Netgear Router WGT624 V4 User Manual

108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual
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The LAN IP parameters are:
• IP Address.
This is the LAN IP address of the router.
• 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...

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Using the Router as a DHCP Server
By default, the router will function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, 
allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to 
the router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. IP 
addresses will be assigned to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in...

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To reserve an IP address: 
1.In the LAN IP Setup page, click Add. 
2.In the IP Address box, type the IP address to assign to the computer 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 computer or server.
4.Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. 
To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 
1.Click the button next to 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 located on your network....

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5.Select Active to make this route effective. 
6.Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination. 
7.Type the IP Subnet Mask for this destination.
If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 
8.Type the Gateway IP Address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as the router. 
9.Type a number between 1 and 15 as the Metric value. 
This represents the number of routers between...

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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 v4 wireless router.
To configure your router for remote management:
1.On the main menu, under the Advanced heading, select Remote Management.
2.Select the “Turn Remote Management On” check box.
3.Specify which external addresses will be...

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b.To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select an 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 Computer.
Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. 
4.Specify the Port Number that will be used for accessing the management interface.
Web browser access normally...

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•Turn UPnP On: UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The 
default setting for UPnP is enabled. If disabled, the router will not allow any device to 
automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the router. 
•Advertisement Period: The Advertisement Period is how often the router will broadcast its 
UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440...

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Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your WGT624 v4 wireless router. After each 
problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem.
Basic Functioning
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
1.When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on.
2.After approximately 10 seconds, verify that:
a.The Local port LEDs are lit for any local ports that are...

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Power LED Not On
If the Power and other LEDs are off when your router is turned on:
• Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power supply 
adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. 
• Check that you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this 
product.
If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical...