Netgear orporated 07100060 User Manual
108 Mbps Wireless Router
WGT624 v4 Reference
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10234-01
May 2007
© 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. May 2007.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment. This device complies Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions：(1)This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undersired operation.
The device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjuncyion with any other antenna or trasmitter.
For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement：
This equipment complies with FCC radition exposure limits set forth fpr an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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 instruct ions, may cause harmf ul 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 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router is shielded aga inst 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).
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless 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.
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
Hereby, NETGEAR, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This device will be sold in the following EEA countries：Austria, Italy,
Belgium, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxembourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Portugal, Greece,
Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Slovakia,
Poland, Slovenia,
It is hereby certified that the WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless 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 m ay, however, be subject to certain res trictions . Please see the not es
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 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.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WGT624 v4
Publication Date: May 2007
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10234-01
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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
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
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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 WP A-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
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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 ....................................................................................... A-3
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Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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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.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
Fixed Screen text and commands,
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
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.
• Scope. This manual is written for the WGT624 v4 wireless router according to these
specifications:
Product version WGT624v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router
Manual publication date May 2007
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For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B , “R elated Documents”.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, an d , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button that displays an
index. Double-click a link in the table of contents or index 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.
– Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to
print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a bro wser window.
– Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and
print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe web site at
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– 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.
• Printing the full manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page.
– Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
– 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.
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Chapter 1
Connecting the Router to the Internet
The WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides connection for multiple computers to the
Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that
is normally intended for use by a single computer. For information about product features and
compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com.
This chapter describes how to connect your router and how to access the Internet through it.
After the router is connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are working, you should
implement wireless security (Chapter 2, “Wireless Settings and Security”. You can also configure
content filtering (Chapter 3, “Content Filtering), and advanced users can configure maintenance
(Chapter 4, “Maintenance) and advanced settings (Chapter 5, “Advanced Configuration”).
What Is in the Box
The product package should contain the following items:
• The wireless router
• An AC power adapter (varies by region)
• Vertical stand
• A yellow Ethernet cable
• 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD, including:
– The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
– This manual
• 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.
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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.
Status Lights on the Front
5
2 41 3
Figure 1-1
You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions.
Table 1-1. Status Lights
Status Light Activity Description
1. Power
2. Test
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On
Off
On
Blink
Off
Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.
The system is initializing or the Reset button was pressed in for 5
seconds.
Firmware upgrade in process, or factory default settings have been
restored.
The system is ready and running.
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Table 1-1. Status Lights (continued)
3. Wireless
4. Internet
5. LAN (Local Area
Network) Lights
1–4
On
Blink
Off
On (Amber)
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
Off
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
Indicates that the Wireless radio is enabled.
Data is being transferred.
The wireless router radio is off. (See “Advanced Wireless Settings”
in Chapter 2.)
The Ethernet cable is connected, but the wireless router has not
received an Internet address.
The wireless router has an Internet address.
Data is being communicated with the Internet.
No link is detected on this port.
The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps.
The local port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
Port Connections on the Back
1
2
3
4
5
Figure 1-2
The back of the wireless router has the following port connections:
1. Power adapter port
2. Four local Ethernet (LAN) ports for connecting the local computers
3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem
4. Factory default reset button
5. Wireless antenna
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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:
– Host and domain names
– Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password)
– Domain name server (DNS) Addresses
– Fixed or static IP address
Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet.
If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it.
• For cable modem service, use the computer you first used to set up your Internet service.
• For suggestions about the best location to place your router, see “Optimizing Your Wireless
Connections” on page 2-1.
Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup
You have two methods available for setting up your wireless router.
• Smart Wizard setup: Click Setup on the CD to use the Smart Wizard.
– This option is the easiest. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates
many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that steps you perform
have been successfully completed.
– This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows.
• Manual setup: This option is best if you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an
existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. Follow the instructions in this
manual to set up your wireless router.
Use the setup option that best suits you.
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Smart Wizard Installation
Note: Do not change your existing Internet connection. Instead, let the Smart Wizard
Installation Assistant on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource
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. Accept the language, or change to a
different language.
Note: If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD, and then double-click
Autorun.
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2. Click Setup. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant opens:
Figure 1-4
3. Follow the wizard instructions.The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you through
the setup process to:
• Connect equipment: Follow onscreen instructions to connect your router.
• Activate your network: The wizard detects your Internet connection and network name.
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”.
4. A Success page opens after you have connected to the Internet and entered your wireless
settings.
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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. This is usually the case. If you are unsure about this,
use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for you, or
refer to the documentation for your computer.
2. Configure the router to use your Internet service.
Connecting Your Wireless Router
To connect your wireless router:
1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem.
a. Turn off your computer.
b. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem.
c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the modem.
1
2
Figure 1-5
d. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2).
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e. Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN
port 4 (3).
1
3
Figure 1-6
f. 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).
2
4
Figure 1-7
5
Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network.
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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. Now , plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a power outlet. W ait 1 minute.
c. Last, turn on your computer.
Note: For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that
software. You may need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu > Internet
Options > Connections tab page and select “Never dial a connection.”
Figure 1-8
d. Check the wireless router status lights to verify the following:
• Power: The power light should turn solid blue. If it does not, see “Power LED
Not On” in Chapter 6.
• Test: The test light should turn solid green when the router is first turned on, then
go off. If after 2 minutes it is still on, see “Basic Functioning” in Chapter 6.
• Wireless: The wireless light should be on. The Smart Wizard sets up the wireless
feature of your router.
• Internet: The Internet port light should be lit. If it is not, make sure that the
Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and that the
modem, and the modem is powered on.
• LAN: A LAN light should be lit. Green indicates that your computer is
communicating at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit, check
that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at both
ends, and that the computer is turned on.
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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.
Figure 1-9
Tip: Y ou can connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in
the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter:
http://www.routerlogin.net
http://www.routerlogin.com
http://192.168.1.1
2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter
admin for the user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters.
Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or
password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.
A login window opens.
Figure 1-10
3. Click OK. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant opens.
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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.
Note: Usually the firmware image is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to be
decompressed before you can use it. If, however, the file is a .zip file, then the
image is compressed and must be “unzipped” before you can use the file. On
Windows computers, you can use WinZip utility to unzip the file.
When you have entered a user name and password, your Web browser displays the
wireless router’s home page:
Figure 1-11
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For more help with connecting to the Internet, see “Changing Your Internet Settings Manually” on
page 1-13.
When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can click the Knowledge Base or the
Documentation link under the Web Support heading to view support information or the
documentation for the wireless router.
If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it
automatically logs you out.
Resolving an Internet Connection Problem
You can change your Internet settings after they have been configured by the Smart Wizard. See
“Changing Your Internet Settings” on page 1-12.
If you do not successfully connect to the Internet:
1. Go through the settings and make sure you selected the correct options and typed everything
correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify the configuration information.
3. For help with troubleshooting see:
• Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting”
• 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.
Using the Smart Setup Wizard to Change Your Internet Settings
You can use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet
connection. The Smart Setup Wizard is not the same as the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
that appears only when the router is in its factory default state. After you set up the wireless router,
the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will not appear again.
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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. To change the password, see “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 4-6.
Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or
password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.
Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the
WGT624 v4 wireless router and display the home page as shown in Figure 1-11 on page 1-11.
3. Click Setup Wizard on the upper left of the main menu.
4. Click Next to proceed. Input your ISP settings, as needed.
5. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to verify your Internet connection. If you
have trouble connecting to the Internet, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting”.
Changing Your Internet Settings Manually
Note: If you are setting up the router for the first time, the default settings may work for
you with no changes.
To change your Internet settings manually:
1. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default
user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and
password you have set up.
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2. Click Basic Settings in the main menu. The basic settings depend on whether or not your
Internet connection requires a login.
