Quick Reference Guide

Introduction 2-1
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Chapter 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
®
108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router
WGT624 v2. The WGT624 v2 wireless router provides connection for multiple personal
computers (PCs) 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 PC. This chapter describes
the features of the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2.
Key Features of the Router
The 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 with 4-port switch connects your local area
network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
The WGT624 v2 wireless router provides you with multiple web content filtering options, plus
browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network
administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web site addresses and
address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal
computers. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall
protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WGT624 v2 wireless router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only,
or 802.11b+g modes.
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
• Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
• Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.