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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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... 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 I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-4 Appendix A Default Settings...
... 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 I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-4 Appendix A Default Settings...
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...device such as connect to your network. "Wireless Settings" 7. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for wireless connectivity to the Internet, or access printers and files on page 3-2. This basic... appropriate to access your LAN. "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" 5. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. "Setting Basic IP Options" 6. "Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options" 3. This distance can connect over 802.11b/bg/ng or wireless networks at ...
...device such as connect to your network. "Wireless Settings" 7. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for wireless connectivity to the Internet, or access printers and files on page 3-2. This basic... appropriate to access your LAN. "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" 5. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. "Setting Basic IP Options" 6. "Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options" 3. This distance can connect over 802.11b/bg/ng or wireless networks at ...
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... 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. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Click Apply. Select IP on page 2-12 for your time settings: 1. The default values are suitable for most...
... 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. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Click Apply. Select IP on page 2-12 for your time settings: 1. The default values are suitable for most...
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...IP address of the access point with an NTP Server. The default is Enabled. Enable NTP Client to get the current time. - The Default is USA-Pacific. - Check the option if you have an Internet connection to synchronize the time of the custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear...Use Custom NTP Server. The default is Disabled. - From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of all available time zones. Configure the following information: - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone ...
...IP address of the access point with an NTP Server. The default is Enabled. Enable NTP Client to get the current time. - The Default is USA-Pacific. - Check the option if you have an Internet connection to synchronize the time of the custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear...Use Custom NTP Server. The default is Disabled. - From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of all available time zones. Configure the following information: - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone ...
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..., where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WN604. 4. Note: Refer to a power outlet. If your network. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up. The default wireless access point name is NETGEAR-11g. The default SSID for file and printer access on your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you are vertical. Lift the antennae on the...
..., where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the WN604. 4. Note: Refer to a power outlet. If your network. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up. The default wireless access point name is NETGEAR-11g. The default SSID for file and printer access on your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you are vertical. Lift the antennae on the...
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... to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Figure 2-7 Connecting to the WN604 by default, with DHCP disabled. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are using the default IP Address: 1. 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...
... to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. Figure 2-7 Connecting to the WN604 by default, with DHCP disabled. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are using the default IP Address: 1. 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...
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... from the DHCP server on your network when you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will work in Figure 2-8 below. To configure the basic IP settings of your wireless access point.The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your network based on the explanation of the various fields...
... from the DHCP server on your network when you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will work in Figure 2-8 below. To configure the basic IP settings of your wireless access point.The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your network based on the explanation of the various fields...
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... Name Server used by stations on your basic IP settings. 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 - Default Gateway. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for your default gateway is connected. - Secondary DNS Servers. Primary DNS...
... Name Server used by stations on your basic IP settings. 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 - Default Gateway. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for your default gateway is connected. - Secondary DNS Servers. Primary DNS...
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...up . 2. IP Address. The port number of the RADIUS Server. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. Figure 3-7 RADIUS server settings 3. Port Number. The default is required for authentication using the default LAN address of ...Enter the following RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication Server. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. You can also configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to the WN604 using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are required for communication with ...
...up . 2. IP Address. The port number of the RADIUS Server. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. Figure 3-7 RADIUS server settings 3. Port Number. The default is required for authentication using the default LAN address of ...Enter the following RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication Server. The IP address of the RADIUS Server. You can also configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to the WN604 using a RADIUS Server.The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are required for communication with ...
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...Server. Port Number. Shared Secret. Port number of the RADIUS Server. - IP Address. Setting up a single security profile for communication with the Primary RADIUS Server. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are using a RADIUS Server. Shared Secret...default: 1813 - This is the default profile.. Click Apply to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - Note: If you to set up a Security Profile The WN604 allows you are required for 802.11b/bg/ng, which is shared between the Wireless Access Point ...
...Server. Port Number. Shared Secret. Port number of the RADIUS Server. - IP Address. Setting up a single security profile for communication with the Primary RADIUS Server. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are using a RADIUS Server. Shared Secret...default: 1813 - This is the default profile.. Click Apply to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - Note: If you to set up a Security Profile The WN604 allows you are required for 802.11b/bg/ng, which is shared between the Wireless Access Point ...
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... "Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics" Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software The software of the WN604 Wireless Access Point is released by NETGEAR. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WN604 must support HTTP uploads, such as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on ... either the Monitoring or Maintenance headings in FLASH memory, and can be sent to the wireless access point using your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. "Restoring the WN604 to the Factory Default Settings" 4. "Changing the Administrator Password" 5.
