WGT624v1 and WGT624v2 Firmware Version 4.2.11

WGT624(v1) and WGT624v2 Firmware Version 4.2.11

Contents

I. Overview 
II. New Features 
III. Modifications and Bug Fixes 
IV. Known Issues 
V. To Install

I. Overview

Version 4.2.11 of the WGT624(v1) and WGT624v2 firmware. This is not compatible with WGT624v3.

Released Oct. 18, 2005

• The German and Japanese NETGEAR web site have their localized versions of earlier firmwares. German and Japanese may use this English version, but it's illegal in Japan to turn on the channel bonding feature.

II. New Features

New Features in 4.2.4

1. With this firmware the WGT624 and WGT624v2 passes the official Microsoft Xbox Live certification.
2. Adds static IP option for PPPoE (when applicable with ISP) .

New Features Since 4.1.11

1. Added eXtended Range (XR).
2. Added Adaptive Radio (AR).
3. Changed UPnP to be enabled by default.
4. French wireless channels are updated to reflect a new regulatory requirement.

III. Modifications and Bug Fixes

Modifications in 4.2.11

1. Fixes issue with PPPoE that the router loses WAN connection after the ISP clears the circuits ( a reboot of the router was required with older firmware).
2. Removes Auto-108 Mode from Japanese version.
3. Adds Auto-108 Mode for France and Israel.
4. Israel wireless channels are 1-13 now.

Modifications in 4.2.1

1. The "108 Only" mode and associated Adaptive Radio option were removed to conform to Wi-Fi certification requirements. After this upgrade, if that mode was selected, "Auto 108" mode is automatically selected, instead.

Fixes Since 4.2.6

1. Fixes "108M-only" performance issue for some units.
2. Fixes "wireless interference causes system reboot/lockup" issue.
3. Fixes problem with 4.2.6 that caused some routers to reboot repeatedly after upgrade from 4.2.4 which required a factory default reset to get it work again

Bug Fixes Since 4.2.4

1. UPnP enabled by default.
2. Fixed firmware downgrade exception (before this release, downgrading from 4.2.4 to previous version required a hardware reset).

Bug Fixes Since 4.1.11

1. Fixed that Macintosh browser can't access the main page of the router configuration GUI.
2. Fixed that the router updates the DDNS server unnecessarily frequently.
3. Fixed that visiting the same Web site logged multiple entries.
4. Fixed the router won't port forward for DNS lookup from the WAN side to the LAN side.
5. Fixed with ICQ application support.

Bug Fixes Since 4.1.8

1. Fixed Check Point VPN Connection Drop issue (when using UDP encapsulation).
2. Fixed Vonage VoIP call connection drop issue.

IV. Known Issues

If voice in MSN Messenger does not work, disabling UPnP will fix it. Note that even if UPnP is disabled, voice in MSN Messenger 7.0 beta might not work every time, requiring restarting Messenger.

V. To Install

1. Before you upgrade write down all current settings as you need to enter them MANUALLY after upgrading.
2. Open the browser and access the router (usually the address is http://192.168.1.1).
3. Log in to the router (User Name = admin and Password = password unless you have changed it).
4. Click Maintenance > Router Upgrade.
5. Click Browse and locate the upgrade file (download link is below).
6. Click Upload.
7. Wait for the router to reboot.
8. Verify that the router firmware was upgraded.
9. Reset router to factory defaults.
10. Wait for the router to reboot.
11. Reenter the settings you noted down before upgrading.

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