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... features Which is the Best Product for Maximum Performance 150† 150 54 300 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter (WNA1000) Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WN111) Wireless-N 300 PCI Adapter (WN311B) Wireless-N 300 Notebook Adapter (WN511B) Notebooks with a Wireless-N Adapter for You? Wireless-G Wireless-N 150 Wireless-N 300 NETGEAR Wireless Access Point Speed† Surf the Internet, email and online chat...
... features Which is the Best Product for Maximum Performance 150† 150 54 300 24/7 TECHNICAL S U P P O R T* 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) Email: info@NETGEAR.com Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter (WNA1000) Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter (WN111) Wireless-N 300 PCI Adapter (WN311B) Wireless-N 300 Notebook Adapter (WN511B) Notebooks with a Wireless-N Adapter for You? Wireless-G Wireless-N 150 Wireless-N 300 NETGEAR Wireless Access Point Speed† Surf the Internet, email and online chat...
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.... Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WN604 March 2010 Wireless Access Point NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Business English 202-10623-01 1.0 vi v1.0, March 2010 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...
.... Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WN604 March 2010 Wireless Access Point NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Business English 202-10623-01 1.0 vi v1.0, March 2010 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...
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... 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
... 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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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...
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...
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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, see the links to view and print... top left of your browser window. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN604.asp. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to print. Failure to take heed of this type of the chapter ...
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, see the links to view and print... top left of your browser window. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN604.asp. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to print. Failure to take heed of this type of the chapter ...
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Connecting multiple WN604 Wireless Access Points via an antenna. Key Features and Standards The WN604 Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of another and still maintain seamless connection to the network. 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...
Connecting multiple WN604 Wireless Access Points via an antenna. Key Features and Standards The WN604 Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of another and still maintain seamless connection to the network. 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...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. The Wireless Access Point operates in the standard 2.4 GHz band. Network authentication should be used to protect this communication. - The other bridge-mode wireless access points send all of the strong security of bridge-mode wireless access points.... • DHCP Client Support. In this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with or without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with RADIUS...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. The Wireless Access Point operates in the standard 2.4 GHz band. Network authentication should be used to protect this communication. - The other bridge-mode wireless access points send all of the strong security of bridge-mode wireless access points.... • DHCP Client Support. In this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridgemode wireless access point (with or without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with RADIUS...
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... to the correct configuration. ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 1-4 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 The following NETGEAR products work with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE • FSM7328PS - The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with full PoE...
... to the correct configuration. ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 1-4 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 The following NETGEAR products work with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE • FSM7328PS - The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with full PoE...
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...; One or more . Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for others outside your area to access your network. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. Note: Indoors, computers can allow for wireless connectivity to your LAN. "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" 5. "Understanding...
...; One or more . Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for others outside your area to access your network. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. Note: Indoors, computers can allow for wireless connectivity to your LAN. "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" 5. "Understanding...
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... the next chapter. Some types of security connections can consume more battery power on both your needs. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your configuration choices. For 11a/na, the 6 Channel spacing is 5 Channels (for...
... the next chapter. Some types of security connections can consume more battery power on both your needs. 2-2 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your configuration choices. For 11a/na, the 6 Channel spacing is 5 Channels (for...
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... working. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of operation. Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you can connect. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, March 2010 So, AES is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. If you have the correct SSID can enhance...
... working. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of operation. Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you can connect. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-3 v1.0, March 2010 So, AES is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. If you have the correct SSID can enhance...
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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. Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WN604 Ethernet port for the password, both in the address field.... computer. • The WLAN LEDs should be blinking. If this computer is already part of the wireless access point is lit when connected to the WN604 by opening your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. Turn on . • The ...
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. Configuring LAN and Wireless Access To configure the WN604 Ethernet port for the password, both in the address field.... computer. • The WLAN LEDs should be blinking. If this computer is already part of the wireless access point is lit when connected to the WN604 by opening your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. Turn on . • The ...
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Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-2 Access Point Name and Country / Region 4. Click Login. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 Login screen 3. The main menu of the WN604 displays as shown in Figure 2-2. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, under the Support tab, select Documentation to view the documentation for the wireless access point. •...
Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no activity.) Figure 2-2 Access Point Name and Country / Region 4. Click Login. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 Login screen 3. The main menu of the WN604 displays as shown in Figure 2-2. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, under the Support tab, select Documentation to view the documentation for the wireless access point. •...
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... NTP Client to get the current time. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. Use Custom NTP Server. Click Apply. 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of the custom NTP server. The...
... NTP Client to get the current time. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. Use Custom NTP Server. Click Apply. 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of the custom NTP server. The...
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... step 1 (from the Static IP) back to save your settings. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your area. Disconnect the WN604 and position it where it will be deployed. Deploying the WN604 Wireless Access Point To deploy the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. Click Apply to its original TCP/IP settings. Basic Installation...
... step 1 (from the Static IP) back to save your settings. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your area. Disconnect the WN604 and position it where it will be deployed. Deploying the WN604 Wireless Access Point To deploy the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. Click Apply to its original TCP/IP settings. Basic Installation...
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... the DHCP client disabled. Note: If you must match the SSID configured in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. The default wireless access point name is NETGEAR-11g. The default SSID for file and printer access on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network. Note: Refer to connect, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting and Debugging...
... the DHCP client disabled. Note: If you must match the SSID configured in the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. The default wireless access point name is NETGEAR-11g. The default SSID for file and printer access on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your network. Note: Refer to connect, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting and Debugging...
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... and password for the password, both in using to connect to the Access Point 3. The login screen displays. Figure 2-7 Connecting to the WN604 should automatically find the WN604 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 2-11 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are...
... and password for the password, both in using to connect to the Access Point 3. The login screen displays. Figure 2-7 Connecting to the WN604 should automatically find the WN604 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen. Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 2-11 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are...
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... IP, and then IP Settings. or enable DHCP. 2-12 v1.0, March 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration IP Address. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your wireless access point.The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled...
... IP, and then IP Settings. or enable DHCP. 2-12 v1.0, March 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration IP Address. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your wireless access point.The default IP address is 192.168.0.100. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled...
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... active before allowing wirelessassociations.If you set this IP address as the subnet mask. - IP Subnet Mask. The WN604 will use this option you must ensure your LAN. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - The Access Point will use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on the IP...
... active before allowing wirelessassociations.If you set this IP address as the subnet mask. - IP Subnet Mask. The WN604 will use this option you must ensure your LAN. - NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - The Access Point will use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on the IP...