Netgear Router WGT624 V2 User Manual
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Introduction2-5 M-10153-01 • Visual monitoring The WGT624 v2 wireless router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGT624 v2 wireless router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day Package Contents The product package should contain the...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 2-6Introduction M-10153-01 The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WGT624 v2 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below. Figure 2-1: WGT624 v2 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, Ta b l e 2 - 1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions LabelActivityDescription PowerOn OffPower is supplied...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Introduction2-7 M-10153-01 The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGT624 v2 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 2-8Introduction M-10153-01
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Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-1 M-10153-01 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You will find out how to configure your 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to prepare these three things before you begin: 1.Have active...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 3-2 Connecting the Router to the Internet M-10153-01 Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01), or refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network. Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you will need one or more of these configuration parameters to connect your router...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 M-10153-01 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as given by your ISP. Some ISPs use your full e-mail address as the login name. The Service Name is not required by all ISPs. If you connect using a...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 3-4 Connecting the Router to the Internet M-10153-01 Connecting the WGT624 v2 This section provides instructions for connecting the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2. Also, the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01) included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. Connecting the Wireless Router There are three steps to connecting your router:...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-5 M-10153-01 Note: Place the WGT624 v2 wireless router in a location which conforms to the “Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 4-1. The stand provided with the WGT624 v2 provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the wireless router. Avoid stacking it on other electronic equipment. Figure 3-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router d. Connect the...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 3-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet M-10153-01 e. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically. f.Verify the following: When you turn the router on, the power light goes on. The router’s local LAN lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it. The router’s Internet light is lit, indicating a link has been...