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About This Manual

The

NETGEAR

®

3G Wireless Router MBR624GU

describes how to install, configure, and

troubleshoot the 3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU. 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:

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Typographical Conventions

. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

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Formats

. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

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Scope

. This manual is written for the Wireless Router according to these specifications:

Italic

Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions

Bold

User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text

Italic

URL links

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 might result in a malfunction or damage to the

equipment.

Product Version

3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU

Manual Publication Date

March 2009

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For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the

NETGEAR website in

Appendix B, “Related Documents”

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How to Use This Manual

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and

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at a time.

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A

button that displays the table of contents and an

button. Double-click on a

link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the

manual.

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A

button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product

model.

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How to Print this Manual

To print this manual you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.

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Printing a page in the HTML view

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Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the

Print

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Printing a chapter

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PDF of This Chapter

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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 browser window.

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print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe website at

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Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.

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Printing the full manual

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Use the

Complete PDF Manual

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save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

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Chapter 1

Installing Your Router

Congratulations on your purchase of the 3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU. Before you

begin installing your router, check the package contents (see

“Unpacking Your New Router” on

page 1-1

). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the LEDs—

and the important information on the router label (see

“Hardware Features” on page 1-1

). Then,

read the section on

“Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 1-5

to ensure that you have

selected the best location to install your router.

This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to

the Internet. It describes how to set up your router for Internet access and configure basic wireless

connectivity.

Unpacking Your New Router

Your router should contain the following items:

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3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU

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AC power adapter (varies by region)

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Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

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USB docking station

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3G Broadband Wireless Router MBR624GU Installation Guide

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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.

Hardware Features

Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and

back panels of the router—especially the LEDs on the front panel.