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... 'N' Connect button on your access point STEP 3 Connect securely NETGEAR Green • Convenient power and Wi-Fi on/off switches to 300 Mbps Better Better Best Best Use with integrated Wireless-N Wireless-N 150 Access Point WN604 Data Sheet Business-class Wireless-N Networking WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect • Works with new Wireless-N notebooks and supports Wireless-G • Great for gaming and video streaming with WMM traffic prioritizing • Use as a client or a bridge between access points • Easy to configure business-class security WPA2, MAC authentication...
... 'N' Connect button on your access point STEP 3 Connect securely NETGEAR Green • Convenient power and Wi-Fi on/off switches to 300 Mbps Better Better Best Best Use with integrated Wireless-N Wireless-N 150 Access Point WN604 Data Sheet Business-class Wireless-N Networking WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect • Works with new Wireless-N notebooks and supports Wireless-G • Great for gaming and video streaming with WMM traffic prioritizing • Use as a client or a bridge between access points • Easy to configure business-class security WPA2, MAC authentication...
WN604 Product Datasheet
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.... All rights reserved. Wireless-N 150 Access Point PCs with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP --Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button and PIN --Push "N" Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Smart Wizard • Package Contents --Wireless-N 150 Access Point (WN604) --Ethernet cable --Resource CD --Installation guide --Power adapter, localized to country of sale • Warranty --Localized to country of sale 350 E. Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK) --Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128...
.... All rights reserved. Wireless-N 150 Access Point PCs with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP --Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button and PIN --Push "N" Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Smart Wizard • Package Contents --Wireless-N 150 Access Point (WN604) --Ethernet cable --Resource CD --Installation guide --Power adapter, localized to country of sale • Warranty --Localized to country of sale 350 E. Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK) --Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128...
WN604 Reference Manual
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...Settings 2-7 Configuring Wireless Access 2-9 Deploying the WN604 Wireless Access Point 2-9 Verifying Wireless Connectivity 2-10 Logging In Using the Default IP Address 2-11 Setting Basic IP Options 2-12 Wireless Settings ...2-13 Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings 2-13 Configuring Basic QoS Settings 2-17 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-18 Chapter 3 Understanding Security Profiles 3-2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 3-5 Configuring a client using WPS 3-5 Configuring Security Manually 3-8 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 3-8 Configuring the RADIUS Server...
...Settings 2-7 Configuring Wireless Access 2-9 Deploying the WN604 Wireless Access Point 2-9 Verifying Wireless Connectivity 2-10 Logging In Using the Default IP Address 2-11 Setting Basic IP Options 2-12 Wireless Settings ...2-13 Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings 2-13 Configuring Basic QoS Settings 2-17 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-18 Chapter 3 Understanding Security Profiles 3-2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 3-5 Configuring a client using WPS 3-5 Configuring Security Manually 3-8 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 3-8 Configuring the RADIUS Server...
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.... Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in order to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Danger: This is written for the WN604 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 March 2010 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the equipment. Note: Product updates...
.... Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in order to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Danger: This is written for the WN604 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 March 2010 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the equipment. Note: Product updates...
WN604 Reference Manual
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...as dynamic encryption key generation.WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without clients). Wireless Access Point. In this mode the WN604 is used to PCs and other . DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to extend the LAN of WPA. • DHCP Client Support. In this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for wireless clients. • LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support. In this communication. - it can act as a client. Point-to -Point Bridge. Client mode. The other bridge...
...as dynamic encryption key generation.WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without clients). Wireless Access Point. In this mode the WN604 is used to PCs and other . DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to extend the LAN of WPA. • DHCP Client Support. In this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for wireless clients. • LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support. In this communication. - it can act as a client. Point-to -Point Bridge. Client mode. The other bridge...
WN604 Reference Manual
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... Mode. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WN604 to gain access to do so, command-line interface and SNMP can be backed up to have a range of priorities, depending on the same subnet Introduction 1-3 v1.0, March 2010 Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with Auto Uplink Interface. Power, WPS, Wireless Activity, LAN speed, and LAN activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support...
