Last week my Xbox stopped connecting to the internet. One of my coworkers suggested that I reset the router by pressing the button on the back of the router. I though this would just reset the settings on the xbox not knowing it would reset the whole entire network. I have netgear the model number is Wtg624 V4. How do password protect and secure my network so others can't use it. I went to the Netgear site plugged my laptop into the router did the whole Routerlogin.net thing and I can't seem to find a way to secure it again. I am able to connect to the web it's just unsecured.

Netgear WGT624 Super G 108 Mbps Wireless Router owners manual and user guide .pdf

Go to the site above. There you will beable to download a PDF of the manual for the router you have. Follow the instructions on Chapter 4. The secrity aspect starts on page
4-8. Follow the instructions carefully.

If you have more questions, just ask!

If it's anything like Linksys Routers then you must connect to the routers interface via a cable or wirlessly. Enter 192.168.0.1 (default gateway for Netgear) then enter your username and password which for Netgear it's defaulted at: username-admin password- password. From there after you login into your router there should be wirless security option or something similar after you get there follow the instructions in the PDF!

Good Luck


Rick

I'd suggest to anyone looking for documentation or firmware for their device to visit the device manufacturer's website first. Often devices have multiple revisions for the same model number. Documentation or firmware found by generic web search may or may not apply to your specific device. The WGT624 in particular has four revisions. The reference manual for the original poster's V4 device is here and the setup manual here. Wireless security is covered in Chapter 2 of the reference manual. Configuring for WPA or WPA2 with preshared keys is the most secure for a home based scenario if the wireless network adapters in use support WPA/2. If not, WEP is better than nothing. If no devices are connecting to the router wirelessly, the wireless function could be disabled altogether for more security.

Scleros: The O.P says he can connect to the router/Internet so the wireless function is working fine! He just needs to secure it!

O.P.:I am unsure how netgears work, if it's anything like a Linksys it's reletively simple.


Good Luck

Scleros: Thanks for clearing up the version 1, 2, 3, 4 thing. I didn't even see the V4 on his model until you pointed it out! But shouldn't it all be similar.

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Scleros: The O.P says he can connect to the router/Internet so the wireless function is working fine!

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Guess it a matter of interpretation. OP stated "I went to the Netgear site plugged my laptop into the router". Plugged to me is wired.

OP may also be referring to just securing access to the web based administrative interface by changing the default username and password. *shrug*

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But shouldn't it all be similiar.

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Yes, but many folks aren't tech savvy nor care to be. When giving directions the more specific the better as the directions may be followed verbatim. Also, given your name, culling documentation or software from generic searches is a habit that will be a recipe for disaster when dealing with enterprise level products.

What does the given your name mean?

I apologize for my statement it was just different interpretations. We'll see what the O.P says.

Rick

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What does the given your name mean?

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I took your AMHD name to mean you were/are an information technology student. I wanted to give you the heads up that details such as product revision /version numbers are important. Manufacturer's do not always make obtaining the correct support information easy. Sometimes even the serial number can be critical for getting the correct information. Over the years I've had several products come through the shop that were self flashed by the owner with incorrect firmware they found online which rendered their product a paperweight. If you are planning a career in IT, flashing enterprise level products with casually obtained code may result in very expensive paperweights. Return-to-vendor type corrections can run into hundreds of dollars/hour repair rates.

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I apologize for my statement it was just different interpretations.

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No need to apologize. That's the beauty of this site, multiple people can look at the same problem and see it several different ways and offer several different solutions. Two completely opposite viewpoints could both be right depending on what exactly the original poster was trying to say.

I appreciate the heads up. To be honest I do that a lot. Any problem I have whether it's NAT issues with my xbox, or MTU issues, Vonage Q's, etc... Google.com is my friend.

I really do appreciate the insight.

If you haven't noticed by now, I take a lot of things personally. I also get upset easy. Like I figured you meant my name included student meaning I'm dumber than you or something. But it's just my character reveiling itself.

Rick

Go to a windows PC and connect to the router then click start ango to run- type in cmd.exe
Then type ipconfig and look at defalt gateway coppe the ip address in to an internet explorer and press go this should take you to the settings of the router were you can make the routher secure. Just click set password the rest is easy. Please let me know if you got it

AndrewCarstons-

All of the threads you have been posting to are more than 2 months old ans some are 4 months old. The OP obviosly hasn't returned.

Just wanted to let you know!

Rick

OK cool I`m like new here so thanks for the tip.
Ps. Its Andrew Carstens

It's no problem, we welcome all responses, it's just I'm letting you not to expect a response, or expect the OP (original poster) to see your advice!

Welcome aboard Andrew Carstens! :)

Rick