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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.Plumeria Dr. San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10623-01 March 2010
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.Plumeria Dr. San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10623-01 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-Fi Protected...
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...
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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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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual x 1.0, March 2010
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual x 1.0, March 2010
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..., Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers...
..., Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers...
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... of the chapter you want to view and print PDF files. This manual is written for the WN604 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 March 2010 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies...a procedure that will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this notice may result in order to print. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to the equipment. xii v1.0, March 2010 Note: Product updates are available on...
... of the chapter you want to view and print PDF files. This manual is written for the WN604 Wireless Access Point according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 March 2010 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies...a procedure that will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this notice may result in order to print. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to the equipment. xii v1.0, March 2010 Note: Product updates are available on...
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... Description March 2010 Product update: New firmware and new user Interface xiii v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by...
... Description March 2010 Product update: New firmware and new user Interface xiii v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual xiv v1.0, March 2010
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual xiv v1.0, March 2010
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... certain days of the week and hours of clients that do not communicate directly with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for easy and secure home wireless network configuration. • Full WPA and WPA2 support. It has Multiple operating modes: - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency.
... certain days of the week and hours of clients that do not communicate directly with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for easy and secure home wireless network configuration. • Full WPA and WPA2 support. It has Multiple operating modes: - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency.
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... of the 802.11e standard. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. Power, WPS, Wireless Activity, LAN speed, and LAN activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. Firmware is a subset of priorities, depending on the same subnet Introduction 1-3 v1.0, March 2010...
... of the 802.11e standard. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. Power, WPS, Wireless Activity, LAN speed, and LAN activity are easily identified. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. Firmware is a subset of priorities, depending on the same subnet Introduction 1-3 v1.0, March 2010...
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... - The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to make the right connection. ProSafe 24-port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable...
... - The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to make the right connection. ProSafe 24-port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable...
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..., or one computer with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WN604 if you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual System Requirements Before installing the WN604, make sure your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such...
..., or one computer with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WN604 if you to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual System Requirements Before installing the WN604, make sure your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such...
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Figure 1-1 WN604 Front Panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel: 1-6 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Front Panel The WN604 front hardware functions are described below.
Figure 1-1 WN604 Front Panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel: 1-6 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Front Panel The WN604 front hardware functions are described below.
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Power ON and AP ready Firmware upgrade in process WPS LED There is no WPS activity or WPS error and the AP is not ... 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 LED No link detected. 100 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port. 100 Mbps...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Power ON and AP ready Firmware upgrade in process WPS LED There is no WPS activity or WPS error and the AP is not ... 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 LED No link detected. 100 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port. 100 Mbps...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Rear Panel Figure 1-2 WN604 Rear Panel The WN604 rear panel functions are described below: 1. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the antenna restores the WN604 to the WN604 12V 1A power ...adapter. 2. Power Socket This socket connects to the factory default settings. 1. Fixed rear Antenna The WN604 provides a single fixed antenna on the rear panel. 1-8...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Rear Panel Figure 1-2 WN604 Rear Panel The WN604 rear panel functions are described below: 1. Restore to Factory Defaults Button The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the antenna restores the WN604 to the WN604 12V 1A power ...adapter. 2. Power Socket This socket connects to the factory default settings. 1. Fixed rear Antenna The WN604 provides a single fixed antenna on the rear panel. 1-8...
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WPS Push Button. Wireless ON/OFF switch. Introduction 1-9 v1.0, March 2010 Use this push button to enable or disable the radio (see "Configuring a client using WPS" on page 2-13). 2. Figure 1-3 WN604 Side Panel 1. Use this switch to automatically configure security settings on the WN604 (see "Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings" on page 3-5). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Side Panel The WN604 side panel hardware functions are described below.
WPS Push Button. Wireless ON/OFF switch. Introduction 1-9 v1.0, March 2010 Use this push button to enable or disable the radio (see "Configuring a client using WPS" on page 2-13). 2. Figure 1-3 WN604 Side Panel 1. Use this switch to automatically configure security settings on the WN604 (see "Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings" on page 3-5). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Side Panel The WN604 side panel hardware functions are described below.
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 1-10 v1.0, March 2010 Introduction
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...). • Away from large metal surfaces. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 Channels (for 11b/bg/ng, it takes to the WN604. The WN604 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which your PCs will operate. • In an... consumption of your wireless equipment. For this reason, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and ...
...). • Away from large metal surfaces. The recommended Channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 Channels (for 11b/bg/ng, it takes to the WN604. The WN604 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which your PCs will operate. • In an... consumption of your wireless equipment. For this reason, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual There are several ways you can enhance the security of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless...Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, March 2010 Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you disable broadcast of the system requirements, shown on ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual There are several ways you can enhance the security of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless...Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, March 2010 Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you disable broadcast of the system requirements, shown on ...
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Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. 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 the computer. 4. If this computer is already part of the wireless access point is lit when connected to the WN604 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.100...
Configure the computer with an Ethernet adapter. 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 the computer. 4. If this computer is already part of the wireless access point is lit when connected to the WN604 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.100...