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...access point STEP 3 Connect securely NETGEAR Green • Convenient power and Wi-Fi on/off switches to 300 Mbps Better Better Best Best Use with integrated Wireless-N 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...of Wireless-G technology† • Compared to Wireless-G, Wireless-N 150 provides better wireless coverage with Wireless-G devices and better speed with Wireless-N devices • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
...access point STEP 3 Connect securely NETGEAR Green • Convenient power and Wi-Fi on/off switches to 300 Mbps Better Better Best Best Use with integrated Wireless-N 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...of Wireless-G technology† • Compared to Wireless-G, Wireless-N 150 provides better wireless coverage with Wireless-G devices and better speed with Wireless-N devices • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
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...PCs with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP --Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button and PIN --Push "N" Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Smart Wizard • Package Contents --Wireless-N 150 Access Point (WN604) --Ethernet cable --Resource CD --Installation guide --Power...Wireless-N 150 Access Point PCs with Innovation, FrontView, IntelliFi, PowerShift, ProSafe, ProSecure, RAIDar, RAIDiator, X-RAID, RangeMax, ReadyNAS and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Or, Ethernet adapter and cable for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g --Wireless access control to identify authorized wireless...
...PCs with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP --Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button and PIN --Push "N" Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Smart Wizard • Package Contents --Wireless-N 150 Access Point (WN604) --Ethernet cable --Resource CD --Installation guide --Power...Wireless-N 150 Access Point PCs with Innovation, FrontView, IntelliFi, PowerShift, ProSafe, ProSecure, RAIDar, RAIDiator, X-RAID, RangeMax, ReadyNAS and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Or, Ethernet adapter and cable for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g --Wireless access control to identify authorized wireless...
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... 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 1.0, March 2010
... 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 1.0, March 2010
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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...
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...
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... to extend the LAN of bridge-mode wireless access points. Wireless Access Point. Point-to -Point Bridge. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with each weekday. 1-2 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 it can act as dynamic encryption key generation.WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without clients). Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions...
... to extend the LAN of bridge-mode wireless access points. Wireless Access Point. Point-to -Point Bridge. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with each weekday. 1-2 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 it can act as dynamic encryption key generation.WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without clients). Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions...
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... is not in the temporary AP setup locked state There are WPS activities.(0.5 sec on and 0.5 sec off) WLAN LED Data transmission or receive activity occurs through the wireless Wireless is up and running without wireless data transmission Wireless Interface is turned off Link/Active ... port. 10 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on self-test diagnostic. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item 1 2 3 4 LED DESCRIPTION Power OFF Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green W-Fi...
... is not in the temporary AP setup locked state There are WPS activities.(0.5 sec on and 0.5 sec off) WLAN LED Data transmission or receive activity occurs through the wireless Wireless is up and running without wireless data transmission Wireless Interface is turned off Link/Active ... port. 10 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on self-test diagnostic. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item 1 2 3 4 LED DESCRIPTION Power OFF Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green W-Fi...
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...)" on the Ethernet network. In order for this is the recommended solution to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual There are several ways you can enhance the security of operation. Because this to work correctly, verify...
...)" on the Ethernet network. In order for this is the recommended solution to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • Use WEP. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual There are several ways you can enhance the security of operation. Because this to work correctly, verify...
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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. Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-2 Access Point Name and Country / Region 4. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, March 2010 Click Login. 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. Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-2 Access Point Name and Country / Region 4. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, March 2010 Click Login. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your area. Enter the wireless settings for your wireless settings for 802.11b/bg/ng When you have completed the setup steps, you can now reconfigure the computer you can deploy the WN604 in your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. Figure 2-6 Basic...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your area. Enter the wireless settings for your wireless settings for 802.11b/bg/ng When you have completed the setup steps, you can now reconfigure the computer you can deploy the WN604 in your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. Figure 2-6 Basic...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Configuring Security This chapter helps you to configure the security settings on your WN604, including the new and simple Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method. "Configuring Security Manually" • "SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form" •...PSK" • "Configuring WPA2-PSK" • "Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK" • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" 3-1 v1.0, March 2010 "Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)" • "Configuring a client using WPS" 3. It consists of the following sections. 1. "Understanding ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Configuring Security This chapter helps you to configure the security settings on your WN604, including the new and simple Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method. "Configuring Security Manually" • "SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form" •...PSK" • "Configuring WPA2-PSK" • "Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK" • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" 3-1 v1.0, March 2010 "Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)" • "Configuring a client using WPS" 3. It consists of the following sections. 1. "Understanding ...
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... security options to the WN604 Wireless Access Point in a home network. Click Configuration > WPS on the AP's product label. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is a new and simple method that lets you through the steps to add a wireless client to work. Users... WPS settings • WPS. A wizard will be prompted to configure the WN604's wireless settings through WPS, and they will guide you easily and securely add a client to confiigure Wi-Fi Protected Setup. This PIN is the PIN that a registrar can use to enter the ...
