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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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...--Wireless Distribution System (WDS) (repeater and Wireless Client mode support) --Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) to optimize audio, video and voice applications • Physical Specifications -- NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR ...Wireless-N 150 Access Point (WN604) --Ethernet cable --Resource CD --Installation guide --Power adapter, localized to country of sale • Warranty --Localized to change without notice. Information is a condition of purchase. † Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of sale. All rights reserved. This product is packaged with Clients...
...--Wireless Distribution System (WDS) (repeater and Wireless Client mode support) --Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) to optimize audio, video and voice applications • Physical Specifications -- NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR ...Wireless-N 150 Access Point (WN604) --Ethernet cable --Resource CD --Installation guide --Power adapter, localized to country of sale • Warranty --Localized to change without notice. Information is a condition of purchase. † Maximum wireless signal rate derived from date of sale. All rights reserved. This product is packaged with Clients...
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.... • Wi-Fi Protected Setup support. The other bridge-mode wireless access points send all of the strong security of bridge-mode wireless access points. it can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server; Network Authentication should be used to PCs and other . Client mode. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency...
.... • Wi-Fi Protected Setup support. The other bridge-mode wireless access points send all of the strong security of bridge-mode wireless access points. it can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server; Network Authentication should be used to PCs and other . Client mode. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency...
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...Wireless clients must also support WMM. • WMM Power Save Support. For WMM to have a range of data. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless LAN networks. Connects 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...8226; Hidden Mode. Power Save uses mechanisms from 802.11e and legacy 802.11 to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual ...
...Wireless clients must also support WMM. • WMM Power Save Support. For WMM to have a range of data. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless LAN networks. Connects 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...8226; Hidden Mode. Power Save uses mechanisms from 802.11e and legacy 802.11 to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual ...
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... MAC address. Note: By default, WN604 is NETGEAR-11g. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the DHCP client disabled. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. Note: If you...
... MAC address. Note: By default, WN604 is NETGEAR-11g. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the DHCP client disabled. Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. Note: If you...
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...interval. Legacy clients will not be able to save your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless settings. 2-16 v1.0, March 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration Click Apply to connect in this mode. •...static, legacy mode. From the pull-down menu, select the desired channel width. • 20 MHz - From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual ..., 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,...
...interval. Legacy clients will not be able to save your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless settings. 2-16 v1.0, March 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration Click Apply to connect in this mode. •...static, legacy mode. From the pull-down menu, select the desired channel width. • 20 MHz - From the pull-down menu, select the transmit power of the access point. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual ..., 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,...
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.... WPA with RADIUS You must use this if all clients support WPA2. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Not all options are using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with AES). WPA...either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that have the correct SSID can configure the WN604 to a determined snoop using Access Point mode, then all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Configure the following : - If selected, you...
.... WPA with RADIUS You must use this if all clients support WPA2. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Not all options are using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with AES). WPA...either WPA (with TKIP) or WPA2 (with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that have the correct SSID can configure the WN604 to a determined snoop using Access Point mode, then all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Configure the following : - If selected, you...
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... WEP 152 bits WEP TKIP AES TKIP + AES No encryption is intended for WPA2. WPA Preshared Key Passphrase. In bridge modes some options may be used with other keys can also enter the keys directly. The Data Encryption settings are explained below :...length. • Wireless Client Security Separation. Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. This is Disabled. 3-4 v1.0, March 2010 Data transmissions are available if using WEP, select the key to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click the Generate Keys button. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a. ...
... WEP 152 bits WEP TKIP AES TKIP + AES No encryption is intended for WPA2. WPA Preshared Key Passphrase. In bridge modes some options may be used with other keys can also enter the keys directly. The Data Encryption settings are explained below :...length. • Wireless Client Security Separation. Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. This is Disabled. 3-4 v1.0, March 2010 Data transmissions are available if using WEP, select the key to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click the Generate Keys button. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a. ...
