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For the latest troubleshooting, see the WGT624v3 Support Page or WGT624SC Support Page. Recent changes include:

WGT624 Product Information and How To's

Troubleshooting Wireless Products

Improving Wireless Range

WGT624v3 or WGT624SC Firmware Version 2.0.10

Do not use on WGT624 or WGT624v2

Published March 9, 2006

Enhancements

  1. Improves LAN to WAN throughput. (That is, throughput from your network to the Internet.)
  2. Complies with a new FCC requirement.

To Upgrade

Upgrades should be done using a wired Ethernet connection, if possible.

  1. Before you upgrade write down all the settings you changed from default values, as you need to enter them MANUALLY after upgrading. Typically, people change: SSID, channel, password, and security (WEP, WPA).
  2. Download the appropriate link for your country to a convenient place such as your desktop.

    Download link for customers in North America:

    990 KB

    Download link for customers outside North America:

    990 KB

  3. Open the browser and access the router (usually the address is http://192.168.1.1).
  4. Log in to the router (User Name = admin and Password = password unless you have changed it).
  5. Click Maintenance > Router Upgrade
  6. Click Browse and locate the upgrade file (download link is below).
  7. Click Upload
  8. Wait for the router to reboot.
  9. Verify that the router firmware by checking the firmware version under Maintenance > Router Status
  10. Reset router to factory defaults by clicking Maintenance > Backup Settings > Erase
  11. Wait for the router to reboot.
  12. Log in to the router.
  13. Enter the routers settings you noted down before upgrading. We recommend running the Setup Wizard to automatically detect your broadband configuration.

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