... Mode. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WN604 to gain access to do so, command-line interface and SNMP can be backed up to have a range of priorities, depending on the same subnet Introduction 1-3 v1.0, March 2010 Firmware is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with Auto Uplink Interface. Power, WPS, Wireless Activity, LAN speed, and LAN activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support...
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...). - Wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for example, use will vary. The wireless channel in Appendix B, "Related Documents."). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Turn Radio On. This can select the channel used . Also, depending on the NETGEAR website. (A link to use on your wireless network. When the RF switch is still fully exposed to 13 for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). Should this device. This can select the Auto channel option...
...). - Wireless stations normally scan all channels, looking for example, use will vary. The wireless channel in Appendix B, "Related Documents."). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Turn Radio On. This can select the channel used . Also, depending on the NETGEAR website. (A link to use on your wireless network. When the RF switch is still fully exposed to 13 for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). Should this device. This can select the Auto channel option...
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.... Write your WN604 Wireless Access Point manually, the remaining sections of an error in the wireless adapter card. If the wireless client is responsible for the network will guide you may customize it by using up or is added successfully and the WN604's wireless settings have not been changed, the user can click to the help provided. Configuring Security Manually In case you configure in completing the WPS process, refer to view the new settings.: Figure 3-6 WPS success...
.... Write your WN604 Wireless Access Point manually, the remaining sections of an error in the wireless adapter card. If the wireless client is responsible for the network will guide you may customize it by using up or is added successfully and the WN604's wireless settings have not been changed, the user can click to the help provided. Configuring Security Manually In case you configure in completing the WPS process, refer to view the new settings.: Figure 3-6 WPS success...
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.... • To configure WPA-PSK, see "Configuring WPA-PSK" on page 3-19. • To configure WPA2-PSK, see "Configuring WPA2-PSK" on page 3-20. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is set up. 2. Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption: 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To configure a Security Profile: 1. Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to the WN604 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use for this profile: • To configure WEP encryption for the Edit Security Profile displays...
.... • To configure WPA-PSK, see "Configuring WPA-PSK" on page 3-19. • To configure WPA2-PSK, see "Configuring WPA2-PSK" on page 3-20. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is set up. 2. Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption: 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To configure a Security Profile: 1. Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to the WN604 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use for this profile: • To configure WEP encryption for the Edit Security Profile displays...
WN604 Reference Manual
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... using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. 6-1 v1.0, March 2010 If it is turned on page 2-3 • Have I cannot remember the wireless access point's configuration password. Wait a minute and check the power light status on ? Go to a functioning power outlet. If you diagnose and solve the problem. Go to "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" on the wireless access point. It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to help you have trouble setting up . Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
... using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point. 6-1 v1.0, March 2010 If it is turned on page 2-3 • Have I cannot remember the wireless access point's configuration password. Wait a minute and check the power light status on ? Go to a functioning power outlet. If you diagnose and solve the problem. Go to "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" on the wireless access point. It takes a few seconds for the power indicator to help you have trouble setting up . Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
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... computer and check that network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up properly for Windows the Network Properties is used. There is not lit. The usual setting for that TCP/IP is set to the WN604. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off , disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it is a hardware connection problem.Check these items...
... computer and check that network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up properly for Windows the Network Properties is used. There is not lit. The usual setting for that TCP/IP is set to the WN604. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off , disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it is a hardware connection problem.Check these items...
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... troubleshooting steps. • Check whether other devices in the range of 255.255.255.0 with your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to configure it. If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections. • If the WN604 is for "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" on page 2-3. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point's default values may not work . A number of other PCs work with DHCP disabled. When I enter a URL or IP address I cannot connect to the WN604...
... troubleshooting steps. • Check whether other devices in the range of 255.255.255.0 with your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to configure it. If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections. • If the WN604 is for "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" on page 2-3. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point's default values may not work . A number of other PCs work with DHCP disabled. When I enter a URL or IP address I cannot connect to the WN604...
