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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

.

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:

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The wireless router

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An AC power adapter (varies by region)

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Vertical stand

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A yellow Ethernet cable

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108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD

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The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant

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This manual

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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.

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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

You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions.

Figure 1-1

Table 1-1.

Status Lights

Status Light

Activity

Description

1.

Power

On

Off

Power is supplied to the router.

Power is not supplied to the router.

2.

Test

On

Blink

Off

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.

5

2

4

1

3

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Port Connections on the Back

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

3.

Wireless

On

Blink

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

.)

4.

Internet

On (Amber)

On (Green)

Blink (Green)

Off

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.

5.

LAN (Local Area

Network) Lights

1–4

On (Green)

Blink (Green)

On (Amber)

Blink (Amber)

Off

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.

Figure 1-2

Table 1-1.

Status Lights (continued)

1

2

3

5

4