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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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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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.... The WN604 provides wireless connectivity to another . Most access points can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. It also offers a wide range of the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of security options. 1-1 v1.0, March 2010 It provides connectivity between the wired LAN and wireless clients. The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 acts as a bridge between...
.... The WN604 provides wireless connectivity to another . Most access points can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. It also offers a wide range of the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of security options. 1-1 v1.0, March 2010 It provides connectivity between the wired LAN and wireless clients. The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 acts as a bridge between...
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...obtain information from your DHCP server; Client mode. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: •...WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with all traffic to -Point Bridge. Point-to this mode the WN604 is used to -Multi-Point Bridge. In this "Master", and do not have wireless connectivity • Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF. it can act as a standard 11b/bg/ng access point. - Schedule wireless to be used to extend the LAN of bridge-mode wireless access points...
...obtain information from your DHCP server; Client mode. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: •...WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with all traffic to -Point Bridge. Point-to this mode the WN604 is used to -Multi-Point Bridge. In this "Master", and do not have wireless connectivity • Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF. it can act as a standard 11b/bg/ng access point. - Schedule wireless to be used to extend the LAN of bridge-mode wireless access points...
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... among access points on the same subnet Introduction 1-3 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. In addition to using only your Web browser, and can use the WN604 to gain access 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...
... among access points on the same subnet Introduction 1-3 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. In addition to using only your Web browser, and can use the WN604 to gain access 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...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you must use 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 use TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA ... The WN604 Access Point is a later version of the SSID, only devices that supports WPA. In bridge mode some products such as an open system with RADIUS You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you must use 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 use TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA ... The WN604 Access Point is a later version of the SSID, only devices that supports WPA. In bridge mode some products such as an open system with RADIUS You must use WEP encryption and enter at least one shared key. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter ...
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In bridge modes some options may be from 8 to 64 characters in the table below : - The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 3-1 ... passphrase here. To use the same passphrase (network key). WPA Preshared Key Passphrase. This is None. Passphrase. The network key must use the Passphrase to -point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use TKIP. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a.
In bridge modes some options may be from 8 to 64 characters in the table below : - The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 3-1 ... passphrase here. To use the same passphrase (network key). WPA Preshared Key Passphrase. This is None. Passphrase. The network key must use the Passphrase to -point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2 clients use TKIP. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a.
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... 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. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to an OFF time. Configuring Scheduled Wireless The WN604 Wireless Access Point allows you to schedule wireless ON/OFF for any day(s) of the...
... 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. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to an OFF time. Configuring Scheduled Wireless The WN604 Wireless Access Point allows you to schedule wireless ON/OFF for any day(s) of the...
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... communication. 5-6 Advanced Configuration v1.0, March 2010 Valid values for AIFS are automatically sent to this queue. A packet burst is sent to this queue. Enabling Wireless Bridging The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 lets you must be lower than the value for cwMin. Most traditional IP data is a collection of the random backoff value. Upper limit (in...
... communication. 5-6 Advanced Configuration v1.0, March 2010 Valid values for AIFS are automatically sent to this queue. A packet burst is sent to this queue. Enabling Wireless Bridging The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 lets you must be lower than the value for cwMin. Most traditional IP data is a collection of the random backoff value. Upper limit (in...
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.... They then send all traffic to -Multi-Point Bridge. Figure 5-4 Enable Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge Follow the steps below ). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point-to this "Master", rather than communicate directly with wireless clients if this option is enabled. • Client mode. Click the Enable Wireless Bridging checkbox (see Figure 5-5 below to -point bridge mode, using the MAC address of this...
.... They then send all traffic to -Multi-Point Bridge. Figure 5-4 Enable Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge Follow the steps below ). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point-to this "Master", rather than communicate directly with wireless clients if this option is enabled. • Client mode. Click the Enable Wireless Bridging checkbox (see Figure 5-5 below to -point bridge mode, using the MAC address of this...
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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. Use it to Multipoint Bridge • Client mode 3. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled enter the new MAC ... security profile as discussed in hexadecimal format. Click Apply. Figure 5-5 Bridging - It will be used by the AP client in place of the first two options: • Select Enable Wireless Client Association, if desired. • Select the security profile whose...
