Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v3
•IP Address Sharing by NAT
The WGT624 v3 wireless router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive
•Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The WGT624 v3 wireless router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network.
•DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
•PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the WGT624 v3 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
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•Smart Wizard
The WGT624 v3 wireless router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
•Firmware
The WGT624 v3 wireless router automatically checks the Internet to see if a newer version of firmware is available. If so, it asks you if you want to install the upgrade. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGT624 v3 as soon as they become available.
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