... "Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics" Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software The software of the WN604 Wireless Access Point is released by NETGEAR. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WN604 must support HTTP uploads, such as described in "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" on ... either the Monitoring or Maintenance headings in FLASH memory, and can be sent to the wireless access point using your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. "Restoring the WN604 to the Factory Default Settings" 4. "Changing the Administrator Password" 5.
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...the LEDs blink twice. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you Power On the WN604. 3. This button can also be 192.168.0.100, and the access point name will reboot (restart). • Reset ... the Restore Defaults screen, enable the Restore to the factory default settings. Click Apply to reset to factory default settings option by selecting the Yes radio button. 3. Management 4-5 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 Restore to the factory default values. To...
...the LEDs blink twice. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you Power On the WN604. 3. This button can also be 192.168.0.100, and the access point name will reboot (restart). • Reset ... the Restore Defaults screen, enable the Restore to the factory default settings. Click Apply to reset to factory default settings option by selecting the Yes radio button. 3. Management 4-5 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 Restore to the factory default values. To...
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... NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Enabling the SysLog Server The SysLog screen allows you to enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your SysLog server is configured to use. Figure 4-6 Enable Syslog server 2. Port Number - Management 4-7 v1.0, March 2010 The default is... 514. 5. The port number configured in Figure 4-6. SysLog Server IP Address -The access point will send all the SysLog to view the screen shown in the SysLog server on the main...
... NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Enabling the SysLog Server The SysLog screen allows you to enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your SysLog server is configured to use. Figure 4-6 Enable Syslog server 2. Port Number - Management 4-7 v1.0, March 2010 The default is... 514. 5. The port number configured in Figure 4-6. SysLog Server IP Address -The access point will send all the SysLog to view the screen shown in the SysLog server on the main...
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... on . If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses. • If the PCs are on page 2-3. I get a timeout error. Connect to configure it and check its settings. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point's default values may not work . A number of the WN604 to connect, ensure that it is...
... on . If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS, and IP Addresses. • If the PCs are on page 2-3. I get a timeout error. Connect to configure it and check its settings. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point's default values may not work . A number of the WN604 to connect, ensure that it is...
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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 2-18 channel auto selection 2-18 channel interference 2-18 channel spacing 2-2 channel spacing, recommended 2-15 channel, auto configuring channel/frequency 2-15 channel, default 2-15 configuration file...
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 2-18 channel auto selection 2-18 channel interference 2-18 channel spacing 2-2 channel spacing, recommended 2-15 channel, auto configuring channel/frequency 2-15 channel, default 2-15 configuration file...
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... on the bottom of the access point includes the MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and the default IP address for logging in to turn the wireless radio off and on the bottom of the access point Getting Started 10 Side Panel Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 WPS Wireless On/Off Figure 3. WN604 side panel The side panel has a Wireless On/Off button and...
... on the bottom of the access point includes the MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and the default IP address for logging in to turn the wireless radio off and on the bottom of the access point Getting Started 10 Side Panel Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 WPS Wireless On/Off Figure 3. WN604 side panel The side panel has a Wireless On/Off button and...
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... the router for the access point. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. Enter the settings for the network segment to save your access point: 1. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your access point.The default IP address is disabled. If you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the subnet mask. The IP Settings screen displays: 2. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure the...
... the router for the access point. Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. Enter the settings for the network segment to save your access point: 1. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your access point.The default IP address is disabled. If you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the subnet mask. The IP Settings screen displays: 2. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure the...
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...the connected device is turned on . Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. The access point default IP address is 192.168.0.230, and the default subnet mask is used. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 LAN LED Is Off There is a hardware connection problem .Check these items: • Make... properties is a configuration problem. Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly There is to obtain an IP address automatically." • The access point's default values might not work with the wireless adapter to have the correct TCP/IP settings to Configure It Check these items...
...the connected device is turned on . Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. The access point default IP address is 192.168.0.230, and the default subnet mask is used. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 LAN LED Is Off There is a hardware connection problem .Check these items: • Make... properties is a configuration problem. Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly There is to obtain an IP address automatically." • The access point's default values might not work with the wireless adapter to have the correct TCP/IP settings to Configure It Check these items...
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... compliance 63 configuration file 36 country/region, configuring 14 coverage area, wireless 6, 17, 19 CSMA/CA 47 CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) 47 CTS (Clear to Send) 47 D default access point name 14 default gateway 16 default IP address 12, 16 default password 12 DHCP point-to-multi-point bridging 53 DHCP client, configuring 16 DHCP client...
... compliance 63 configuration file 36 country/region, configuring 14 coverage area, wireless 6, 17, 19 CSMA/CA 47 CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) 47 CTS (Clear to Send) 47 D default access point name 14 default gateway 16 default IP address 12, 16 default password 12 DHCP point-to-multi-point bridging 53 DHCP client, configuring 16 DHCP client...