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108 Mbps Wireless Router
WGT624 v4 Reference
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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10234-01
July 2007
v.1.2

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  • Page 1 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10234-01 July 2007 v.1.2...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950-1 Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Česky NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími [Czech] pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc.
  • Page 4 Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga [Swedish] egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, [Icelandic] sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk NETGEAR Inc.
  • Page 5 Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
  • Page 6 v1.2, July 2007...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... ix How to Use This Manual ....................x How to Print This Manual ....................x Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet What Is in the Box ......................1-1 Wireless Router ......................1-2 Bottom Label ......................1-2...
  • Page 8 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Viewing or Change Wireless Settings ..............2-4 Understanding Wireless Security ...................2-6 Wireless Security Options ..................2-7 WEP Wireless Security ....................2-8 Setting Up WEP .......................2-8 WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ..............2-11 Wireless Adapter Compatibility ................2-11 Setting Up WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK ..............2-12 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............2-13 Advanced Wireless Settings ..................2-15...
  • Page 9 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Local Web and FTP Server Example ...............5-3 Network Computer Gaming Example ...............5-3 Using Port Triggering ......................5-4 Port Triggering Menu ....................5-5 WAN Setup Options ......................5-6 Assigning a Default DMZ Server ................5-8 Setting 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...

  • Page 10: 108 Mbps Wireless Router Wgt624 V4 Reference Manual

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual viii Contents v1.2, July 2007...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
  • Page 13 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. •...
  • Page 14 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual About This Manual v1.2, July 2007...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. v1.2, July 2007...

  • Page 16: Wireless Router

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Wireless Router Take a moment to become familiar with the router. The following sections describe the bottom label, front view, and back view. Bottom Label View the label on the bottom of the wireless router to identify the serial number, security PIN number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information.

  • Page 17: Port Connections On The Back

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Status Lights (continued) Indicates that the Wireless radio is enabled. Blink Data is being transferred. 3. Wireless The wireless router radio is off. (See “Advanced Wireless Settings” in Chapter On (Amber) The Ethernet cable is connected, but the wireless router has not received an Internet address.

  • Page 18: Preparing To Set Up Your Wireless Router

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you. Depending on how your Internet account was set up, your may need one or more of these settings for the wireless router to access the Internet: –...

  • Page 19: Smart Wizard Installation

    CD guide you through the setup process. The wizard setup process should take about 20 minutes to complete. Follow these step: 1. Insert the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD into a Windows PC with an Internet connection. The Welcome screen appears: Figure 1-3 The CD detects the language you are using on your PC.
  • Page 20 The network name is the service set identifier (SSID). • Secure your network with wireless security: You can set up wireless security now, or choose to set it up later. NETGEAR strongly recommends using security. See Chapter 2, “Wireless Settings and Security”.

  • Page 21: Manual Setup

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Manual Setup There are two steps to setting up your wireless router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router. Note: Your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router via DHCP.
  • Page 22 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual e. Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). Figure 1-6 Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your wireless router into the yellow Internet port of the wireless router (4) and the other end into the modem (2).
  • Page 23 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Start your network in the correct sequence. Warning: Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. a. First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. b.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Your Router For Internet Access

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access To access the router using its login name and password, follow these instructions. 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter.
  • Page 25 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 4. Click Yes to check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, you can check for new firmware later; see “Upgrading the Router Firmware” on page 4-3.) If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen instructions on the NETGEAR website to upgrade the firmware.

  • Page 26: Resolving An Internet Connection Problem

    Troubleshooting in the Router Setup Manual on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD 4. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Changing Your Internet Settings You can use the Smart Setup Wizard to change your Internet settings, or you can change them manually.

  • Page 27: Changing Your Internet Settings Manually

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To use the Smart Setup Wizard: 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters.
  • Page 28 Internet Explorer, you may click an item in the center column to jump directly to the related help section; otherwise, scroll down until you reach it. 4. Click Test to connect to the NETGEAR website. When you verify that you are connected, you can click Logout to exit.

  • Page 29: Basic Settings For Your Internet Connection

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection The basic settings are explained below: • 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 30 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual – Idle Timeout: An idle Internet connection will be terminated after this time period. If this value is zero (0), then the connection will be “kept alive” by reconnecting immediately whenever the connection is lost. •...

  • Page 31: Product Registration, Support, And Documentation

    Address is selected once a value has already been set in the Use This MAC Address selection. 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/.
  • Page 32 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 1-18 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.2, July 2007...

  • Page 33: Wireless Settings And Security

    Chapter 2 Wireless Settings and Security This chapter describes how to set up the wireless features of your WGT624 v4 wireless router. In planning your wireless network, select a location for the wireless router that will maximize performance. Also, consider the level of wireless security required. Note: The router factory default settings are shown in “Default Configuration Settings”...

