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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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.... Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of f butto n Connect to country of NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless-N 150 Access Point PCs with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) D-WN604-0 Mac and the Mac logo are for identification purposes only and may have been recycled.... 2.0 or higher • Standards --IEEE 802.11n version 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 2.4GHz --Wireless Distribution System (WDS) (repeater and Wireless Client mode support) --Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) to compliance with IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 2.0 only. 1Works with internal...
.... Other brand names mentioned herein are trademarks of f butto n Connect to country of NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless-N 150 Access Point PCs with Clients supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) D-WN604-0 Mac and the Mac logo are for identification purposes only and may have been recycled.... 2.0 or higher • Standards --IEEE 802.11n version 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 2.4GHz --Wireless Distribution System (WDS) (repeater and Wireless Client mode support) --Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) to compliance with IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 2.0 only. 1Works with internal...
WN604 Reference Manual
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... has Multiple operating modes: - Client mode. The Wireless Access Point operates in the standard 2.4 GHz band. In this traffic. - Point-to protect this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with or without the overhead of each other devices upon request. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. The Wireless Access Point complies with all...
... has Multiple operating modes: - Client mode. The Wireless Access Point operates in the standard 2.4 GHz band. In this traffic. - Point-to protect this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with or without the overhead of each other devices upon request. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. The Wireless Access Point complies with all...
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.... • Hidden Mode. WMM allows wireless traffic to save power (for battery powered equipment) and fine-tune 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...8226; Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Auto or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the kind of the 802.11e standard. Connects to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. • WMM Power Save Support. WMM is stored in ...
.... • Hidden Mode. WMM allows wireless traffic to save power (for battery powered equipment) and fine-tune 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...8226; Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Auto or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the kind of the 802.11e standard. Connects to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. • WMM Power Save Support. WMM is stored in ...
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... the WN604. 4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up. If they are unable to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration ... 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the DHCP client disabled. The SSID of the Reference Manual. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WN604 Wireless Access Point to a power outlet. Note: ...
... the WN604. 4. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up. If they are unable to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration ... 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the DHCP client disabled. The SSID of the Reference Manual. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WN604 Wireless Access Point to a power outlet. Note: ...
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...guard interval. Click Apply to connect in this mode. • 20/40 MHz - Legacy clients will not be able to save your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless settings. 2-16 v1.0, March 2010 Basic ...mode. It gives the least throughput. • 40 MHz - From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point. The options are close together and use the same channel frequency. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...: Best, 15 Mbps, 30 Mbps, 45 Mbps, 60 Mbps, 90 Mbps, 120 Mbps, 135 Mbps, 150 Mbps. • Data Rates for Channel Width=40MHz and Guard Interval=long: Best, 13.5 Mbps, 27 ...
...guard interval. Click Apply to connect in this mode. • 20/40 MHz - Legacy clients will not be able to save your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless settings. 2-16 v1.0, March 2010 Basic ...mode. It gives the least throughput. • 40 MHz - From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point. The options are close together and use the same channel frequency. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...: Best, 15 Mbps, 30 Mbps, 45 Mbps, 60 Mbps, 90 Mbps, 120 Mbps, 135 Mbps, 150 Mbps. • Data Rates for Channel Width=40MHz and Guard Interval=long: Best, 13.5 Mbps, 27 ...
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...encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on the client. WPA2-PSK Only select this if all options are...with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK This selection allows clients to use TKIP + AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings. In bridge mode some products such as an open system with no encryption. WPA2 with WEP encryption ...
...encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on the client. WPA2-PSK Only select this if all options are...with TKIP) or WPA2 (with AES). WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK This selection allows clients to use TKIP + AES encryption and configure the RADIUS Server Settings. In bridge mode some products such as an open system with no encryption. WPA2 with WEP encryption ...
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... using 104/128 bit encryption. If enabled, the associated wireless clients will only work with WPA and WPA2. This is the standard encryption method for hotspots and other . (This feature is None. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a. All options are explained below : Table 3-2. Proprietary mode that support this mode. The network key must match the other...
... using 104/128 bit encryption. If enabled, the associated wireless clients will only work with WPA and WPA2. This is the standard encryption method for hotspots and other . (This feature is None. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a. All options are explained below : Table 3-2. Proprietary mode that support this mode. The network key must match the other...