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. Use it to Multipoint Bridge • Client mode 3. If the MAC Clone option has been enabled enter the new MAC ... security profile as discussed in hexadecimal format. Click Apply. Figure 5-5 Bridging - It will be used by the AP client in place of the first two options: • Select Enable Wireless Client Association, if desired. • Select the security profile whose...
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... ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. The Bridging screen displays (see Figure 5-4). 2. 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 as...
... ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. The Bridging screen displays (see Figure 5-4). 2. 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 as...
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... to operate in the same LAN network address range as shown in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 LAN Segment 2 Figure 5-7 Wireless point-to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. 6. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share...
... to operate in the same LAN network address range as shown in R ESET ETHER N ET 5 -1 2 V DC Point-to-Point Bridge Mode Hub or Switch LAN Segment 3 LAN Segment 2 Figure 5-7 Wireless point-to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. 6. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share...
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... 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. Furthermore, you can add additional WN604 Wireless Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any of the three LAN segments. • Wireless stations will be able to connect to the WN604 Wireless Access Points in the illustration above. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
... 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. Furthermore, you can add additional WN604 Wireless Access Points configured in Wireless Access Point mode to any of the three LAN segments. • Wireless stations will be able to connect to the WN604 Wireless Access Points in the illustration above. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
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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 ...address 2-4, 2-12 default password 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 ...
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 ...address 2-4, 2-12 default password 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 ...
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... bridge mode wireless station 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 MAC authentication available wireless stations list 3-23 MAC address database, local 3-23 MAC address database, RADIUS 3-23 trusted wireless stations 3-23 turn access control on 3-23 max users 1-1 maximum packet size 5-4 multiple access points placement of 2-2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), support for 1-3 multi-point bridging extend 5-11 extend range 5-11 N NetBIOS name 2-6 Netgear...
... bridge mode wireless station 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 MAC authentication available wireless stations list 3-23 MAC address database, local 3-23 MAC address database, RADIUS 3-23 trusted wireless stations 3-23 turn access control on 3-23 max users 1-1 maximum packet size 5-4 multiple access points placement of 2-2 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), support for 1-3 multi-point bridging extend 5-11 extend range 5-11 N NetBIOS name 2-6 Netgear...
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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 type 5-4 ...
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 type 5-4 ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual wireless bridging and repeating 5-6 wireless channel changing 2-15, 2-18 wireless client security separation hotspot setting 3-13 wireless computer, configuring from 3-14 wireless connection losing 3-22 wireless connection, losing 2-19 wireless connectivity, testing 2-18 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) 2-17 Wireless Multimedia (WMM), support for 1-3 Wireless Multimedia Extension (WME) 5-4 wireless network name (SSID) 3-12 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 wireless point-to-point bridge 5-6 wireless security options restrict access ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual wireless bridging and repeating 5-6 wireless channel changing 2-15, 2-18 wireless client security separation hotspot setting 3-13 wireless computer, configuring from 3-14 wireless connection losing 3-22 wireless connection, losing 2-19 wireless connectivity, testing 2-18 Wireless Multimedia (WMM) 2-17 Wireless Multimedia (WMM), support for 1-3 Wireless Multimedia Extension (WME) 5-4 wireless network name (SSID) 3-12 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 wireless point-to-point bridge 5-6 wireless security options restrict access ...
User Manual
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... Advanced QoS Settings 48 Enable Wireless Bridging 49 Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge 52 Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 53 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting with the LEDs 56 All LEDs Are Off 56 WiFi LED Is Off 56 LAN LED Is Off 57 Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly 57 Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It 57...
... Advanced QoS Settings 48 Enable Wireless Bridging 49 Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge 52 Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge 53 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting with the LEDs 56 All LEDs Are Off 56 WiFi LED Is Off 56 LAN LED Is Off 57 Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly 57 Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It 57...
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... - ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - Connecting multiple access points through an antenna. The following NETGEAR switches work with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE •...wireless clients can extend the wireless network coverage. The access point acts as a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other manufacturers, see www.wi-fi.net). Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 About the Access Point The Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
... - ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - Connecting multiple access points through an antenna. The following NETGEAR switches work with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE •...wireless clients can extend the wireless network coverage. The access point acts as a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other manufacturers, see www.wi-fi.net). Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 About the Access Point The Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...