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... 3-13 wireless client security separation 3-15, 3-17, 3-18, 3- 19, 3-20, 3-21 how to print, manual 1-xii I interference, channel settings 2-15 interference, least 2-15 interference, reduce 2-2, 2-15 interference, sources 2-2 IP address configure 2-7, 2-12 IP settings, configure 2-12 K keys, use with WEP 3-4 L LAN IP address default 6-3 latency 2-2 LED indicators, table of 1-6 legacy rates 2-3 line of sight 2-9 location 2-2, 2-9 log in 2-11 logs 4-7, 4-8 M MAC address access control list 3-22 bridge mode wireless station 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 MAC authentication available...
... 3-13 wireless client security separation 3-15, 3-17, 3-18, 3- 19, 3-20, 3-21 how to print, manual 1-xii I interference, channel settings 2-15 interference, least 2-15 interference, reduce 2-2, 2-15 interference, sources 2-2 IP address configure 2-7, 2-12 IP settings, configure 2-12 K keys, use with WEP 3-4 L LAN IP address default 6-3 latency 2-2 LED indicators, table of 1-6 legacy rates 2-3 line of sight 2-9 location 2-2, 2-9 log in 2-11 logs 4-7, 4-8 M MAC address access control list 3-22 bridge mode wireless station 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 MAC authentication available...
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... 6-2 power connection 6-1 timeout error 6-3 wireless Internet connection 6-2 wireless LAN activity l 6-2 trusted wireless stations list MAC authentication 3-23 U unauthorized access, secure from 2-1 upgradeable firmware, support for 1-3 V Voice-over-IP (VoIP) 5-5 W WEP data rates, provided by 2-3 WEP, configure data encryption keys 3-13 data encryption strength 3-13 network authentication type 3-12 wireless client security separation 3-13 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) 5-4 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 2-3 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 3-5 wired equivalent privacy (WEP) 2-3 wireless access point software...
... 6-2 power connection 6-1 timeout error 6-3 wireless Internet connection 6-2 wireless LAN activity l 6-2 trusted wireless stations list MAC authentication 3-23 U unauthorized access, secure from 2-1 upgradeable firmware, support for 1-3 V Voice-over-IP (VoIP) 5-5 W WEP data rates, provided by 2-3 WEP, configure data encryption keys 3-13 data encryption strength 3-13 network authentication type 3-12 wireless client security separation 3-13 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) 5-4 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 2-3 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 3-5 wired equivalent privacy (WEP) 2-3 wireless access point software...
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... settings 802.11bgn broadcast wireless network name (SSID) 2-15 channel width 2-16 channel/frequency 2-15 guard interval 2-16 MCS index/data rate 2-15 output power 2-16 turn radio on 2-15 wireless mode 2-14 wireless network name (SSID) 2-15 wireless settings, basic 2-9 wireless sniffer 2-3 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS restiction with WPA and WPA2 3-17 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, configure 3-17 data encryption 3-18 network authentication type 3-18 wireless client security separation 3-18 WPA preshared key passphrase, use with WPA-PSK 3-4 WPA with RADIUS, configure 3-14 data encription default...
... settings 802.11bgn broadcast wireless network name (SSID) 2-15 channel width 2-16 channel/frequency 2-15 guard interval 2-16 MCS index/data rate 2-15 output power 2-16 turn radio on 2-15 wireless mode 2-14 wireless network name (SSID) 2-15 wireless settings, basic 2-9 wireless sniffer 2-3 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS restiction with WPA and WPA2 3-17 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, configure 3-17 data encryption 3-18 network authentication type 3-18 wireless client security separation 3-18 WPA preshared key passphrase, use with WPA-PSK 3-4 WPA with RADIUS, configure 3-14 data encription default...
