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NETGEAR WGT624 Reference Manual

108 mbps wireless firewall router with 4-port switch
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Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides connection for multiple computers to the
Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that
is normally intended for use by a single computer. This chapter describes the features of the
NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router.
Key Features
The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with 4-port switch connects your local area
network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides you with multiple web content filtering options, plus
browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web site addresses and address keywords,
and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 computers. In addition to the
Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WGT624 v3 wireless router provides the following features:
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802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only,
or 802.11b+g modes.
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Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
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Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
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Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
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Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
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Extensive Protocol Support.
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Login capability.
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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
Introduction
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WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall
202-10090-02 v 1.4, July 2005
Chapter 2
Introduction
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  • Page 1: Chapter 2 Introduction

    NETGEAR WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Key Features The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.

  • Page 2: 802.11G Wireless Networking

    Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGT624 v3 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...

  • Page 3: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGT624 v3 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 4: Easy Installation And Management

    • Firmware Auto-Update The WGT624 v3 wireless router automatically checks the Internet to see if a newer version of firmware is available. If so, it asks you if you want to install the upgrade. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGT624 v3 as soon as they become available.

  • Page 5: Maintenance And Support

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v3 wireless router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGT624 v3 wireless router: •...

  • Page 6: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v3 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.

  • Page 7: The Router's Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGT624 v3 wireless router contains the port connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v3 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: •...
  • Page 8 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Introduction 202-10090-02 v 1.4, July 2005...

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