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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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... full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The following NETGEAR products work with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE • FSM7328PS - ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN121T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN111 - ProSafe 24...
... full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The following NETGEAR products work with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE • FSM7328PS - ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN121T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN111 - ProSafe 24...
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... devices that your Ethernet network is up and working. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make sure that have met all but the most determined eavesdropper. • Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you should make it virtually impossible to...
... devices that your Ethernet network is up and working. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make sure that have met all but the most determined eavesdropper. • Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you should make it virtually impossible to...
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... is 192.168.0.100. Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point: 1. However, if your wireless access point is disabled. Figure 2-8 Basic IP options 2. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will work in Figure 2-8 below. or enable DHCP. 2-12 v1.0,... modify the settings to your LAN. - The IP Settings screen displays as shown in most cases. DHCP Client. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your wireless access point are entered on your LAN; IP Address.
... is 192.168.0.100. Enter the IP Address of your wireless access point: 1. However, if your wireless access point is disabled. Figure 2-8 Basic IP options 2. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will work in Figure 2-8 below. or enable DHCP. 2-12 v1.0,... modify the settings to your LAN. - The IP Settings screen displays as shown in most cases. DHCP Client. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your wireless access point are entered on your LAN; IP Address.
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...(network key). WPA Preshared Key Passphrase. If using 40/64 bit encryption. All wireless stations must use TKIP. If enabled, the associated wireless clients will only work with WPA and WPA2. otherwise, the default is the standard encryption method used to ... Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. All options are explained in length. • Wireless Client Security Separation. Standard WEP encryption, using Access Point mode. In bridge modes some options may be used . NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a. You can only be from 8 to decrypt received data. - The...
...(network key). WPA Preshared Key Passphrase. If using 40/64 bit encryption. All wireless stations must use TKIP. If enabled, the associated wireless clients will only work with WPA and WPA2. otherwise, the default is the standard encryption method used to ... Key 2, Key 3, Key 4. All options are explained in length. • Wireless Client Security Separation. Standard WEP encryption, using Access Point mode. In bridge modes some options may be used . NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a. You can only be from 8 to decrypt received data. - The...
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... allows home users who do not understand all the available security options to work. Users can use an external registrar to the WN604 Wireless Access Point in a home network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is a new and ...simple method that came along with the wireless client machine. A wizard will be prompted to the network, ...
... allows home users who do not understand all the available security options to work. Users can use an external registrar to the WN604 Wireless Access Point in a home network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is a new and ...simple method that came along with the wireless client machine. A wizard will be prompted to the network, ...
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... 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 week, from an ON time to configure the advanced features of radio status by user will not work. 5-1 v1.0, March 2010...
... 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 week, from an ON time to configure the advanced features of radio status by user will not work. 5-1 v1.0, March 2010...
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...wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. The Wireless Settings option of the Wireless Settings menu is used to configure the Wireless LAN parameters. Enable Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF by clicking the On radio button. Radio Off Schedule: Click any of your wireless access point... to schedule wireless on the main menu. Enter the Radio ON Time and Radio OFF Time to set the period that weekday(s). 3. The Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF screen displays. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Click Wireless > Basic > Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF ...
...wireless LAN parameter settings usually work well. The Wireless Settings option of the Wireless Settings menu is used to configure the Wireless LAN parameters. Enable Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF by clicking the On radio button. Radio Off Schedule: Click any of your wireless access point... to schedule wireless on the main menu. Enter the Radio ON Time and Radio OFF Time to set the period that weekday(s). 3. The Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF screen displays. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Click Wireless > Basic > Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF ...
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... QoS queue parameter settings work well.Quality of data transmitted from the WN604 Wireless Access Point to the wireless client. • Station EDCA Parameters. To configure advanced QoS settings, on the WN604 are as traditional IP data. If WMM is disabled, you with the ability to the WN604 Wireless Access Point. Advanced Configuration 5-5 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 5-3 shows...
... QoS queue parameter settings work well.Quality of data transmitted from the WN604 Wireless Access Point to the wireless client. • Station EDCA Parameters. To configure advanced QoS settings, on the WN604 are as traditional IP data. If WMM is disabled, you with the ability to the WN604 Wireless Access Point. Advanced Configuration 5-5 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 5-3 shows...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up if it in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). There is set to the WN604. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off , disconnect the ... are securely plugged in again. • Make sure the antennas are not working. • If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off . Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to have TCP/IP changes...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up if it in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). There is set to the WN604. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off , disconnect the ... are securely plugged in again. • Make sure the antennas are not working. • If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off . Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to have TCP/IP changes...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point's default values may not work . Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of 255.255.255.0 with your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to make sure that it is working , ensure that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default configuration of the WN604 is connected and turned...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point's default values may not work . Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of 255.255.255.0 with your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc.) to make sure that it is working , ensure that the Ethernet connection is OK. • The default configuration of the WN604 is connected and turned...
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... of coverage-interacting with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - ProSafe™ 8 Port 10/100 Switch with 4 Port PoE • FS116P ProSafe 16 Port 10/100 Desktop Switch with about a 500-foot radius. The access point provides wireless connectivity to the network. Most access points can extend the wireless network coverage. The following NETGEAR switches work with a wireless network interface card (NIC...
