NETGEAR WGT624 v3 User Manual

Introduction 2-1
v3.0, December 2005
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.
• Trend Micro Home Network Security Services to address the unique security needs of
computers accessing the Internet via home routers. (Microsoft Internet Explorer V 5.5 or
higher with ActiveX support is required.)
• 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.

NETGEAR WGT624 v3 Specifications

General

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	WGT624 v3
Category	Network Router
Language	English