Netgear WGT624 WGT624v1 Reference Manual - Page 9

Contents

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Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service

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7-2

Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry

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7-2

Local Web and FTP Server Example

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7-3

Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example

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7-3

Configuring WAN Setup Options

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7-4

Using a Dynamic DNS Service

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7-6

Using LAN IP Setup Options

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7-7

Using the Router as a DHCP server

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7-8

Using Address Reservation

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7-9

How to Configure Static Routes

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7-10

Enabling Remote Management Access

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7-12

Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

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7-13

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning

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8-1

Power LED Not On

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8-1

LEDs Never Turn Off

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8-2

Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On

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8-2

Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface

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8-3

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection

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8-4

Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility

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8-5

Testing the LAN Path to Your Router

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8-5

Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device

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8-6

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

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8-7

Problems with Date and Time

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8-7

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B

Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics

Related Publications

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B-1

Basic Router Concepts

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B-1

What is a Router?

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B-1

Routing Information Protocol

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B-2

IP Addresses and the Internet

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B-2

Netmask

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B-4

Section	Page
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624	1
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity	3
Requirements For Operation in the European Community	3
Contents	7
Chapter 1 About This Manual	13
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats	13
How to Use This Manual	14
How to Print this Manual	15
Chapter 2 Introduction	17
Key Features of the Router	17
802.11g Wireless Networking	18
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering	18
Security	19
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink	19
Extensive Protocol Support	19
Easy Installation and Management	20
Maintenance and Support	21
Package Contents	21
The Router’s Front Panel	22
The Router’s Rear Panel	23
Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet	25
What You Will Need Before You Begin	25
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements	25
Computer Network Configuration Requirements	25
Internet Configuration Requirements	26
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?	26
Record Your Internet Connection Information	27
Connecting the WGT624	28
Connecting the Router	28
PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option	33
Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option	34
Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option	35
Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option	35
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection	37
Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration	41
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines	41
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security	42
Understanding Wireless Settings	43
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption	45
Authentication Scheme Selection	45
Encryption Strength Choices	46
Default Factory Settings	46
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings	47
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity	48
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address	49
How to Configure WEP	51
Chapter 5 Content Filtering	53
Blocking Access to Internet Sites	53
Blocking Access to Internet Services	54
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced	56
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	57
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications	59
Chapter 6 Maintenance	61
Viewing Router Status Information	61
Viewing a List of Attached Devices	65
Upgrading the Router Software	65
Configuration File Management	66
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration	67
Erasing the Configuration	68
Changing the Administrator Password	68
Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration	69
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers	69
Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service	70
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry	70
Local Web and FTP Server Example	71
Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example	71
Configuring WAN Setup Options	72
Using a Dynamic DNS Service	74
Using LAN IP Setup Options	75
Using the Router as a DHCP server	76
Using Address Reservation	77
How to Configure Static Routes	78
Enabling Remote Management Access	80
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)	81
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting	83
Basic Functioning	83
Power LED Not On	83
LEDs Never Turn Off	84
Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On	84
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface	85
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection	86
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility	87
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router	87
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device	88
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password	89
Problems with Date and Time	89
Appendix A Technical Specifications	91
Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics	93
Related Publications	93
Basic Router Concepts	93
What is a Router?	93
Routing Information Protocol	94
IP Addresses and the Internet	94
Netmask	96
Subnet Addressing	96
Private IP Addresses	99
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT	99
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol	100
Related Documents	101
Domain Name Server	101
IP Configuration by DHCP	102
Internet Security and Firewalls	102
What is a Firewall?	102
Stateful Packet Inspection	103
Denial of Service Attack	103
Ethernet Cabling	103
Category 5 Cable Quality	104
Inside Twisted Pair Cables	104
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching	106
Appendix C Preparing Your Network	107
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking	107
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking	108
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	108
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings	110
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method	112
Verifying TCP/IP Properties	112
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking	113
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	113
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4	114
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP	114
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000	116
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4	119
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4	121
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking	122
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x	122
MacOS X	122
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers	123
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account	124
Are Login Protocols Used?	124
What Is Your Configuration Information?	124
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers	125
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers	126
Restarting the Network	127
Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics	129
Wireless Networking Overview	129
Infrastructure Mode	129
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	130
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	130
Authentication and WEP	131
802.11 Authentication	131
Open System Authentication	132
Shared Key Authentication	132
Overview of WEP Parameters	133
Key Size	134
WEP Configuration Options	135
Wireless Channels	135
Glossary	137
List of Glossary Terms	137

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