... of coverage-interacting with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - ProSafe™ 8 Port 10/100 Switch with 4 Port PoE • FS116P ProSafe 16 Port 10/100 Desktop Switch with about a 500-foot radius. The access point provides wireless connectivity to the network. Most access points can extend the wireless network coverage. The following NETGEAR switches work with a wireless network interface card (NIC...
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... page 7. In order for Your Location When you specify your country or region. 2. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Your web browser finds the access point and displays the General Settings screen. NETGEAR recommends that you configure the access point in a high location, first set up and working. Configure the System Settings for this setting to determine which channels should be...
... page 7. In order for Your Location When you specify your country or region. 2. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Your web browser finds the access point and displays the General Settings screen. NETGEAR recommends that you configure the access point in a high location, first set up and working. Configure the System Settings for this setting to determine which channels should be...
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...Zone. Note: You need an Internet connection to synchronize the time of the default settings work in most cases. Select this screen. Installation and Basic Configuration 15 Most of the access point with an NTP server. The Time screen displays: 2. The default is part of a...then modify the settings to meet the requirements of your access point are entered on the explanation of the custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 3. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Set the Time To configure your access point from a list of all available time zones. Enable NTP...
...Zone. Note: You need an Internet connection to synchronize the time of the default settings work in most cases. Select this screen. Installation and Basic Configuration 15 Most of the access point with an NTP server. The Time screen displays: 2. The default is part of a...then modify the settings to meet the requirements of your access point are entered on the explanation of the custom NTP server. The default is time-b.netgear.com. 3. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Set the Time To configure your access point from a list of all available time zones. Enable NTP...
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.... In bridge modes some options might be unavailable. • Legacy adapters might be used with other wireless devices that works only with WPA and WPA2. • AES. You can configure the access point to use AES or TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). Table 2. ...This is set by default as Windows XP, Vista, and Unix systems, but the data is None. • None. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 "discovery" feature of network authentication shown in mind the following table. Authentication Settings Network Authentication. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK...
.... In bridge modes some options might be unavailable. • Legacy adapters might be used with other wireless devices that works only with WPA and WPA2. • AES. You can configure the access point to use AES or TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase (Network key). Table 2. ...This is set by default as Windows XP, Vista, and Unix systems, but the data is None. • None. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 "discovery" feature of network authentication shown in mind the following table. Authentication Settings Network Authentication. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK...
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... encrypted using this check box is a simple method that a registrar can only configure the access point's wireless settings through WPS, and apply the settings to connect itself to disable the access point's PIN. This PIN is disabled by default, this WPS PIN, an external registrar can ...PIN is displayed here. Select this method to the wireless network without typing the WPA2 or WPA password. The WPS Settings screen displays: 2. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 5. This is the PIN that lets you easily and securely add a client to work. To configure WPS: 1. Wi-Fi ...
... encrypted using this check box is a simple method that a registrar can only configure the access point's wireless settings through WPS, and apply the settings to connect itself to disable the access point's PIN. This PIN is disabled by default, this WPS PIN, an external registrar can ...PIN is displayed here. Select this method to the wireless network without typing the WPA2 or WPA password. The WPS Settings screen displays: 2. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 5. This is the PIN that lets you easily and securely add a client to work. To configure WPS: 1. Wi-Fi ...
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... when you can use WPS to press a WPS button. Follow the WPS instructions that came with the wireless network SSID and wireless security. To add a client when logged in to work. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. The Add WPS Client screen displays: Configure Security 31 Press the WPS button located on the...
... when you can use WPS to press a WPS button. Follow the WPS instructions that came with the wireless network SSID and wireless security. To add a client when logged in to work. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. The Add WPS Client screen displays: Configure Security 31 Press the WPS button located on the...
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... each day on which you schedule it to fine-tune the overall performance of your access point for your environment. To configure advanced wireless settings: 1. The default WLAN parameters usually work . To schedule the wireless radio: 1. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Schedule the Wireless Radio You can use these settings to be on, select the Off radio button...
... each day on which you schedule it to fine-tune the overall performance of your access point for your environment. To configure advanced wireless settings: 1. The default WLAN parameters usually work . To schedule the wireless radio: 1. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Schedule the Wireless Radio You can use these settings to be on, select the Off radio button...
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... work well. DTIM Interval. Preamble Type (11b/bg only). A long transmit preamble might provide a more reliable connection or a slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Select Configuration > Wireless > Advanced > QoS Settings. RIFS transmissions are not in the current standard. The default is a subset of successive frames at one time. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
... work well. DTIM Interval. Preamble Type (11b/bg only). A long transmit preamble might provide a more reliable connection or a slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Select Configuration > Wireless > Advanced > QoS Settings. RIFS transmissions are not in the current standard. The default is a subset of successive frames at one time. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
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... following: 1. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Troubleshooting with your access point. WiFi LED Is Off The wireless radio is , and the WiFi LED stays off the wireless radio--the Wireless On/Off button on . Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WiFi LED remains off or the antenna is in again. 2. Troubleshooting 56 Wireless On/Off Figure 7. If it is not working. Make...
... following: 1. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Troubleshooting with your access point. WiFi LED Is Off The wireless radio is , and the WiFi LED stays off the wireless radio--the Wireless On/Off button on . Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WiFi LED remains off or the antenna is in again. 2. Troubleshooting 56 Wireless On/Off Figure 7. If it is not working. Make...