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... domain or region for which the wireless access point is in Appendix B, "Related Documents".). Firmware Version Current Time The version of the wireless access point's Ethernet port. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select System to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of the wireless access point. The default name may not be...
... domain or region for which the wireless access point is in Appendix B, "Related Documents".). Firmware Version Current Time The version of the wireless access point's Ethernet port. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select System to operate this wireless access point in a region other than one of the wireless access point. The default name may not be...
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... radio status by user will not work. 5-1 v1.0, March 2010 If an NTP client request fails, then last configured value of your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Also, if RF is disabled then scheduled wireless functionality will be restored. Click Configuration > Wireless > Scheduled Wireless ON-OFF. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to an OFF time. This...
... radio status by user will not work. 5-1 v1.0, March 2010 If an NTP client request fails, then last configured value of your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Also, if RF is disabled then scheduled wireless functionality will be restored. Click Configuration > Wireless > Scheduled Wireless ON-OFF. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to an OFF time. This...
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...5-5 below). A packet burst is a collection of the random backoff value. WPA2-PSK can communicate with another bridge mode wirelesss access point, and with wireless clients if enabled. QoS Queues and Parameters QoS Queue Data 0 (Voice) Data 1(Video) Data 2 (Best Effort) Data...bursts on the wireless network. In this mode, the WN604 can (and should) be used to protect this queue. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 5-1 describes the settings for your environment: • Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge. Select the desired wireless access point mode for QoS ...
...5-5 below). A packet burst is a collection of the random backoff value. WPA2-PSK can communicate with another bridge mode wirelesss access point, and with wireless clients if enabled. QoS Queues and Parameters QoS Queue Data 0 (Voice) Data 1(Video) Data 2 (Best Effort) Data...bursts on the wireless network. In this mode, the WN604 can (and should) be used to protect this queue. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 5-1 describes the settings for your environment: • Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge. Select the desired wireless access point mode for QoS ...
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...-PSK can associate with each other bridge mode wireless station in the fields provided (see Figure 5.4 above). 2. Select this only if this "Master", rather than communicate directly with wireless clients if this WN604. It is used to configure these options are supported. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point-to this WN604 is the "Master" for a group of the...
...-PSK can associate with each other bridge mode wireless station in the fields provided (see Figure 5.4 above). 2. Select this only if this "Master", rather than communicate directly with wireless clients if this WN604. It is used to configure these options are supported. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point-to this WN604 is the "Master" for a group of the...
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... Clone option has been enabled enter the new MAC address in client mode. If you have selected Client: • MAC Clone: This option appears only in hexadecimal format. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point to Point Bridge • Wireless Point to configure a new MAC address on the AP Client if desired. • MAC Clone Address. Edit Security Profile 5-8 v1...
... Clone option has been enabled enter the new MAC address in client mode. If you have selected Client: • MAC Clone: This option appears only in hexadecimal format. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point to Point Bridge • Wireless Point to configure a new MAC address on the AP Client if desired. • MAC Clone Address. Edit Security Profile 5-8 v1...
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... others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • All access points must be on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the WN604 Wireless Access Points in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all WN604 Wireless Access Points should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Only one access point is , all...