  • Page 34: Setting Up Your Wireless Connections

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • Reduce interference. Avoid windows unless you want to communicate between buildings. Place wireless devices away from electromagnetic noise sources, especially those in the 2400– 2500 MHz frequency band. Common noise-creating sources are: –...

  • Page 35: Information To Gather Before Changing The Wireless Settings

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Information to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings Before changing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information.

  • Page 36: Viewing Or Change Wireless Settings

    3. View or enter the wireless settings for the router. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). The default SSID is NETGEAR. It is a good idea to change this to a name that you can easily recognize in case there are other wireless networks in your area.
  • Page 37 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. The Auto 108 Mbps mode works with 802.11g, 802.11b, and NETGEAR 108 Mbps devices. • Security Options: For initial set up and test, leave or set Security Options to None. For more information about Security Options, see “Understanding Wireless Security”...

  • Page 38: Understanding Wireless Security

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Understanding Wireless Security Warning: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. To protect your network from unauthorized access, use the security features of your wireless equipment.

  • Page 39: Wireless Security Options

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • 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 40: Wep Wireless Security

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual WEP Wireless Security Note: Before setting up wireless security, verify that your wireless connections are set up and working. See “Setting Up Your Wireless Connections” on page 2-2. When you are setting up wireless security, these guidelines will help make the process simpler and easier: •...
  • Page 41 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 3. In the Security Options section, select WEP. The WEP options display. Figure 2-3 4. Select the Authentication Type. The default setting is Automatic, which usually works. If it does not, select Open System or Shared Key.
  • Page 42 • Automatic. Enter a word or group of printable characters for the Passphrase, and then 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 43: Wpa-Psk Or Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: Before setting up wireless security, verify that your wireless connections are set up and working. See “Setting Up Your Wireless Connections” on page 2-2. When you are setting up wireless security, these guidelines will help make the process simpler and easier: •...

  • Page 44: Setting Up Wpa-Psk Or Wpa2-Psk

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Setting Up WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK To set up WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK wireless security for the WGT624 v4 wireless router: 1. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu. Figure 2-5 2.

  • Page 45: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses: 1. Log in to the WGT624 v4 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 46 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 5. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Available Wireless Cards list displays. Figure 2-7 6. In the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the list of cards the WGT624 v4 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use.

  • Page 47: Advanced Wireless Settings

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Advanced Wireless Settings Log in to the WGT624 v4 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 48 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WGT624 v4 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and allows only connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list. •...

  • Page 49: Content Filtering

    Chapter 3 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the WGT624 v4 wireless router content filtering features to protect your network. The WGT624 v4 wireless router provides you with Web content filtering options, plus browser activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. You can establish restricted-access policies based on time of day, Web addresses and web address keywords.

  • Page 50: Keyword Application Examples

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • To add a keyword or domain, type it in, click Add Keyword, and then click Apply. • To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, and then click Apply.

  • Page 51: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services To block access to Internet services: 1. Click Block Access to go to the Block Services page: Figure 3-2 2. Select the Services Blocking setting that you want: •...

  • Page 52: Creating A User-Defined Service Type

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. From the Service Type drop-down list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. 3. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined. “Creating a User-Defined Service Type”...

  • Page 53: Scheduling Blocking

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Scheduling Blocking You can specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule page is shown below: Figure 3-4 1. Use the check boxes to create a schedule for blocking content: • Days To Block. Select days to block by selecting the appropriate check boxes. Select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days.

  • Page 54: E-Mail Alerts And Web Access Log Notifications

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual E-Mail Alerts and Web Access Log Notifications The E-mail page is shown below: Figure 3-5 To set up e-mail alerts and log notifications: 1. To receive logs and alerts by email, you must provide your email information •...
  • Page 55 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 2. Specify whether or not you want alters or logs automatically sent to the specified e-mail address: • Send Alert Immediately. Select this check box to receive immediate notification of attempted access to a blocked site. •...

  • Page 56: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of which websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries will appear only when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the trusted user.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your WGT624 v4 wireless router. These features can be found under the Maintenance heading in the router’s main menu. Viewing the Router Status The Router Status menu provides status and usage information. From the Maintenance section of the main menu, select Router Status to view the Router Status screen: Figure 4-1 v1.2, July 2007...
  • Page 58 Router wireless port. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Region The geographic region where the router being used. It may be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.

  • Page 59: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    The router firmware is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new firmware is released by NETGEAR. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute. Additionally, some upgrades will require you to reset your router to its factory default settings.
  • Page 60 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • Your router configuration settings (see “Configuration File Management” on page 4-5). After some firmware updates you will need to reset the wireless router to its factory default settings. If this is the case then you will need to configure the router. 2.

  • Page 61: Configuration File Management

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the wireless router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) onto a computer, retrieved (restored) from the computer, or cleared to the factory default settings.

  • Page 62: Erasing The Configuration

    Configuration and Password” on page 6-7. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. To change the administrator password: 1. From the router’s main menu, below the Maintenance heading, select Set Password.

