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Reference Manual for the
108 Mbps Wireless
Firewall Router
WGT624 v3
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
202-10090-03 v.15
December 2005

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10090-03 v.15 December 2005...
  • Page 2 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by...
  • Page 3 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
  • Page 4 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Product and Publication Details Model Number: WGT624 v3 Publication Date: December 2005 Product Family: router Product Name: WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router Home or Business Product: Home...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Contents Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ..............1-1 How to Use This Manual ....................1-2 How to Print this Manual ....................1-2...
  • Page 6 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Chapter 4 Content Filtering Trend Micro Home Network Security ................4-1 Service Settings .......................4-2 Parental Controls .....................4-3 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................4-8 Blocking Access to Internet Services ................4-9 Configuring a User Defined Service ...............4-10 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range ..........
  • Page 7 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service ..............7-2 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............7-2 Local Web and FTP Server Example ...............7-3 Network Computer Gaming Example ...............7-3 Using Port Triggering ......................7-4 Port Triggering Menu ....................7-5...
  • Page 8 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 -viii v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, Appendix B, “Related Documents” contains links to articles and tutorials on the NETGEAR Web site about basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions italics...

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 This manual is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router Manual Publication Date December 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc.
  • Page 11 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 – Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
  • Page 12 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 About This Manual v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Security

    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 16: Extensive Protocol Support

    Entersys or WinPOET on your computer. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: •...

  • Page 17: Maintenance And Support

    • 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 18: 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 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 19: 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 2-2 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: •...
  • Page 20 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Introduction v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 21: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to configure your wireless router’s Internet connection and wireless parameters. Once you are connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are working, you can also configure the router’s content filtering parameters if you need to change the default settings.
  • Page 22 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click SETUP to get started Figure 3-1 2. Click SETUP and follow the instructions. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you through the setup process: • How to change your cabling.
  • Page 23 Click this area to install the Trend Micro dashboard and set up your Trend Micro Account. Figure 3-2 Note: The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router supports the Home Network Security. To take advantage of this feature, you must first establish an account with Trend Micro and your computer must support Microsoft Internet Explorer V 5.5 or higher with ActiveX support.

  • Page 24: Logging Into Your Router

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Logging Into Your Router To log into your router after you have configured your router, do the following: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape®...
  • Page 25 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3. Click OK and the resulting window below appears: Figure 3-5 Connecting the Router to the Internet v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 26: Changing Your Configuration

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant if you want the router to check for the lastest firmware every time you log into the router (otherwise, you can check yourself manually; see “Upgrading the Router Software”...
  • Page 27 Basic Settings, Login Required Figure 3-7 The Basic Settings pages allow you to configure, upgrade and check the status of your NETGEAR Wireless Router. Click an item in the leftmost column. The current settings or information for that area appear in the center column.
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?: Select this option based on the type of account you have with your ISP. If you need to enter login information every time you connect to the Internet or you have a PPPoE account with your ISP, select Yes.
  • Page 29 Address is selected once a value has already been set in the Use This MAC Address selection. Click Test to connect to the NETGEAR Web site. If you connect successfully, your settings work and you may click Logout to exit these pages and... enjoy surfing the 'net! Connecting the Router to the Internet v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 30: Using The Smart Setup Wizard

    Internet connection. Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WGT624 v3 wireless router and display the home page as shown in Figure 3-5 on page 3-5.

  • Page 31: Netgear Product Registration, Support, And Documentation

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624v3.asp...
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 3-12 Connecting the Router to the Internet v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 33: Content Filtering

    Once you have established your Trend Micro account, you must enable and program the Service Settings and Parental Controls menus on your WGT624 v3 wireless router to be able to use the Home Network Security with the WGT624 v3 wireless router: Each screen has a GUI button to click that will take you to the Trend Micro Web site to open your Trend Micro account.

  • Page 34: Service Settings

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Service Settings Click Security Service under Content Filtering on the main menu to display the Service Settings menu shown below: Click this area to install the Trend Micro dashboard and set up your Trend Micro account.

  • Page 35: Parental Controls

    Status: This status is based on how current the update components (virus definition file, scan engine) are in use Parental Controls Note: A particular Web site can be blocked by either Netgear keyword blocking (see “Blocking Access to Internet Sites” on page 4-8) or Home Network Security parental controls.
  • Page 36 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Click Parental Controls under Content Filtering on the main menu to display the Parental Controls menu shown below: Click this area to install the Trend Micro dashboard and set up your Trend Micro account.
  • Page 37 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 To select Parental Controls Mode, choose one of the following: • Select the Use General Controls radio button to create a blanket setting that allows access to Web sites that contain content that are appropriate for viewing by all users accessing the Internet through the router.
  • Page 38 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Parental Controls Access Profile: The Parental Controls Policy is the same for both Per-User and General mode. The Parental Controls Policy has five predefined blocking categories and one custom category. The categories are: –...
  • Page 39 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 – Intimate Apparel/Swimsuit: Sites that contain images or offer the sale of swimsuits or intimate apparel or other types of suggestive clothing. Does not include sites selling undergarments as a subsection of other products offered.

  • Page 40: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you to restrict access based on web addresses and web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is...

  • Page 41: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    Blocking Access to Internet Services The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called services blocking or port filtering. The Block Services menu is shown below: Figure 4-4 Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers.

  • Page 42: Configuring A User Defined Service

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Block Services Setup menu will appear, as shown below: Figure 4-5 From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.

  • Page 43: Configuring Services Blocking By Ip Address Range

    (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 4-6 Use the check boxes on this menu to create a schedule for blocking content: 1.