... security options to the WN604 Wireless Access Point in a home network. Click Configuration > WPS on the AP's product label. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is a new and simple method that lets you through the steps to add a wireless client to work. Users... WPS settings • WPS. A wizard will be prompted to configure the WN604's wireless settings through WPS, and they will guide you easily and securely add a client to confiigure Wi-Fi Protected Setup. This PIN is the PIN that a registrar can use to enter the ...
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... be prompted on the client), or the PIN method. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 3. After reading the information, click the Next button. The Select a Setup Method screen appears, as shown below: Figure 3-4 Select setup method 4. The PIN Number method requires the user to enter the wireless client's PIN, which lets you add a client with a single...
... be prompted on the client), or the PIN method. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 3. After reading the information, click the Next button. The Select a Setup Method screen appears, as shown below: Figure 3-4 Select setup method 4. The PIN Number method requires the user to enter the wireless client's PIN, which lets you add a client with a single...
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... the wireless access point is added successfully and the WN604's wireless settings have not been changed 7. However, you configure in completing the WPS process, refer to the Add WPS Client screen. 8. The the user can click on the line below Note: The SSID in the same network must be able to provide this information. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
... the wireless access point is added successfully and the WN604's wireless settings have not been changed 7. However, you configure in completing the WPS process, refer to the Add WPS Client screen. 8. The the user can click on the line below Note: The SSID in the same network must be able to provide this information. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
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... 3-16, or "Configuring WPA and WPA2 with WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication. Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can be configured once per wireless access point. 3-9 v1.0, March 2010 They only need to be used with RADIUS" on page 3-17 for the Key Size chosen.) Key 1 Key.... When using a RADIUS Server, the RADIUS Server settings must be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to configure the WN604. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Circle one : 64, 128, or 152 bits. (Enter all profiles. Circle one : Open System...
... 3-16, or "Configuring WPA and WPA2 with WPA and WPA2 Network Authentication. Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings You can be configured once per wireless access point. 3-9 v1.0, March 2010 They only need to be used with RADIUS" on page 3-17 for the Key Size chosen.) Key 1 Key.... When using a RADIUS Server, the RADIUS Server settings must be used with Legacy 802.1x, and can setup or modify the RADIUS Server settings to configure the WN604. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Circle one : 64, 128, or 152 bits. (Enter all profiles. Circle one : Open System...
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... MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1's MAC address in Point-to -point bridge setup LAN Segment 2 3. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The following parameters for both access points: • Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WN604 Wireless Access Points both are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range...
... MAC Address field and AP2 must have AP1's MAC address in Point-to -point bridge setup LAN Segment 2 3. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The following parameters for both access points: • Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WN604 Wireless Access Points both are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range...
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...Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch AP3 AP in Figure 5-7: 1. Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to -multipoint bridge setup 2. Then, select Bridging. Configure the Operating Mode of the WN604 Wireless Access Points. • WN604 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point... 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 LAN Segment 2 Figure 5-7 Wireless point-to -multi-point wireless bridge as the LAN devices 5-10 v1.0, March 2010 Advanced Configuration NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual A ...
...Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch AP3 AP in Figure 5-7: 1. Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to -multipoint bridge setup 2. Then, select Bridging. Configure the Operating Mode of the WN604 Wireless Access Points. • WN604 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point... 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 LAN Segment 2 Figure 5-7 Wireless point-to -multi-point wireless bridge as the LAN devices 5-10 v1.0, March 2010 Advanced Configuration NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual A ...
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...-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Disabled 11 b/bg/ng Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast Network Name SSID Enabled Security Disabled Transmission Speed Besta Country/Region Varies by region Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF Disabled 80211.b/bg/ng Radio Frequency Channel Auto Output Power Full Wireless Card Access List All wireless stations allowed WMM Support Enabled a. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference...
...-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Disabled 11 b/bg/ng Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast Network Name SSID Enabled Security Disabled Transmission Speed Besta Country/Region Varies by region Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF Disabled 80211.b/bg/ng Radio Frequency Channel Auto Output Power Full Wireless Card Access List All wireless stations allowed WMM Support Enabled a. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference...
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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...
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...
User Manual
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... NETGEAR Switches 6 System Requirements 7 What's In the Box 7 Hardware Description 7 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 Side Panel 10 Product Label 10 Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration Log In to the Access Point 12 Install the Access Point 13 Configure the System Settings for Your Location 13 Set the Time 15 Set Basic IP Options 15 Configure Wireless Access...
... NETGEAR Switches 6 System Requirements 7 What's In the Box 7 Hardware Description 7 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 Side Panel 10 Product Label 10 Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration Log In to the Access Point 12 Install the Access Point 13 Configure the System Settings for Your Location 13 Set the Time 15 Set Basic IP Options 15 Configure Wireless Access...
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... update is ready. • Blinking green. WPS activities are described below. Power is on the front panel. Front panel LEDs LED Power Wi-Fii Protected Setup (WPS) Description • Solid green. Wi-Fi LAN ports 1-4 • Solid blue. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are in process. • Solid amber.
... update is ready. • Blinking green. WPS activities are described below. Power is on the front panel. Front panel LEDs LED Power Wi-Fii Protected Setup (WPS) Description • Solid green. Wi-Fi LAN ports 1-4 • Solid blue. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are in process. • Solid amber.