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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 and 802.1x Features • Advanced Wireless-N technology...
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 and 802.1x Features • Advanced Wireless-N technology...
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...-based Wireless Networking 1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-4 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-5 Front Panel ...1-6 Rear Panel ...1-8 Side Panel ...1-9 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options 2-2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2-3 Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point 2-4 Configuring LAN and Wireless Access 2-4 vii...
...-based Wireless Networking 1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-4 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-4 System Requirements ...1-5 What's In the Box? ...1-5 Hardware Description ...1-5 Front Panel ...1-6 Rear Panel ...1-8 Side Panel ...1-9 Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options 2-2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2-3 Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point 2-3 Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point 2-4 Configuring LAN and Wireless Access 2-4 vii...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Time 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...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Time 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...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using Activity Log Information 4-8 Viewing General Summary Information 4-8 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics 4-10 Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics 4-12 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Scheduled Wireless 5-1 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 5-2 Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Advanced Wireless Settings 5-3 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 5-4 Enabling Wireless Bridging 5-6 Configuring a WN604 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-9 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 5-10 Chapter 6 ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using Activity Log Information 4-8 Viewing General Summary Information 4-8 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics 4-10 Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics 4-12 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Configuring Scheduled Wireless 5-1 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 5-2 Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Advanced Wireless Settings 5-3 Configuring Advanced QoS Settings 5-4 Enabling Wireless Bridging 5-6 Configuring a WN604 as a Point-to-Point Bridge 5-9 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 5-10 Chapter 6 ...
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This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with...
This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with...
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...wireless connectivity • Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF. In this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with or without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for easy and secure home wireless network configuration... The WN604 provides solid functionality, including the following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliance. It is the "Master" for wireless clients. • LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support. Point-to -Point Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ...
...wireless connectivity • Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF. In this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with or without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for easy and secure home wireless network configuration... The WN604 provides solid functionality, including the following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliance. It is the "Master" for wireless clients. • LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support. Point-to -Point Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ...
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...configured with Auto Uplink Interface. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can be used. • Access Control. Power, WPS, Wireless Activity, LAN speed, and LAN activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. Additionally, the WN604 supports the following wireless... power consumption. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers,...
...configured with Auto Uplink Interface. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can be used. • Access Control. Power, WPS, Wireless Activity, LAN speed, and LAN activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. Additionally, the WN604 supports the following wireless... power consumption. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers,...
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... any concerns about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN121T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN111 - The LAN ... • GS724TP • GS748TP • WNDA3100 - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation...
... any concerns about crossover cables, as to the correct configuration. ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN121T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN111 - The LAN ... • GS724TP • GS748TP • WNDA3100 - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation...
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.... To qualify for the telephone number of the WN604. You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. • Power adapter and cord (12V dc, 1A). • Straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or...
.... To qualify for the telephone number of the WN604. You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. • Power adapter and cord (12V dc, 1A). • Straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or...
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Figure 1-3 WN604 Side Panel 1. Introduction 1-9 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Side Panel The WN604 side panel hardware functions are described below. WPS Push Button. Use this switch to automatically configure security settings on the WN604 (see "Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings" on page 3-5). Wireless ON/OFF switch. Use this push button to enable or disable the radio (see "Configuring a client using WPS" on page 2-13). 2.
Figure 1-3 WN604 Side Panel 1. Introduction 1-9 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Side Panel The WN604 side panel hardware functions are described below. WPS Push Button. Use this switch to automatically configure security settings on the WN604 (see "Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings" on page 3-5). Wireless ON/OFF switch. Use this push button to enable or disable the radio (see "Configuring a client using WPS" on page 2-13). 2.
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... features which are covered in detail in "Understanding Security Profiles" on your LAN. "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. This chapter contains the following sections: 1. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can establish a connection through a device such as connect...
... features which are covered in detail in "Understanding Security Profiles" on your LAN. "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. This chapter contains the following sections: 1. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can establish a connection through a device such as connect...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the ...wireless access point. The WN604 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which your PCs will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of - For best results, place your configuration choices. sight access...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the ...wireless access point. The WN604 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which your PCs will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of - For best results, place your configuration choices. sight access...
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... be able to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically configure your Ethernet network is up and working. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, March 2010 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you should make it virtually impossible to compromise. WEP open authentication...
... be able to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically configure your Ethernet network is up and working. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, March 2010 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you should make it virtually impossible to compromise. WEP open authentication...
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... this computer is lit when connected to verify wireless network connectivity. The WN604 login screen appears (see Figure 2-1). 2. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access: 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WN604 in a high location, first set up and test...
... this computer is lit when connected to verify wireless network connectivity. The WN604 login screen appears (see Figure 2-1). 2. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN access: 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WN604 in a high location, first set up and test...
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... the wireless access point. • On the top-right of the screen, select Logout to exit the WN604 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the WN604. Click Login. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 Login screen 3. Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-2 Access Point...
... the wireless access point. • On the top-right of the screen, select Logout to exit the WN604 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the WN604. Click Login. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 Login screen 3. Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-2 Access Point...
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... located on this screen. 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 Select Time from the left panel. Note: If your area. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual This unique name is the United States). The default Access Point Name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of WN604. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure...
... located on this screen. 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 Select Time from the left panel. Note: If your area. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual This unique name is the United States). The default Access Point Name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of WN604. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen. 10. Under the Configuration tab, select System from the main menu, select Basic, and then select Time. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-4 IP Settings 9. Configuring Time Settings To configure... your network. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, March 2010...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen. 10. Under the Configuration tab, select System from the main menu, select Basic, and then select Time. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-5. Figure 2-4 IP Settings 9. Configuring Time Settings To configure... your network. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, March 2010...
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... current time. - Use Custom NTP Server. The default is Disabled. - Enter the host name or the IP address of all available time zones. Configure the following information: - The default is USA-Pacific. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. Time Zone. NTP Client. Click Apply. 2-8 Basic Installation and...
... current time. - Use Custom NTP Server. The default is Disabled. - Enter the host name or the IP address of all available time zones. Configure the following information: - The default is USA-Pacific. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. Time Zone. NTP Client. Click Apply. 2-8 Basic Installation and...
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... 2-13. 3. Enter the wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng: 1. Disconnect the WN604 and position it where it will be deployed. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0, March 2010 Click Apply to its original TCP/IP settings. The best location is elevated, such as shown in Figure 2-6. 2. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for your...
... 2-13. 3. Enter the wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng: 1. Disconnect the WN604 and position it where it will be deployed. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-9 v1.0, March 2010 Click Apply to its original TCP/IP settings. The best location is elevated, such as shown in Figure 2-6. 2. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for your...
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... the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WN604 Wireless Access Point to a power outlet. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the DHCP client disabled. Note: If you must match the SSID configured in to a LAN port on...
... the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WN604 Wireless Access Point to a power outlet. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the DHCP client disabled. Note: If you must match the SSID configured in to a LAN port on...