  • Page 44: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications In order to receive logs and alerts by email, you must provide your email information in the E-mail menu, shown below: Figure 4-7 •...
  • Page 45 Schedule list, the alert is sent but not the log. The WGT624 v3 wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: •...

  • Page 46: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of what websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User.
  • Page 47 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Log action buttons are described in Table 4-2 Table 4-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries.
  • Page 48 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4-16 Content Filtering v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 49: Wireless Configuration

    Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGT624 v3 wireless router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your wireless router in order to maximize the network speed.

  • Page 50: Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

    Restrict Access Based on MAC (Media Access Control) address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers o that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WGT624 v3. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 51: Understanding Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption. Provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper. • Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK). Provide strong data security.
  • Page 52 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Security Disabled WEP Enabled WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Enabled Figure 5-2 The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in exactly the same fashion. • Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 53 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Region. This field identifies the region where the WGT624 v3 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
  • Page 54 WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGT624 v3 does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication. • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.
  • Page 55 Windows XP. • Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WGT624 v3 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list. •...

  • Page 56: Information To Gather Before Changing The Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Information to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If your working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 57: Default Factory Settings

    When you first receive your WGT624 v3, the default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install the WGT624 v3 wireless router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.

  • Page 58: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WGT624 v3 wireless router. Figure 5-4 3.

  • Page 59: How To Configure Wep

    How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WGT624 v3 wireless router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.1.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 60 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 4. Select the Authentication Type and Encryption Strength from the drop-down lists. Figure 5-5 Normally “Authentication Type” can be left at the default value of “Automatic”. If that fails, select the appropriate value “Open System”...
  • Page 61 • Automatic—enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click Generate. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values. •...

  • Page 62: How To Configure Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 How to Configure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support.

  • Page 63: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    3. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WGT624 v3 wireless router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.1.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 64 Cards list displays. Figure 5-9 6. In the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the list of cards the WGT624 v3 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. These features can be found under the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information.
  • Page 66 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Figure 6-1 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router.
  • Page 67 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description DHCP If set to None, the router is configured to use a fixed IP address on the WAN.

  • Page 68: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    To force the router to look for attached devices, click Refresh. Upgrading the Router Software The router software of the WGT624 v3 wireless router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR.
  • Page 69 Figure 6-3 Note: When uploading software to the WGT624 v3 wireless router, it is important not to interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router will automatically restart.

  • Page 70: Configuration File Management

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the WGT624 v3 wireless router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.

  • Page 71: Erasing The Configuration

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to the factory default settings. This can be done by using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client...
  • Page 72 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Maintenance v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 73: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers...

  • Page 74: Adding A Port Forwarding Custom Service

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Before starting, you'll need to determine which type of service, application or game you'll provide and the IP address of the computer that will provide each service. Be sure the computer’s IP address never changes.

  • Page 75: Local Web And Ftp Server Example

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Local Web and FTP Server Example If a local computer with a private IP address of 192.168.1.33 acts as a web and FTP server, configure the Ports menu to forward HTTP (port 80) and FTP (port 21) to local address 192.168.1.33...

  • Page 76: Using Port Triggering

    Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The WGT624 v3 wireless router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application properly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the...

  • Page 77: Port Triggering Menu

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 After a computer has finished using a "Port Triggering" application, there is a "Time-out" period before the application can be used by another computer. This is required because this Router cannot be sure when the application has terminated.
  • Page 78 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. Select “Any” or “Single address” from the Service User drop-down list. The default value (Any) will allow the service to be used by everyone on the network. If you select “Single address”, enter the IP address of the computer that will be allowed to use the service.

  • Page 79: Configuring Wan Setup Options

    Disable SPI Firewall. Normally, this option should be Enabled, so that your local network will be protected by the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall included in the WGT624 v3. However, certain communications functions like VPN may require turning off the SPI feature.

  • Page 80: Respond To A Ping On The Internet Wan Port

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The default DMZ server feature is helpful when using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well.

  • Page 81: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 To change the MTU size: 1. Under MTU Size, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. 2. Click Apply to save the new configuration. Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS).
  • Page 82 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 To configure Dynamic DNS: 1. Register for an account with one of the dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the ‘Select Service Provider’ box. For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org.

  • Page 83: Using Lan Ip Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Using LAN IP Setup Options The LAN IP Setup feature is under the Advanced heading of the main menu. This feature allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below.
  • Page 84 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 The LAN IP parameters are: • IP Address. This is the LAN IP address of the router. • IP Subnet Mask. This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.

  • Page 85: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 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 to all computers connected to the router's LAN.

  • Page 86: Using Address Reservation

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer will always receive the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 87: How To Configure Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click the button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete. How to Configure Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router.
  • Page 88 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 2. Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table. (This is for identification purpose only.) 3. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP.

  • Page 89: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 • Private is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated. Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your WGT624 v3 wireless router.

  • Page 90: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 a. To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select “Everyone”. b. To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP address range.
  • Page 91 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Figure 7-10 Turn UPnP On: UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is enabled. If disabled, the router will not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the router.
  • Page 92 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 7-20 Advanced Configuration v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.

  • Page 94: Power Led Not On

    • Check that you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router’s web Configuration interface from a computer on your local network, check the following: • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your router must request an IP address from the ISP.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu. If your router can obtain an IP address, but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet: •...

  • Page 98: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message:...

  • Page 99: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    The E-Mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The WGT624 v3 wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day.
  • Page 100 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Troubleshooting v3.0, December 2005...

  • Page 101: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input...
  • Page 102 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 WAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, RJ-45 Wireless Radio Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2.4-2.5 GHz...

  • Page 103: Appendix B Related Documents

    Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 104 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3 Related Documents v3.0, December 2005...

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