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NetGear WGT624 v2, 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router
NetGear WGT624 v2, 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router
The front panel of the WGT624 v2 wireless router contains the status LEDs described below.
You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the Table below describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below.
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
• AC power adapter outlet
• Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
• Factory Default Reset push button
• Wireless antenna
Connecting the WGT624 v2
This section provides instructions for connecting the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2. Also, the 108 Mbps Wireless Router WGRT624 Resource CD (SW-10027-01) included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure.
Connecting the Wireless Router
There are three steps to connecting your router:
1. Connect the router to your network
2. Log in to the router
3. Connect to the Internet
1. Connect the wireless router to your network.
a. Turn off your computer and Cable or DSL Modem.
b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) from your computer which connects to your cable or DSL modem.
c. Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port (A) on the WGT624 v2.
Note: Place the WGT624 v2 wireless router in a location which conforms to the “Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 4-1. The stand provided with the WGT624 v2 provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the wireless router. Avoid stacking it on other electronic equipment.
d. Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B) to your computer.
Note: The WGT624 v2 wireless router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal connection or an uplink connection. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables because Auto Uplink will make the right connection either type of cable.
e. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.
f. Verify the following: When you turn the router on, the power light goes on. The router’s local LAN lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it. The router’s Internet light is lit, indicating a link has been established to the cable or DSL modem.
Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 4, “Wireless Configuration” in your manual
2. Log in to the wireless router.
Note: To connect to the router, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. If you need instructions on how to do this, please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network in your manual.
a. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator.
b. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password, both in lower case letters.
Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.
A login window like the one shown below opens:
3. Connect to the Internet
a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Smart Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.
b. Click Next and follow the steps in the Setup Smart Wizard for inputting the configuration parameters from your ISP to connect to the Internet.
Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Smart Wizard, you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the procedure “How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection” on page 3-13 of your manual.
c. When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router’s Internet LED goes on. The Setup Smart Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Smart Wizard finds no connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line.
d. The Setup Smart Wizard will report the type of connection it finds. The options are:
• Connections which require a login using protocols such as PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra, or Bigpond broadband connections.
• Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.
• Connections which use fixed IP address assignment. The procedures for filling in the configuration menu for each type of connection follow below.
e. When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router checks to see of there is a new version of firmware available. If so, you will be prompted to upgrade your firmware. Take advantage of this opportunity to assure that your wireless router is up to date with the latest enhancements and features. If you choose not to use the auto-update feature, you can check for new firmware by following the procedure in “Upgrading the Router Software” on page 6-5 in your manual.
Note: Be sure to check the NETGEAR web site for documentation updates which are available at http://www.netgear.com/docs
Created On: 4/25/2005 11:43:00 AM
Last Modified On: 11/23/2015 3:10:00 PM
Article ID: 10856
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