Netgear Router WGT624 V2 User Manual
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Wireless Configuration 4-1 M-10153-01 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGT624 v2 wireless router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, refer to in Appendix D, “Wireless Networking Basics. Observe Performance, Placement, and Range...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 4-2 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WGT624 v2 wireless router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Wireless Configuration 4-3 M-10153-01 •Turn Off the Wired LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when you are away and the others in the household all use wired connections. Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface....
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 4-4 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in exactly the same fashion. •Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Wireless Configuration 4-5 M-10153-01 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Restricting wireless access to your network prevents intruders from connecting to your network. However, the wireless data transmissions are still vulnerable to snooping. Using the WEB data encryption settings described below will prevent a determined intruder from eavesdropping on your wireless data communications. Also, if you are using the...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 4-6 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 Encryption Strength Choices Choose the encryption strength from the drop-down list. Please refer to “Overview of WEP Parameters” on page D-5 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. •Disable. No encryption will be applied. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless connection, but leaves your wireless data fully...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Wireless Configuration 4-7 M-10153-01 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If your working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you will choose the settings for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 4-8 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1.Log in to the WGT624 v2 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Wireless Configuration 4-9 M-10153-01 8. Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the firewall. Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, then you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of...
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Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 4-10 Wireless Configuration M-10153-01 3. From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Figure 4-5: Wireless Card Access List Setup 4. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Available Wireless Cards list displays. 5.Click the Turn Access Control On check box. 6.Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the...