... others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • All access points must be on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the WN604 Wireless Access Points in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all WN604 Wireless Access Points should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Only one access point is , all...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual beacon interval 5-4 bridge network authentication 3-3 bridge mode wireless station wireless point to point bridge 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 BSSID 4-12 C Category 5 Ethernet cable 1-5 change password 4-6 channel auto testing connectivity ...2-4 default reset button 4-5 default SSID 2-10 default user name 2-4 default wireless access point name 2-10 DHCP point-to-multi-point bridging 5-11 DHCP client default setting 2-10 DHCP client, configure 2-12 DHCP client/server support 1-2 DHCP server on LAN 2-12 on LAN, assigns IP ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual beacon interval 5-4 bridge network authentication 3-3 bridge mode wireless station wireless point to point bridge 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 BSSID 4-12 C Category 5 Ethernet cable 1-5 change password 4-6 channel auto testing connectivity ...2-4 default reset button 4-5 default SSID 2-10 default user name 2-4 default wireless access point name 2-10 DHCP point-to-multi-point bridging 5-11 DHCP client default setting 2-10 DHCP client, configure 2-12 DHCP client/server support 1-2 DHCP server on LAN 2-12 on LAN, assigns IP ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual table A-1 firmware upgrade 4-2 FLASH 4-1 formats, document 1-xi fragmentation 5-4 fragmentation threshold 5-4 front panel 1-6 full-duplex 1-4 H half-duplex 1-4 hidden mode, support for 1-3 hotspot wIreless client security separation 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...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual table A-1 firmware upgrade 4-2 FLASH 4-1 formats, document 1-xi fragmentation 5-4 fragmentation threshold 5-4 front panel 1-6 full-duplex 1-4 H half-duplex 1-4 hidden mode, support for 1-3 hotspot wIreless client security separation 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...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual NTP server, configure 2-8 O operating modes, supported point-to-multi-point bridge. 1-2 point-to-point bridge 1-2 wireless access point 1-2 P package contents 1-5 packet fragmentation, support for 1-3 packet size 5-3 passphrase, use with WEP 3-4, 3-13 password change 4-6 performance degradation causes of 2-2 placement 2-2 point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 configure 5-10 point-to-point bridge 5-6 configure 5-9 point-to-point bridge mode wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 power adapter 1-8 power consumption 2-2 preamble...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual NTP server, configure 2-8 O operating modes, supported point-to-multi-point bridge. 1-2 point-to-point bridge 1-2 wireless access point 1-2 P package contents 1-5 packet fragmentation, support for 1-3 packet size 5-3 passphrase, use with WEP 3-4, 3-13 password change 4-6 performance degradation causes of 2-2 placement 2-2 point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 configure 5-10 point-to-point bridge 5-6 configure 5-9 point-to-point bridge mode wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 power adapter 1-8 power consumption 2-2 preamble...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual wireless network name (SSID) 3-2 security profiles about 3-2 security profiles, setting up 3-11 security profiloe wireless client security separation 3-12 setup form 3-8 software upgrade 4-2 SSID 2-15 hidden mode 1-3 SSID broadcast, disable 3-3 SSID match verify connectivity 2-10 SSID, wireless network name 3-2 standards, supported 1-2 static IP address 6-3 default 2-4 statistics 4-10 subnet mask default 6-3 support 1-ii support...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual wireless network name (SSID) 3-2 security profiles about 3-2 security profiles, setting up 3-11 security profiloe wireless client security separation 3-12 setup form 3-8 software upgrade 4-2 SSID 2-15 hidden mode 1-3 SSID broadcast, disable 3-3 SSID match verify connectivity 2-10 SSID, wireless network name 3-2 standards, supported 1-2 static IP address 6-3 default 2-4 statistics 4-10 subnet mask default 6-3 support 1-ii support...
User Manual
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... directly with wireless clients if this WN604. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Wireless Point-to extend the LAN of bridge-mode wireless access points. Select one of this option is enabled. • Client. Advanced Configuration 50 Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. 3. The other . Select this only if this mode the access point acts as a client. In this WN604 is used to -Multi-Point Bridge. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. It...
... directly with wireless clients if this WN604. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Wireless Point-to extend the LAN of bridge-mode wireless access points. Select one of this option is enabled. • Client. Advanced Configuration 50 Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. 3. The other . Select this only if this mode the access point acts as a client. In this WN604 is used to -Multi-Point Bridge. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. It...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Click Edit. Click Back to return to configure a new MAC address on the AP client if desired. • MAC Clone Address. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled, enter the new MAC address in... previous screen and enable the profile. 6. It is used by the client in hexadecimal format. Advanced Configuration 51 The following sections help you selected Client: • MAC Clone. This option displays only in client mode. Click Apply. If you to physically configure your access point as a point-to-point bridge or a point-to-multi-point bridge.
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Click Edit. Click Back to return to configure a new MAC address on the AP client if desired. • MAC Clone Address. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled, enter the new MAC address in... previous screen and enable the profile. 6. It is used by the client in hexadecimal format. Advanced Configuration 51 The following sections help you selected Client: • MAC Clone. This option displays only in client mode. Click Apply. If you to physically configure your access point as a point-to-point bridge or a point-to-multi-point bridge.