Netgear Router WGT624 V3 User Manual

Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3
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Using LAN IP Setup Options
The LAN IP Setup feature is under the Advanced heading of the main menu. This feature allows 
configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. From the Main Menu of the browser 
interface, under Advanced, click on LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below.
Figure 6-5:  LAN IP Setup Menu
The router is shipped preconfigured to use private...

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• IP Subnet Mask 
This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask 
allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached 
through a gateway or router.
• RIP Direction 
RIP (Router Information Protocol) allows a router to exchange routing information with other 
routers. The RIP Direction selection controls...

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If another device on your network will be the DHCP server, or if you will manually configure the 
network settings of all of your computers, clear the ‘Use router as DHCP server’ check box. 
Otherwise, leave it checked. 
Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the Starting IP Address and Ending IP 
Address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address...

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To reserve an IP address: 
1.Click the Add button. 
Figure 6-6:  Address Reservation screen
2.
In the IP Address box, type the IP address to assign to the PC or server. 
(choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.X) 
3.Type the MAC Address of the PC or server.  
(Tip: If the PC is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the...

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How to Configure Static Routes
Static Routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under normal circumstances, 
the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and 
you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for 
unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets...

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Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported 
in RIP. 
4.Select Active to make this route effective. 
5.Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination. 
6.Type the IP Subnet Mask for this destination. 
If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 
7.Type the Gateway IP Address, which must be a router on...

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Enabling Remote Management Access
Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, 
upgrade and check the status of your WGT624 v3 wireless router.
Figure 6-9:  Remote Management screen
To configure your router for Remote Management:
1.Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.
2.Specify what external addresses will be allowed to...

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To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP address range. 
Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. 
c.To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only this PC. 
Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. 
3.Specify the Port Number that will be used for accessing the management interface.
web...

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Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, 
access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can 
automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. 
Figure 6-10. UPnP Menu
Turn UPnP On: UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device...

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UPnP Portmap Table: The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that 
is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and External) that device has opened. 
The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is opened and if that port is still active for 
each IP address.