User Manual
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...; Blinking green. Table 1. No link is in process. • Off. A firmware update is detected Getting Started 8 Wireless data is performing a power-on and the access point is a WPS error. Front panel LEDs LED Power Wi-Fii Protected Setup (WPS) Description • Solid green. WPS activities are described below. Wi-Fi LAN ports 1-4 • Solid blue. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are in process. • Solid amber. Power WPS Wi-Fi LAN ports 1-4 Figure 1. The access point...
...; Blinking green. Table 1. No link is in process. • Off. A firmware update is detected Getting Started 8 Wireless data is performing a power-on and the access point is a WPS error. Front panel LEDs LED Power Wi-Fii Protected Setup (WPS) Description • Solid green. WPS activities are described below. Wi-Fi LAN ports 1-4 • Solid blue. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are in process. • Solid amber. Power WPS Wi-Fi LAN ports 1-4 Figure 1. The access point...
User Manual
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... using multiple access points, it is used . RF Switch Status. The wireless channel in mind: • Access points use on the band selected, the set to a determined snoop using the same SSID. The default is the default. You can also turn off , you can select the channel that have to select the Turn Radio On radio button to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by default, you cannot change wireless parameters. The WN604 also has an external hardware switch to use a fixed channel. Channel...
... using multiple access points, it is used . RF Switch Status. The wireless channel in mind: • Access points use on the band selected, the set to a determined snoop using the same SSID. The default is the default. You can also turn off , you can select the channel that have to select the Turn Radio On radio button to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by default, you cannot change wireless parameters. The WN604 also has an external hardware switch to use a fixed channel. Channel...
User Manual
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... enabled, associated wireless clients cannot communicate with key values. • Manual. Wireless client security separation is a legacy security option. From the Data Encryption drop-down list, select either Open System or Shared Key authentication. 3. Enter a word or group of printable characters in your settings. Click Apply to use WPA2 or WPA. To configure WEP data encryption: 1. NETGEAR recommends that you want to save your network. Configure WEP WEP is disabled by default. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select encryption...
... enabled, associated wireless clients cannot communicate with key values. • Manual. Wireless client security separation is a legacy security option. From the Data Encryption drop-down list, select either Open System or Shared Key authentication. 3. Enter a word or group of printable characters in your settings. Click Apply to use WPA2 or WPA. To configure WEP data encryption: 1. NETGEAR recommends that you want to save your network. Configure WEP WEP is disabled by default. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select encryption...
User Manual
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... the default subnet mask is powered on. Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter might not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have the correct TCP/IP settings to be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem. • LAN LED does not light up correctly for that network. Troubleshooting 57 Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Check that the LAN port LED is green to Configure...
... the default subnet mask is powered on. Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter might not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have the correct TCP/IP settings to be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem. • LAN LED does not light up correctly for that network. Troubleshooting 57 Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Check that the LAN port LED is green to Configure...
User Manual
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... N150 Access Point WN604 L label, product 10 LAN IP address default 57 LED indicators, table of 8 location 19 logs 39, 40 M MAC address wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 50 MAC addresses access control list 33 MAC authentication 33 maximum number of users 6 maximum packet size 47 multi-point bridging 54 N NetBIOS name 14 NETGEAR switches, compatible 6 network authentication, types of 26 network statistics 42 NTP client, configuring 15 NTP server, configuring 15 P packet size 47 passphrase, using with WEP 27 password 12 change 38 point-to-multi-point bridge 50, 53 point-to-point bridge 49...
... N150 Access Point WN604 L label, product 10 LAN IP address default 57 LED indicators, table of 8 location 19 logs 39, 40 M MAC address wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 50 MAC addresses access control list 33 MAC authentication 33 maximum number of users 6 maximum packet size 47 multi-point bridging 54 N NetBIOS name 14 NETGEAR switches, compatible 6 network authentication, types of 26 network statistics 42 NTP client, configuring 15 NTP server, configuring 15 P packet size 47 passphrase, using with WEP 27 password 12 change 38 point-to-multi-point bridge 50, 53 point-to-point bridge 49...