Extensive Protocol Support; Easy Installation And Management - NETGEAR WGT634U Reference Manual

The router incorporates Auto Uplink
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a 'normal' connection such as to a
computer or an 'uplink' connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself
to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables,
as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.

Extensive Protocol Support

The WGT634U Wireless Media Router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to
Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics"
• IP Address Sharing by NAT
The WGT634U Wireless Media Router allows several networked computers to share an
Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically
assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the
use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The WGT634U Wireless Media Router dynamically assigns network configuration
information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses to attached PCs
on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly
simplifies configuration of computers on your local network.
• DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses
from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U within
minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and
management tasks:
Introduction
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technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense
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