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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.

Click Test to connect to the NETGEAR Web site. If you connect successfully, your settings work

and you may click Logout to exit these pages and... enjoy surfing the 'net!

If you don't connect successfully,

1.

Go through the settings and make sure you've selected the correct options and typed

everything correctly.

2.

Contact your ISP to verify the configuration information.

3.

Read the Troubleshooting section in the Router Installation Guide.

4.

On the Router GearBox CD, read the Troubleshooting Guide or the Troubleshooting section in

the Reference Manual.

5.

Contact NETGEAR Technical Support.

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Wireless Settings

To change the Internet settings, click Wireless Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following

screens appears:

Figure 3-7:

Wireless Settings screens

NOTE

: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your

area; the operating channel & region must be set correctly.

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Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity

: The operating distance or

range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of

the router. For best results, place your router:

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Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate

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In an elevated location such as a high shelf

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Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless

phones

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With the Antenna tight and in the upright position

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Away from large metal surfaces

Wireless Settings:

No security

Wireless Settings:

WEP security

Wireless Settings:

WPA-PSK security

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Note

: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or

inability to wirelessly connect to the router.

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Name (SSID)

: Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The same Name (SSID)

must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but

NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network's Name (SSID) to a different

value. This value is also case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as

NETGEAr.

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Region

: Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation

for which the wireless interface is intended. It may not be legal to operate the router in a region

other than the region shown here. If your country or region is not listed, please check with

your local government agency or check our web site for more information on which channels

to use.

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Channel

: This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be

necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another

nearby access point.

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Mode

: Select the desired wireless mode. The options are:

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g & b

: Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used.

–

g only

: Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used.

–

b only

: All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can still be

used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.

–

108 Mbps only

: Only compatible 802.11g wireless stations that support 108 Mbps can

connect.

–

Auto 108 Mbps

: All 802.11g, 802.11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless stations can be

used.

Note

: If you select 108 Mbps mode, the WGT624 will only use channel 6.

The default is "g & b", which allows both "g" and "b" wireless stations to access this device.

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Security Options

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Disable

: no data encryption

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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

: use WEP 64 or 128 bit data encryption

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Authentication Type:

Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic." If

that fails, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key" Check your

wireless card's documentation to see what method to use.

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Encryption Strength

: Select the WEP Encryption level:

64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption

128-bit encryption

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Security Encryption (WEP) Key

: If WEP is enabled, you can manually or

automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical

on all PCs and Access Points in your network.

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Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase)

: Enter a word or group of printable

characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button to automatically

configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four

key boxes will automatically be populated with key values. If encryption strength is

set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key box will automatically be populated

with key values.

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Manual Entry Mode

: Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the

matching WEP key information for your network in the selected key box.

For 64 bit WEP: Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F).

For 128 bit WEP: Enter twenty-six hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F).

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WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key)

: use WPA-PSK standard

encryption

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Security Encryption (WPA-PSK)

: Enter a word or group of printable characters in

the Passphrase box. The Passphrase must be 8 to 63 characters in length.

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Chapter 4

Content Filtering

This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps

Wireless Firewall Router to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the

Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router provides you with web content filtering

options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network

administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web addresses and

web address keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as

chat or games.

Blocking Access to Internet Sites

The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows you to restrict access based on web addresses and web

address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is

below:

Figure 4-1:

Block Sites menu