  • Page 63: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WGT624 v4 wireless router. These features are listed under the Advanced heading in the router’s main menu. Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 64: Adding A Port-Forwarding Custom Service

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual You can use the Port Forwarding menu to configure the router to forward incoming protocols to computers on your local network. In addition to servers for specific applications, you can also specify a Default DMZ Server to which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup Menu.

  • Page 65: Local Web And Ftp Server Example

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 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 In order for a remote user to access this server from the Internet, the remote user must know the IP address that has been assigned by your ISP.

  • Page 66: Using Port Triggering

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The WGT624 v4 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 default in the Ports Menu.

  • Page 67: Port Triggering Menu

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 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 the wireless router cannot be sure when the application has terminated. Port Triggering Menu The Port Triggering Portmap Table lists the current port triggering services: •...

  • Page 68: Wan Setup Options

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 3. Select the service type (TCP or UDP) from the Service Type drop-down list. 4. Enter the outbound port number in the Triggering Port box. 5. Enter the inbound connection port information: a.
  • Page 69 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual The WAN setup options are explained below: • 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 wireless router. However, certain communications functions like VPN may require turning off the SPI feature.

  • Page 70: Assigning A Default Dmz Server

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • Respond to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port. If you want the router to respond to a ping from the Internet, select this check box. This should be used only as a diagnostic tool, since it allows your router to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason to do so.
  • Page 71 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses will not be routed on the Internet. The router contains a client that can connect to many popular dynamic DNS services.

  • Page 72: Using Lan Ip Setup Options

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual For example, the wildcard feature will cause *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org 8. Click Apply to save your configuration. Using LAN IP Setup Options The LAN IP Setup feature allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. From the wireless router’s main menu, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup.
  • Page 73 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 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 74: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    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 to all computers connected to the router’s LAN.
  • Page 75 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual To reserve an IP address: 1. In the LAN IP Setup page, click Add. Figure 5-6 2. In the IP Address box, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server (choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.X).

  • Page 76: How To Configure Static Routes

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual How to Configure Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes.

  • Page 77: When To Use A Static Route

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 5. Select Active to make this route effective. 6. Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination. 7. Type the IP Subnet Mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 8.

  • Page 78: Enabling Remote Management Access

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 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 v4 wireless router. Note: Be sure to change the router’s default configuration password to a very secure password.

  • Page 79: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual b. To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select an IP address range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. c. To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access.
  • Page 80 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual • 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 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your WGT624 v4 wireless router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Accessing The Wireless Router's Main Menu

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Accessing the Wireless Router’s Main Menu If you are unable to access the wireless router’s main menu from a computer on your local network, check the following: • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the “Testing the LAN Path to Your Router”...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual 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 85: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings page. If your router can obtain an IP address, but your computer is unable to load any Web pages from the Internet: •...

  • Page 86: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual You should see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data 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: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems:...

  • Page 87: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual – If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings page. – Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your computers. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem.
  • Page 88 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Troubleshooting v1.2, July 2007...

  • Page 89: Technical Specifications And Default Configuration

    Appendix A Technical Specifications and Default Configuration This appendix provides technical specifications for the WGT624 v4 wireless router. Technical Specifications The table below shows the technical specifications for the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

  • Page 90: Default Configuration Settings

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Interface Specifications LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, RJ-45 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 Data Encoding:...

  • Page 91: Default Configuration Settings

    108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Behavior Router LAN IP address (aka Gateway IP 192.168.1.1 address) Router Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Savings Disabled Time Firewall...
  • Page 92 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Behavior Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Auto Country/Region United States (in North America, otherwise varies by...

  • Page 93: 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 Windows XP and Vista Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...
  • Page 94 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Related Documents v1.2, July 2007...
  • Page 95 Index access ESSID 2-4 restricting by MAC address 2-13 router main menu 6-3 Account Name 4-2 fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 2-16 administrator password 4-6 gaming (port forwarding) 5-3 blocking gaming example 5-3 access to Internet services 3-2 access to Internet sites 3-1 scheduling 3-5 Internet access blocking services 3-2...
  • Page 96 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual spoofing 6-5 MAC addressse 6-7 service numbers 3-4 metric 5-15 Smart Wizard Installation 1-5 Smart Wizard Setup 1-4 SMTP 3-6 Network Time Protocol 3-7, 6-7 spoof MAC address 6-5 NTP 3-7, 6-7 SSID 2-4, 4-2 broadcasting 2-15 static routes 5-8...
  • Page 97 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual security 2-1 security options 2-6 set up and test connectivity 2-2 Wireless Settings 2-12 wireless settings advanced 2-15 changing 2-3 understanding 2-6 WPA2-PSK 2-11 WPA-PSK 2-7, 2-11 Index-3 v1.2, July 2007...
  • Page 98 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual Index-4 v1.2, July 2007...

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