Netgear Router WGT624 V4 User Manual

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2.Start your network in the correct sequence.
a.First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes.
b.Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a power outlet. Wait 1 minute. 
c.Last, turn on your computer.
d.Check the wireless router status lights to verify the following:
•Power: The power light should turn solid blue. If it does not, see “Power LED 
Not On” in...

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Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access
To access the router using its login name and password, follow these instructions.
1.Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of 
your browser, then click Enter.
2.For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter 
admin for the user name and password for the router...

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4.Click Yes to check for new firmware in the NETGEAR database. (If you select No, you can 
check for new firmware later; see “Upgrading the Router Firmware” on page 4-3.)
If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen instructions on the NETGEAR website to 
upgrade the firmware.
When you have entered a user name and password, your Web browser displays the 
wireless router’s home page
:
Note:...

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For more help with connecting to the Internet, see “Changing Your Internet Settings Manually” on 
page 1-13.
When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can click the Knowledge Base or the 
Documentation link under the Web Support heading to view support information or the 
documentation for the wireless router.
If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes...

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To use the Smart Setup Wizard:
1.Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of 
your browser, then click Enter. 
2.For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter 
admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase 
letters. To change the password, see “Changing the...

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2.Click Basic Settings in the main menu. The basic settings depend on whether or not your 
Internet connection requires a login. 
3.Enter the settings for your Internet connection. These settings are explained in “Basic Settings 
for Your Internet Connection” on page 1-15.
• Click an item in the column on the left. The current settings or information for that area 
appear in the center column. 
•...

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Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection
The basic settings are explained below:
•Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?: Select this option based on the type of 
account you have with your ISP. If you need to enter login information every time you connect 
to the Internet or you have a PPPoE account with your ISP, select Ye s. Otherwise, select No. 
•Internet Service Provider: Select...

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–Idle Timeout: An idle Internet connection will be terminated after this time period. 
If this value is zero (0), then the connection will be “kept alive” by reconnecting 
immediately whenever the connection is lost.
•Internet IP Address: If you log in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a 
fixed IP address, the router will find an IP address for you automatically when you...

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If your ISP gave you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers, and then 
type the primary and secondary addresses. Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP. 
•Router MAC Address: Your computer’s local address is its unique address on your network. 
This is also referred to as the computer’s MAC (Media Access Control) address. 
Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. 
If your...

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