Netgear WGU624 Guide D’Exploitation

Netgear

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Contents

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1

How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2

How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3

Introduction

Key Features of the Router ............................................................................................2-1

802.11 a/g Wireless Networking ...............................................................................2-2

Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes ..................................................2-2

A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-3

Security ....................................................................................................................2-4

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-4

Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-5

Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-5

Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-6

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-6

The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-7

The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-8

Connecting the Router to the Internet

What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................3-1

Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................3-1

Computer Network Configuration Requirements .....................................................3-1

Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................3-2

Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................3-2

Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................3-3

Connecting the WGU624 ................................................................................................3-4

Connecting the Wireless Router ..............................................................................3-4