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.... 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 computer and Internet skills. xi v1.0, March 2010 The information in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP...
.... 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 computer and Internet skills. xi v1.0, March 2010 The information in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP...
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... in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your browser window. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Revision History Part Number Version Number 202-10623-01 1.0 Date Description March 2010 Product update: New firmware and new user Interface xiii v1.0, March 2010 Printing a PDF version of paper, you can save paper...
... in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your browser window. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Revision History Part Number Version Number 202-10623-01 1.0 Date Description March 2010 Product update: New firmware and new user Interface xiii v1.0, March 2010 Printing a PDF version of paper, you can save paper...
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... should be blinking. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN 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 verify wireless network connectivity. To set up the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WN604 to the computer. 4. Configure the computer...
... should be blinking. Enter admin for the user name and password for LAN 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 verify wireless network connectivity. To set up the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WN604 to the computer. 4. Configure the computer...
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... shown in Figure 2-4. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-5. 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 default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help or "Setting Basic IP Options...
... shown in Figure 2-4. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-5. 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 default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help or "Setting Basic IP Options...
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... in to the wireless access point to the WN604 should automatically find the WN604 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen. Connect to the Access Point 3. Your Web browser should be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 2-11 Click Login. The login screen displays. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In...
... in to the wireless access point to the WN604 should automatically find the WN604 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen. Connect to the Access Point 3. Your Web browser should be configured with an IP address that starts with DHCP disabled. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 2-11 Click Login. The login screen displays. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In...
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... set them up and test basic wireless connectivity. Use the default user name of admin and default password of any station must match the SSID you configured in the WN604 Wireless Access Point. Click Apply to save any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of... operate has been selected. 3. From the main menu under Configuration, select System. From your network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up . 2. Verify that the auto channel (default) feature ...
... set them up and test basic wireless connectivity. Use the default user name of admin and default password of any station must match the SSID you configured in the WN604 Wireless Access Point. Click Apply to save any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of... operate has been selected. 3. From the main menu under Configuration, select System. From your network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up . 2. Verify that the auto channel (default) feature ...
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...A wizard will be prompted to the WN604 Wireless Access Point in a home network. This PIN is also available on the main menu. The method allows home users who do not understand all the available security options to configure the WN604's wireless settings through WPS. Click the Enable ... the PIN that is displayed here. 3-5 v1.0, March 2010 Check the manual that came along with the wireless client machine. 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 ...
...A wizard will be prompted to the WN604 Wireless Access Point in a home network. This PIN is also available on the main menu. The method allows home users who do not understand all the available security options to configure the WN604's wireless settings through WPS. Click the Enable ... the PIN that is displayed here. 3-5 v1.0, March 2010 Check the manual that came along with the wireless client machine. 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 ...
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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. A progress bar on the ... Push Button method (default) which should be prompted on the client's utility GUI. Figure 3-5 Connecting to collect client's information. The PIN Number method requires the user to enter the wireless client's PIN, which lets you add a client with a single click (using the WPS push button on the side panel of the...
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. A progress bar on the ... Push Button method (default) which should be prompted on the client's utility GUI. Figure 3-5 Connecting to collect client's information. The PIN Number method requires the user to enter the wireless client's PIN, which lets you add a client with a single click (using the WPS push button on the side panel of the...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 6. The the user can click on the line below Note: The SSID in the wireless adapter card. Be sure to the Add WPS Client screen. 8. However, you are configuring security on your customized SSID on the Success dialog to return ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 6. The the user can click on the line below Note: The SSID in the wireless adapter card. Be sure to the Add WPS Client screen. 8. However, you are configuring security on your customized SSID on the Success dialog to return ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. The port number of the RADIUS Server. - Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main ... screen displays, as shown in to use the LAN address and password that you set up . 2. 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 the Primary RADIUS Server. The default is required for...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. The port number of the RADIUS Server. - Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main ... screen displays, as shown in to use the LAN address and password that you set up . 2. 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 the Primary RADIUS Server. The default is required for...
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...Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the pull down menu. 7. Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to the WN604 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you...for this profile: • To configure WEP encryption for the Edit Security Profile displays as shown in to identify the wireless network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To configure a Security Profile: 1. From the Network Authentication pull-down menu, choose either Open System or Shared Key ...
...Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the pull down menu. 7. Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to the WN604 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you...for this profile: • To configure WEP encryption for the Edit Security Profile displays as shown in to identify the wireless network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To configure a Security Profile: 1. From the Network Authentication pull-down menu, choose either Open System or Shared Key ...
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... will lose your settings. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you enable access control, the access point only accepts connections from a wireless computer whose MAC address is on the selected access control list. Note: If configuring the WN604 from clients on the access control list to save your wireless connection when you have...
... will lose your settings. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you enable access control, the access point only accepts connections from a wireless computer whose MAC address is on the selected access control list. Note: If configuring the WN604 from clients on the access control list to save your wireless connection when you have...
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...) from the user's computer, or cleared to store the file. 2. Saving Your Configuration Settings Under the Maintenance tab on your current settings. This file can be saved (backed up your computer to factory default settings. The following screen displays: Figure 4-2 Backup configuration settings 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The WN604 Wireless Access Point settings are...
...) from the user's computer, or cleared to store the file. 2. Saving Your Configuration Settings Under the Maintenance tab on your current settings. This file can be saved (backed up your computer to factory default settings. The following screen displays: Figure 4-2 Backup configuration settings 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The WN604 Wireless Access Point settings are...
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... List. 4-12 v1.0, March 2010 Management Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all IP devices associated with this wireless access point in 802.11n/g mode since the WN604 was restarted. Statistics Fields Field Total Packets Total Bytes Description The Wireless packets sent and received in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 4-2.
... List. 4-12 v1.0, March 2010 Management Note: A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all IP devices associated with this wireless access point in 802.11n/g mode since the WN604 was restarted. Statistics Fields Field Total Packets Total Bytes Description The Wireless packets sent and received in the wireless network defined by the Wireless Network Name (SSID). NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 4-2.
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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 ...2-13 default IP 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 ...
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 ...2-13 default IP 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 ...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual table A-1 firmware upgrade 4-2 FLASH 4-1 formats, document 1-xi fragmentation 5-4 fragmentation threshold 5-4 front panel 1-6 full-duplex 1-4 H half-duplex 1-4 hidden mode, support for 1-3 hotspot wIreless client security separation 3-13 wireless client security separation 3-15, 3-17, 3-18, 3- 19, 3-20, 3-21 how to print, manual 1-xii I interference, channel settings 2-15 interference, least 2-15 interference, reduce 2-2, 2-15 interference...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual table A-1 firmware upgrade 4-2 FLASH 4-1 formats, document 1-xi fragmentation 5-4 fragmentation threshold 5-4 front panel 1-6 full-duplex 1-4 H half-duplex 1-4 hidden mode, support for 1-3 hotspot wIreless client security separation 3-13 wireless client security separation 3-15, 3-17, 3-18, 3- 19, 3-20, 3-21 how to print, manual 1-xii I interference, channel settings 2-15 interference, least 2-15 interference, reduce 2-2, 2-15 interference...