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... of a button STEP 1 Follow steps provided in the NETGEAR installation guide STEP 2 Push the Push 'N' Connect button on your access point STEP 3 Connect securely NETGEAR Green • Convenient power and Wi-Fi on/off switches to conserve energy • Packaging manufactured with integrated Wireless-N Wireless-N 150 Access Point WN604 Data Sheet Business-class Wireless-N Networking WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect •...
... of a button STEP 1 Follow steps provided in the NETGEAR installation guide STEP 2 Push the Push 'N' Connect button on your access point STEP 3 Connect securely NETGEAR Green • Convenient power and Wi-Fi on/off switches to conserve energy • Packaging manufactured with integrated Wireless-N Wireless-N 150 Access Point WN604 Data Sheet Business-class Wireless-N Networking WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect •...
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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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xi v1.0, March 2010 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and ...input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, code URL links • Formats. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following paragraphs: ...
xi v1.0, March 2010 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and ...input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, code URL links • Formats. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following paragraphs: ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support, a standard created and certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for wireless clients. • LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support.... network information for easy and secure home wireless network configuration. • Full WPA and WPA2 support. In this mode the WN604 is used to extend the LAN of bridge-mode wireless access points. The other bridge-mode wireless access points send all of the strong security of ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support, a standard created and certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for wireless clients. • LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support.... network information for easy and secure home wireless network configuration. • Full WPA and WPA2 support. In this mode the WN604 is used to extend the LAN of bridge-mode wireless access points. The other bridge-mode wireless access points send all of the strong security of ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can also be used. • Access Control. Configuration settings can connect. • Configuration Backup. WMM is a subset of ...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 systems, print servers, and other devices. ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can also be used. • Access Control. Configuration settings can connect. • Configuration Backup. WMM is a subset of ...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 systems, print servers, and other devices. ...
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... - The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The following NETGEAR products work with full PoE • FS752TPS - ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: •...NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to a switch or hub. The Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a "normal" connection such as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure...
... - The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The following NETGEAR products work with full PoE • FS752TPS - ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: •...NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to a switch or hub. The Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a "normal" connection such as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure...
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...this manual. • Support Registration card. You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. To qualify for configuration such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Wireless Adapter. Hardware Description This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of customer ...the Support Information Card for repair. Introduction 1-5 v1.0, March 2010 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 ...
...this manual. • Support Registration card. You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. To qualify for configuration such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Wireless Adapter. Hardware Description This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of customer ...the Support Information Card for repair. Introduction 1-5 v1.0, March 2010 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 ...
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Use this push button to enable or disable the radio (see "Configuring a client using WPS" on page 2-13). 2. WPS Push Button. Introduction 1-9 v1.0, March 2010 Wireless ON/OFF switch. Figure 1-3 WN604 Side Panel 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Side Panel The WN604 side panel hardware functions are described below. Use this switch to automatically configure security settings on the WN604 (see "Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings" on page 3-5).
Use this push button to enable or disable the radio (see "Configuring a client using WPS" on page 2-13). 2. WPS Push Button. Introduction 1-9 v1.0, March 2010 Wireless ON/OFF switch. Figure 1-3 WN604 Side Panel 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Side Panel The WN604 side panel hardware functions are described below. Use this switch to automatically configure security settings on the WN604 (see "Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings" on page 3-5).
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... Wireless Connectivity" You need to prepare these three things before you can allow for the WN604 that conforms to the "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" below. • The wireless access point connected to access your network. 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 needs. "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point...
... Wireless Connectivity" You need to prepare these three things before you can allow for the WN604 that conforms to the "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" below. • The wireless access point connected to access your network. 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 needs. "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point...
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...na, the 6 Channel spacing is better if adjacent access points use the security features of the wireless access point. Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your configuration choices. Some types of - For this reason,... to the WN604. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, "Default Settings and Technical Specifications." 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...
...na, the 6 Channel spacing is better if adjacent access points use the security features of the wireless access point. Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your configuration choices. Some types of - For this reason,... to the WN604. For complete performance specifications, see Appendix A, "Default Settings and Technical Specifications." 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...
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... and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, March 2010 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. So, AES is still fully exposed to the WN604. In order for this is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the system requirements, shown on "System Requirements" on page 3-5). Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you...
... and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, March 2010 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. So, AES is still fully exposed to the WN604. In order for this is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the system requirements, shown on "System Requirements" on page 3-5). Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WN604 in the address field. To set up the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. If this computer is lit when connected to a powered on computer. • The WLAN LEDs should be blinking. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WN604 in the address field. To set up the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. If this computer is lit when connected to a powered on computer. • The WLAN LEDs should be blinking. Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to...
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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. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, March 2010 Click Login. Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-2 Access Point Name and Country / Region 4. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference...
... 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. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, March 2010 Click Login. Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-2 Access Point Name and Country / Region 4. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference...
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... please check with a unique name up to configure the settings on the bottom label of the WN604 MAC address. Select Time from the left panel. You may modify the default name with Netgear Support. 6. The default Access Point Name is the United States). From the Country...menu, select the region where the WN604 can be used (the default Country/Region is located on this screen. 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 The default is the access point NetBIOS name. Note: If your area. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual This unique name is ...
... please check with a unique name up to configure the settings on the bottom label of the WN604 MAC address. Select Time from the left panel. You may modify the default name with Netgear Support. 6. The default Access Point Name is the United States). From the Country...menu, select the region where the WN604 can be used (the default Country/Region is located on this screen. 2-6 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 The default is the access point NetBIOS name. Note: If your area. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual This unique name is ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to configure the settings on the main menu. Under the Configuration tab, select System from the main menu, select Basic, and then select Time. Figure 2-4 IP Settings 9. Configuring Time Settings To configure your...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to configure the settings on the main menu. Under the Configuration tab, select System from the main menu, select Basic, and then select Time. Figure 2-4 IP Settings 9. Configuring Time Settings To configure your...
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... must have a custom NTP server. The default is Enabled. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. NTP Client. The Default is time-b.netgear.com. 3. Configure the following information: - Time Zone. From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of all available time zones.
... must have a custom NTP server. The default is Enabled. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. NTP Client. The Default is time-b.netgear.com. 3. Configure the following information: - Time Zone. From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of all available time zones.
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... sight of your settings. The best location is elevated, such as shown in your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng: 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your network. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. See the online help or "Wireless Settings" on the top of a cubicle, at the center of all the mobile devices...
... sight of your settings. The best location is elevated, such as shown in your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng: 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your network. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. See the online help or "Wireless Settings" on the top of a cubicle, at the center of all the mobile devices...
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...: If you must match the SSID configured in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router, switch, or hub. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. Note: Refer to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the WN604. 4. If your network uses dynamic...
...: If you must match the SSID configured in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Connect an Ethernet cable from your router, switch, or hub. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. Note: Refer to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the WN604. 4. If your network uses dynamic...