Netgear WGT624 User Manual

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Netgear WGT624 User Manual 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 Status Lights on the Front 1-2 Port Connections on the Back 1-3 Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router 1-4 Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart 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 2-2 v v10, May 2007 Information to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings 2-3 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 Chapter 3 Content Filtering Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-1 Keyword Application Examples 3-2 Blocking Services (Port Filtering) 3-2 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 to Local Servers 5-1 Adding a Port-Forwarding Custom Service 5-2 vi v10, May 2007 Editing or Deleting a Port-Forwarding Entry 5-2 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 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 LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 6-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 6-7 Problems with Date and Time 6-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications and Default Configuration Technical Specifications A-1 Default Configuration Settings