Chapter 2

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router. The WGT624 v3 wireless 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 WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router.

Key Features

The WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router 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 v3 wireless 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 WGT624 v3 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.

Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.

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