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Information to Gather Before Changing the Wireless Settings
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2-3
Viewing or Change Wireless Settings
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2-4
Understanding Wireless Security
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2-6
Wireless Security Options
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2-7
WEP Wireless Security
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2-8
Setting Up WEP
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2-8
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
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2-11
Wireless Adapter Compatibility
..............................................................................
2-11
Setting Up WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK
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2-12
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
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2-13
Advanced Wireless Settings
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2-15
Chapter 3
Content Filtering
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
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3-1
Keyword Application Examples
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3-2
Blocking Services (Port Filtering)
...................................................................................
3-2
Blocking Access to Internet Services
.......................................................................
3-3
Adding a Service to be Blocked
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3-3
Creating a User-Defined Service Type
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3-4
Scheduling Blocking
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3-5
E-Mail Alerts and Web Access Log Notifications
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3-6
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
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3-8
Chapter 4
Maintenance
Viewing the Router Status
..............................................................................................
4-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
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4-3
Upgrading the Router Firmware
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4-3
Configuration File Management
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4-5
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
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4-5
Erasing the Configuration
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4-6
Changing the Administrator Password
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4-6
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
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5-1
Adding a Port-Forwarding Custom Service
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5-2
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Editing or Deleting a Port-Forwarding Entry
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5-2
Local Web and FTP Server Example
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5-3
Network Computer Gaming Example
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5-3
Using Port Triggering
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5-4
Port Triggering Menu
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5-5
WAN Setup Options
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5-6
Assigning a Default DMZ Server
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5-8
Setting the MTU Size
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5-8
Using a Dynamic DNS Service
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5-8
Using LAN IP Setup Options
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5-10
Using the Router as a DHCP Server
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5-12
Using Address Reservation
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5-12
How to Configure Static Routes
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5-14
When to Use a Static Route
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5-15
Enabling Remote Management Access
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5-16
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
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5-17
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning
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6-1
Power LED Not On
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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
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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
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6-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
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6-7
Problems with Date and Time
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6-7
Appendix A
Technical Specifications and Default Configuration
Technical Specifications
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A-1
Default Configuration Settings
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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.
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Warning:
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equipment.
Product version
WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router
Manual publication date
May 2007
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