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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...
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...
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...-Point Bridge 5-9 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 5-10 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Debugging No lights are lit on the wireless access point 6-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up 6-2 The LAN light is not lit...6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 I cannot connect to the WN604 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address...
...-Point Bridge 5-9 Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 5-10 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Debugging No lights are lit on the wireless access point 6-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up 6-2 The LAN light is not lit...6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 I cannot connect to the WN604 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address...
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... in this manual is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. 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...following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, code URL ...
... in this manual is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. 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...following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, code URL ...
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... Setup support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to protect this mode the access point acts as a standard 11b/bg/ng access point. - It has Multiple operating modes: - Operates as a client. The other . In this traffic. - It is the "Master" for wireless clients. • LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions...
... Setup support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to protect this mode the access point acts as a standard 11b/bg/ng access point. - It has Multiple operating modes: - Operates as a client. The other . In this traffic. - It is the "Master" for wireless clients. • LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions...
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... WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for wireless ...wireless access point: • A location for others outside your area to secure your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to access your network from unauthorized access. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. "Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options" 3. "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" 5. "Wireless Settings" 7. "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless...
... WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for wireless ...wireless access point: • A location for others outside your area to secure your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to access your network from unauthorized access. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. "Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options" 3. "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" 5. "Wireless Settings" 7. "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless...
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...address field. Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WN604 Ethernet port for the password, both in lower case letters. 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 Connect to the WN604 by opening your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. To set up the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WN604 to the WN604... 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 the WN604 to...
...address field. Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WN604 Ethernet port for the password, both in lower case letters. 2-4 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 Connect to the WN604 by opening your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. To set up the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WN604 to the WN604... 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 the WN604 to...
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... menu, select Basic, and then select Time. 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. Configuring Time Settings To configure your network. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 IP Settings 9. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, March...
... menu, select Basic, and then select Time. 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. Configuring Time Settings To configure your network. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 IP Settings 9. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-7 v1.0, March...
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... host name or the IP address of all available time zones. The default is Enabled. The default is Disabled. - Check the option if you have an Internet connection to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP Server. Click Apply. 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone...
... host name or the IP address of all available time zones. The default is Enabled. The default is Disabled. - Check the option if you have an Internet connection to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP Server. Click Apply. 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone...
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... network assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you are vertical. 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 the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Note: By default, WN604 is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents...
... network assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you are vertical. 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 the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Note: By default, WN604 is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents...
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....0, March 2010 2-11 The WN604 is set, by entering its default address of 192.168.0.100 with the IP address of http://192.168.0.100 into your browser. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are using the default IP Address: 1. Figure 2-7 Connecting to the WN604 should automatically find the WN604 Wireless Access Point and display the home...
....0, March 2010 2-11 The WN604 is set, by entering its default address of 192.168.0.100 with the IP address of http://192.168.0.100 into your browser. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are using the default IP Address: 1. Figure 2-7 Connecting to the WN604 should automatically find the WN604 Wireless Access Point and display the home...
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... Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is part of your LAN. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your LAN; Most of the default settings will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the address range used on your wireless access point are entered on the explanation of the...
... Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is part of your LAN. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your LAN; Most of the default settings will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the address range used on your wireless access point are entered on the explanation of the...
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... 2010 2-13 Primary DNS Servers. Enter the IP address of the router for your basic IP settings. Otherwise, you can use this option you set this IP address as the subnet mask. - Click Apply to configure the available wireless settings. Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to save your LAN. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Secondary DNS Servers.
... 2010 2-13 Primary DNS Servers. Enter the IP address of the router for your basic IP settings. Otherwise, you can use this option you set this IP address as the subnet mask. - Click Apply to configure the available wireless settings. Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to save your LAN. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Secondary DNS Servers.
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...: If you are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your PCs to have basic wireless connectivity to match the new settings. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Program the wireless adapter of your computer to the WN604, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions. Basic Installation and Configuration...
...: If you are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your PCs to have basic wireless connectivity to match the new settings. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Program the wireless adapter of your computer to the WN604, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions. Basic Installation and Configuration...
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... RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in a safe place. Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can be configured once per wireless access point. 3-9 v1.0, March 2010 Note: The RADIUS Server Settings apply to configure the WN604. Store this information in ...security options. Circle one : Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for specifics on implementing these security options). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Circle one : 64, 128, or 152 bits. (Enter all profiles.
... RADIUS servers: Server Name/IP Address: Primary Secondary Port Shared Secret Use the procedures described in a safe place. Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can be configured once per wireless access point. 3-9 v1.0, March 2010 Note: The RADIUS Server Settings apply to configure the WN604. Store this information in ...security options. Circle one : Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for specifics on implementing these security options). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Circle one : 64, 128, or 152 bits. (Enter all profiles.
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... configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to the WN604 using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are required for authentication using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use , if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To set up or modify...
... configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to the WN604 using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are required for authentication using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use , if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To set up or modify...
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... fails. - This configuration is the default profile.. The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are using a RADIUS Server. Port Number. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). • Accounting Server. Click Apply to save your settings. The default: 1813 - Shared Secret. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual -
... fails. - This configuration is the default profile.. The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are using a RADIUS Server. Port Number. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). • Accounting Server. Click Apply to save your settings. The default: 1813 - Shared Secret. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual -
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... file can be sent to the WN604 as new software is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-11. To access these features, connect to the wireless access point using your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's Web site.. Note: The Web browser...
... file can be sent to the WN604 as new software is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on page 2-11. To access these features, connect to the wireless access point using your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's Web site.. Note: The Web browser...
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... restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you Power On the WN604. 3. The reset button has two functions: • Reboot. Management 4-5 v1.0, March 2010 Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 Restore to the factory default settings. Power off...
... restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you Power On the WN604. 3. The reset button has two functions: • Reboot. Management 4-5 v1.0, March 2010 Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 Restore to the factory default settings. Power off...
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... shown in the SysLog server on your LAN. SysLog Server IP Address -The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is 514. 5. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your Syslog settings.... The port number configured in Figure 4-6. The default is configured to use. Enable SysLog - Figure 4-6 Enable Syslog server 2. Enable this option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 ...
... shown in the SysLog server on your LAN. SysLog Server IP Address -The access point will send all the SysLog to the specified IP address if SysLog option is 514. 5. If enabled, you must enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your Syslog settings.... The port number configured in Figure 4-6. The default is configured to use. Enable SysLog - Figure 4-6 Enable Syslog server 2. Enable this option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 ...
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... Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless access point. Current Wireless Settings for the wireless access point communication. The default gateway for 802.11b/bg/ng Operating Mode Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of those identified in Figure 4-8 below. System Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name Ethernet MAC Address Wireless MAC address. Current IP Settings IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point's wireless card. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference...
... Media Access Control address (MAC address) of the wireless access point. Current Wireless Settings for the wireless access point communication. The default gateway for 802.11b/bg/ng Operating Mode Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of those identified in Figure 4-8 below. System Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name Ethernet MAC Address Wireless MAC address. Current IP Settings IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point's wireless card. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference...