NETGEAR WGT624 v3 User manual

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

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© 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. December 2005.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
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.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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
the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg
243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte
(z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
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. Please see
the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall 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.

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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
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10090-03 v.15

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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
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-2
Security ....................................................................................................................2-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-5
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Initial Configuration .........................................................................................................3-1
Logging Into Your Router ................................................................................................3-4
Changing Your Configuration ..........................................................................................3-6
Internet Settings .......................................................................................................3-6
Using the Smart Setup Wizard .....................................................................................3-10
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...................................3-11

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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 ............................................4-11
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced ...............................................................4-11
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ........................................4-12
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access .............................................4-14
Chapter 5
Wireless Configuration
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .........................................5-1
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security .................................................................5-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................5-3
Information to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings ................................5-8
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................5-9
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ............................................5-10
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................5-11
How to Configure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ........................................5-14
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...............................................5-15
Chapter 6
Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................6-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................6-4
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................6-4
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................6-6
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................6-6
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-7
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................6-7
Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................7-1

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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
Configuring WAN Setup Options ....................................................................................7-7
Respond to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port ..........................................................7-8
Setting the MTU Size ...............................................................................................7-8
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................7-9
Using LAN IP Setup Options ........................................................................................7-11
Using the Router as a DHCP Server ......................................................................7-13
Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................7-14
How to Configure Static Routes ....................................................................................7-15
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................7-17
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................7-18
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................8-1
Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................8-2
LEDs Never Turn Off ................................................................................................8-2
Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On .........................................................................8-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................8-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................8-4
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................8-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................8-5
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................8-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................8-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................8-7
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Related Documents

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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
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:
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold User input
fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.

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This manual is written for the WGT624 v3 wireless router according to these specifications:
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents. Double-click on a link in the table of
contents to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual.
• A 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.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs:
•Printing a Page in the HTML View.
Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
•Printing a Chapter.
Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
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. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGT624 v3.asp