NETGEAR WGT624

108 Mbps Wireless Router WGT624 v4 Reference Manual

Contents vii

v1.2, July 2007

Local Web and FTP Server Example ....................................................................... 5-3

Network Computer Gaming Example .......................................................................5-3

Using Port Triggering ...................................................................................................... 5-4

Port Triggering Menu ............ .... ... ... ... .... ..................................................................5-5

WAN Setup Options ........................................................................................................5-6

Assigning a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................. 5-8

Setting the MTU Size ................................................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ............................5-8

Using a Dynamic DNS Service .................................................................................. .....5-8

Using LAN IP Setup Options ........................ ................................................................5-10

Using the Router as a DHCP Server ......................................................................5-12

Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................5-12

How to Configure Static Routes ....................................................................................5-14

When to Use a Static Route ................................................................................... 5-15

Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................5-16

Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................5-17

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning ............................ ...............................................................................6-1

Power LED Not On ................................................................................................... 6-2

LEDs Never Turn Off ................................................................................................ 6-2

Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On ... .... ... ... ... ... ......................................................6-2

Accessing the Wireless Router’s Main Menu ........ .........................................................6-3

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection .............................................................................. 6-4

Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ................................................. 6-5

Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................6-5

Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................6-6

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................6-7

Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................6-7

Appendix A

Technical Specifications and Default Configuration

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-1

Default Configuration Settings ...................................................................................... . A-3

Appendix B