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... The default gateway for use. DHCP Client Enabled indicates that the current IP address of the wireless access point's Ethernet port. Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the ...mode of the wireless access point. a link to view the System screen, shown in Figure 4-8 below. Current Wireless Settings for IP address of the WN604. Channel/Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 'Auto' is the default channel setting. (Channel frequencies used on each channel can be changed, if desired. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
... The default gateway for use. DHCP Client Enabled indicates that the current IP address of the wireless access point's Ethernet port. Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the ...mode of the wireless access point. a link to view the System screen, shown in Figure 4-8 below. Current Wireless Settings for IP address of the WN604. Channel/Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 'Auto' is the default channel setting. (Channel frequencies used on each channel can be changed, if desired. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
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...; Advanced QoS Settings: Configuring advanced QoS settings ("Configuring Advanced QoS Settings") • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes ("Enabling Wireless Bridging"). If an NTP client request fails, then last configured value of your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Configuring Scheduled Wireless The WN604 Wireless Access Point allows you to schedule wireless ON/OFF for any day(s) of the week, from an ON time...
...; Advanced QoS Settings: Configuring advanced QoS settings ("Configuring Advanced QoS Settings") • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes ("Enabling Wireless Bridging"). If an NTP client request fails, then last configured value of your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Configuring Scheduled Wireless The WN604 Wireless Access Point allows you to schedule wireless ON/OFF for any day(s) of the week, from an ON time...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 5-1 describes the settings for cwMin. Burst Length Description High priority queue, minimum delay. A packet burst is a collection of the other Bridge mode wireless access point in the fields provided (see Figure 5-5 below). Table 5-1. Bulk data that requires maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is automatically sent to this mode, the WN604...you build large bridged wireless networks. WPA2-PSK can communicate with another bridge mode wirelesss access point, and with wireless clients if enabled. Valid ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 5-1 describes the settings for cwMin. Burst Length Description High priority queue, minimum delay. A packet burst is a collection of the other Bridge mode wireless access point in the fields provided (see Figure 5-5 below). Table 5-1. Bulk data that requires maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is automatically sent to this mode, the WN604...you build large bridged wireless networks. WPA2-PSK can communicate with another bridge mode wirelesss access point, and with wireless clients if enabled. Valid ...
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Select this only if this mode the access point acts as a client. In this WN604 is the "Master" for a group of bridge-mode wireless access points. Figure 5-4 Enable Wireless Point-to protect this WN604. When you click the Edit button, you must be used to -Point Bridge Follow the steps below ). WPA2-PSK can associate with wireless clients if this "Master", rather than communicate directly with...
Select this only if this mode the access point acts as a client. In this WN604 is the "Master" for a group of bridge-mode wireless access points. Figure 5-4 Enable Wireless Point-to protect this WN604. When you click the Edit button, you must be used to -Point Bridge Follow the steps below ). WPA2-PSK can associate with wireless clients if this "Master", rather than communicate directly with...
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Use it to Multipoint Bridge • Client mode 3. 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. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled enter the new MAC address in client mode. If you have selected Client: • MAC Clone: This option appears...
Use it to Multipoint Bridge • Client mode 3. 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. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled enter the new MAC address in client mode. If you have selected Client: • MAC Clone: This option appears...
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...; All Point-to-Point Access Points must be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)" in the IP Address Source portion of the three LAN segments. • Wireless stations will be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. Furthermore, you can add additional WN604 Wireless Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any...
...; All Point-to-Point Access Points must be set to "Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)" in the IP Address Source portion of the three LAN segments. • Wireless stations will be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. Furthermore, you can add additional WN604 Wireless Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any...
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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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... associate with each other bridge-mode wireless access points has to be set to point-to-point bridge mode, using the MAC address of this mode the access point acts as a client. Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. 3. In this WN604. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The following radio buttons: • Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge • Wireless Point to edit. Select one of the first two options: •...
... associate with each other bridge-mode wireless access points has to be set to point-to-point bridge mode, using the MAC address of this mode the access point acts as a client. Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box. 3. In this WN604. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The following radio buttons: • Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge • Wireless Point to edit. Select one of the first two options: •...
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... profile. 6. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Click Edit. This option displays only in hexadecimal format. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled, enter the new MAC address in client mode. Advanced Configuration 51 Click Apply. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: 5. If you to physically configure your access point as a point-to-point bridge or a point-to-multi-point bridge...
... profile. 6. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Click Edit. This option displays only in hexadecimal format. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled, enter the new MAC address in client mode. Advanced Configuration 51 Click Apply. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: 5. If you to physically configure your access point as a point-to-point bridge or a point-to-multi-point bridge...