User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
- Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
- First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet
- Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router
- How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
- Using the Smart Setup Wizard
- NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
Introduction 2-1
June 2004 202-10036-01
Chapter 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
®
108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGR624v3.
The WGR624v3 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. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless
Firewall Router WGR624v3.
Key Features
The 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGR624v3 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 WGR624v3 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts 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 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 WGR624v3 router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-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.
Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of
publication. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in
this manual. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR624v3.asp where you will
find product firmware upd ates for your WGR624v3.