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Chapter 1
Connecting the Router to the Internet
The WGT624 v4 108 Mbps Wireless Router provides connection for multiple computers to the 
Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that 
is normally intended for use by a single computer. For information about product features and 
compatible NETGEAR products, see the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com.
This chapter describes how to connect your router and how to access the Internet through it.
After the router is connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are working, you should 
implement wireless security (Chapter 2, “Wireless Settings and Security”. You can also configure 
content filtering (Chapter 3, “Content Filtering), and advanced users can configure maintenance 
(Chapter 4, “Maintenance) and advanced settings (Chapter 5, “Advanced Configuration”).
What Is in the Box
The product package should contain the following items:
• The wireless router
• An AC power adapter (varies by region)
• Vertical stand
• A yellow Ethernet cable
•108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD, including:
– The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
– This manual
• Warranty and Support Information cards
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the 
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. 
						

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Wireless Router
Take a moment to become familiar with the router. The following sections describe the bottom 
label, front view, and back view.
Bottom Label
View the label on the bottom of the wireless router to identify the serial number, security PIN 
number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information.
Status Lights on the Front
You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. 
Figure 1-1
Table 1-1. Status Lights
Status LightActivityDescription
1. PowerOn
OffPower is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.
2. TestOn
Blink
OffThe system is initializing or the Reset button was pressed in for 5 
seconds.
Firmware upgrade in process, or factory default settings have been 
restored.
The system is ready and running.
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Port Connections on the Back 
The back of the wireless router has the following port connections:
1. Power adapter port
2. Four local Ethernet (LAN) ports for connecting the local computers
3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem
4. Factory default reset button
5. Wireless antenna
3. WirelessOn
Blink
OffIndicates that the Wireless radio is enabled.
Data is being transferred.
The wireless router radio is off. (See “Advanced Wireless Settings” 
in Chapter 2.)
4. InternetOn (Amber)
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
OffThe Ethernet cable is connected, but the wireless router has not 
received an Internet address.
The wireless router has an Internet address.
Data is being communicated with the Internet.
No link is detected on this port.
5. LAN (Local Area 
Network) Lights 
1–4On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
OffThe local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps.
The local port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
Figure 1-2 Table 1-1. Status Lights (continued)
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Preparing to Set Up Your Wireless Router
Prepare the following before you set up your router:
• Internet service.
• The configuration information your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you. Depending on 
how your Internet account was set up, your may need one or more of these settings for the 
wireless router to access the Internet: 
– Host and domain names
– Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password)
– Domain name server (DNS) Addresses
– Fixed or static IP address
Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. 
If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it. 
• For cable modem service, use the computer you first used to set up your Internet service.
• For suggestions about the best location to place your router, see “Optimizing Your Wireless 
Connections” on page 2-1.
Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup
You have two methods available for setting up your wireless router.
•Smart Wizard setup: Click Setup on the CD to use the Smart Wizard. 
– This option is the easiest. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates 
many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that steps you perform 
have been successfully completed.
– This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows.
•Manual setup: This option is best if you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an 
existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. Follow the instructions in this 
manual to set up your wireless router.
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Smart Wizard Installation
The wizard setup process should take about 20 minutes to complete. Follow these step:
1.Insert the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource CD into a Windows 
PC with an Internet connection. The Welcome screen appears:
The CD detects the language you are using on your PC. Accept the language, or change to a 
different language. 
Note: Do not change your existing Internet connection. Instead, let the Smart Wizard 
Installation Assistant on the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 v4 Resource 
CD guide you through the setup process.
Figure 1-3
Note: If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD, and then double-click 
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2.Click Setup. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant opens:
3.Follow the wizard instructions.The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you through 
the setup process to:
• Connect equipment: Follow onscreen instructions to connect your router.
• Activate your network: The wizard detects your Internet connection and network name. 
The network name is the service set identifier (SSID).
• Secure your network with wireless security: You can set up wireless security now, or 
choose to set it up later. NETGEAR strongly recommends using security. See Chapter 2, 
“Wireless Settings and Security”.
4.A Success page opens after you have connected to the Internet and entered your wireless 
settings.
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Manual Setup
There are two steps to setting up your wireless router:
1.Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router.
2.Configure the router to use your Internet service. 
Connecting Your Wireless Router
To connect your wireless router:
1.Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem.
a.Turn off your computer.
b.Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem.
c.Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the modem.
d.Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2).
Note: Your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings 
from the router via DHCP. This is usually the case. If you are unsure about this, 
use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for you, or 
refer to the documentation for your computer.
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e.Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN 
port 4 (3).
f.Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your wireless router into the yellow 
Internet port of the wireless router (4) and the other end into the modem (2).
Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network.
Figure 1-6
 
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