warning: When uploading software to download and install the new firmware. 4. If the browser is the case then you will need to reset the wireless router to factory default and reconfigure the router after upgrading. 4-4 Maintenance v1.0, May 2007 To upload firmware from the router's main menu. After some cases, you...
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... you entered a secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings page Using Address Reservation When you will manually configure the network settings of all computers connected to the router's LAN. These addresses should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.253, although you entered a primary DNS address in this menu. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router will function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses...
... you entered a secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings page Using Address Reservation When you will manually configure the network settings of all computers connected to the router's LAN. These addresses should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.253, although you entered a primary DNS address in this menu. 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router will function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses...
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...'s firewall. In this is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 8. When to Use a Static Route As an example of 1 will likely be accessed through a cable modem to have an ISDN router on the LAN. • Private is selected only as the router. 9. Advanced Configuration v1.0, May 2007 5-15 Type the Destination IP Address of 2 or 3 works, but if this case you try to the ISP. Type a number...
...'s firewall. In this is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 8. When to Use a Static Route As an example of 1 will likely be accessed through a cable modem to have an ISDN router on the LAN. • Private is selected only as the router. 9. Advanced Configuration v1.0, May 2007 5-15 Type the Destination IP Address of 2 or 3 works, but if this case you try to the ISP. Type a number...
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... is how often the router will broadcast its UPnP information. The default setting for UPnP is 4 hops, which ports (Internal and External) that device has opened and if that control points have current device status at the expense of hops can range from 1 to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of port is opened . The time to live hop count is the number of the device status but can significantly reduce...
... is how often the router will broadcast its UPnP information. The default setting for UPnP is 4 hops, which ports (Internal and External) that device has opened and if that control points have current device status at the expense of hops can range from 1 to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of port is opened . The time to live hop count is the number of the device status but can significantly reduce...
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... link to your computer is assigned by the netmask) is off, follow the instructions in Appendix B. - Verify that the IP address for Network Access" in "Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On" on . If the IP configuration of your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Check that your cable or DSL modem is functioning correctly, replies as the default gateway. If the path is connected and functioning. 6-6 Troubleshooting...
... link to your computer is assigned by the netmask) is off, follow the instructions in Appendix B. - Verify that the IP address for Network Access" in "Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On" on . If the IP configuration of your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Check that your cable or DSL modem is functioning correctly, replies as the default gateway. If the path is connected and functioning. 6-6 Troubleshooting...
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... scheduling 3-5 C channel (wireless) 4-2 configuration file 4-5 content filtering 3-1 crossover cable 6-2 D date and time 6-7 daylight savings time 3-7, 6-7 devices viewing attached devices 4-3 DHCP 4-2 server 5-12 DMZ 5-2, 5-8 server 5-7 documentation updates 4-3 domain name server 4-2 dynamic DNS 5-8 E ESSID 2-4 F fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 2-16 G gaming (port forwarding) 5-3 gaming example 5-3 I Internet access blocking services 3-2 blocking sites 3-1 setting up 1-10 settings 1-12, 1-13 IP addresses 4-2 auto-generated 6-3 ISP connection troubleshooting 6-4 L LAN IP setup 5-10 LEDs...
... scheduling 3-5 C channel (wireless) 4-2 configuration file 4-5 content filtering 3-1 crossover cable 6-2 D date and time 6-7 daylight savings time 3-7, 6-7 devices viewing attached devices 4-3 DHCP 4-2 server 5-12 DMZ 5-2, 5-8 server 5-7 documentation updates 4-3 domain name server 4-2 dynamic DNS 5-8 E ESSID 2-4 F fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 2-16 G gaming (port forwarding) 5-3 gaming example 5-3 I Internet access blocking services 3-2 blocking sites 3-1 setting up 1-10 settings 1-12, 1-13 IP addresses 4-2 auto-generated 6-3 ISP connection troubleshooting 6-4 L LAN IP setup 5-10 LEDs...