Basic Settings, No Login Basic Settings, Login Required
Figure 1-12
3. Enter the settings for your Internet connection. These settings are explained in “Basic Settings
for Your Internet Connection” on page 1-15.
• Click an item in the column on the left. The current settings or information for that area
appear in the center column.
• Helpful information related to the selected Settings page appears in this column. If you are
using 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.
For the most current documentation, go to: http://www.netgear.com/support.
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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. Otherwise, select No.
Note: If you have installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or
Enternet (from PacBell), then you have PPPoE. Select Yes. After selecting Yes
and configuring your router, you will not need to run the PPP software on your
computer to connect to the Internet.
• Internet Service Provider : Select the service provided by your ISP. Other (PPPoE) is the
most common. PPTP is used in Austria and other European countries. Telstra BigPond is for
Australia only.
– Login: This is usually the name that you use in your e-mail address. For example, if your
main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, then put JerAB in this field.
Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your full e-mail
address when you log in. If your ISP requires your full e-mail address, then type it in.
– Password: Type the password that you use to log in to your ISP.
– Service Name: If your ISP provided a service name, enter it here. Otherwise, this may be
left blank.
– Connection Mode: Set the Connection Mode to Dial on Demand, Always, or Manually
Connect.
With the default setting, Dial on Demand, a PPPoE/PPTP/BigPond connection
automatically starts when there is outbound traffic to the Internet, and it automatically
terminates if the connection is idle based on the value in the Idle Timeout setting.
When the Connection Mode is set to Always On, the PPPoE/PPTP/BigPond connection
automatically starts when the computer boots up, but the connection does not time out.
The router will keep trying to bring up the connection if it is disconnected for some
reason.
If you select Manually Connect, you must go to the Router Status screen and click the
Connect button in order to connect to the Internet. The manual connection does not time
out and you must click the Disconnect button on the Router Status screen to disconnect it.
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– 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.
• Internet IP Address: If you log in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a
fixed IP address, the router will find an IP address for you automatically when you connect.
Select Get dynamically from ISP.
If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you with an IP
address. Select Use static IP address, and then type in the IP address.
• Account Name (also known as host name or system name): For most users, type your account
name or user name in this box. For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com,
then type JerAB here. If your ISP has given you a specific host name, then type it (for
example, CCA7324-A).
• Domain Name: For most users, you may leave this box blank, unless required by your ISP.
You may type the domain name of your ISP. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is
mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, you would type xxx.yyy.zzz as the Domain Name.
If you have a domain name given to you by your ISP, type it in this box. (For example,
Earthlink Cable may require a host name of “home” and Comcast sometimes supplies a
domain name.)
If you have a cable modem, this is usually the workgroup name.
• Internet IP Address: If you log in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a
fixed IP address, the router will find an IP address for you automatically when you connect.
Select Get Dynamically From ISP.
If you have a fixed (or static IP) address, your ISP will have provided you with the required
information. Select Use Static IP Address and type the IP address, subnet mask and gateway
IP address.
For example:
IP Address: 24.218.156.183
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway IP Address: 24.218.156.1
• Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: The DNS server is used to look up site addresses
based on their names.
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If your ISP gave you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers, and then
type the primary and secondary addresses. Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP.
Note: If you get “Address not found” errors when you go to a website, it is likely that
your DNS servers are not set up properly. You should contact your ISP to get
DNS server addresses.
• Router MAC Address: Your computer’s local address is its unique address on your network.
This is also referred to as the computer’s MAC (Media Access Control) address.
Usually, select Use Default MAC Address.
If your ISP requires MAC authentication, then select either “Use Computer MAC address” to
disguise the router’s MAC address with the computer’s own MAC address or “Use This MAC
Address” to manually type the MAC address for a different computer. The format for the MAC
address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. This value may be changed if the Use Computer MAC
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/.
Documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documen tati on web site.
When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click Knowledge Base or Documentation in
below the Web Support heading on the main menu to view support information or the
documentation for the wireless router.
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