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... and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without the written permission of , the product(s) or...
... and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without the written permission of , the product(s) or...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Chapter 4 Management Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware 35 Configuration File Management 36 Change the Administrator Password 38 Enable the SysLog Server 39 Activity Log 40 View Summary Information 41 System Screen Fields 41 Network Traffic Statistics 42 Statistic Screen Fields 42 Available Wireless Station Statistics 43 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Schedule the Wireless... LED Is Off 56 LAN LED Is Off 57 Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly 57 Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It 57 Time-Out Error 58 Appendix A...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Chapter 4 Management Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware 35 Configuration File Management 36 Change the Administrator Password 38 Enable the SysLog Server 39 Activity Log 40 View Summary Information 41 System Screen Fields 41 Network Traffic Statistics 42 Statistic Screen Fields 42 Available Wireless Station Statistics 43 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Schedule the Wireless... LED Is Off 56 LAN LED Is Off 57 Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly 57 Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It 57 Time-Out Error 58 Appendix A...
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... 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 About the Access Point The Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 is the basic building block of coverage-interacting with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE • FSM7328PS - The access point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. The following NETGEAR switches work with 2 Gigabit Ports and 12 Port...
... 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 About the Access Point The Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 is the basic building block of coverage-interacting with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE • FSM7328PS - The access point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. The following NETGEAR switches work with 2 Gigabit Ports and 12 Port...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR website at: www.NETGEAR.com. Getting... TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b/g/n-compliant devices What's In the Box The package contains the following: • Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Ethernet cable • Power adapter • Vertical stand feet (2) • Installation Guide • Resource CD ...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 System Requirements Before installing the access point, make sure your area if there are any missing or damaged parts. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you need to register on the NETGEAR website at: www.NETGEAR.com. Getting... TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b/g/n-compliant devices What's In the Box The package contains the following: • Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Ethernet cable • Power adapter • Vertical stand feet (2) • Installation Guide • Resource CD ...
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... being sent or received. • Off. Table 1. WPS activities are described below. The wireless interface is ready. • Blinking green. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are in process. • Solid amber. Wireless data is up and running without wireless data transmission. • Blinking blue. Front panel LEDs LED Power Wi-Fii Protected...
... being sent or received. • Off. Table 1. WPS activities are described below. The wireless interface is ready. • Blinking green. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are in process. • Solid amber. Wireless data is up and running without wireless data transmission. • Blinking blue. Front panel LEDs LED Power Wi-Fii Protected...
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...to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. When pressed and released quickly, the access point restarts. • Reset to the factory default values. Getting Started 9 This button can also be used to clear all data and restore... all settings to Factory Defaults. The Reset button has two functions: • Reboot. WN604 rear panel During set up , use an Ethernet port to connect to connect a computer. Rear Panel Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Power Power On/Off LAN ports 1-4 Reset Antenna Figure 2. See Factory Default Settings on...
...to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. When pressed and released quickly, the access point restarts. • Reset to the factory default values. Getting Started 9 This button can also be used to clear all data and restore... all settings to Factory Defaults. The Reset button has two functions: • Reboot. WN604 rear panel During set up , use an Ethernet port to connect to connect a computer. Rear Panel Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Power Power On/Off LAN ports 1-4 Reset Antenna Figure 2. See Factory Default Settings on...
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... typing the WPA or WPA2 password. Figure 4. Side Panel Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 WPS Wireless On/Off Figure 3. The label is located on the bottom of the access point Getting Started 10 See Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 27. You can use WPS to add clients to the access point. See Wireless Security Options on page 46. • WPS button...
... typing the WPA or WPA2 password. Figure 4. Side Panel Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 WPS Wireless On/Off Figure 3. The label is located on the bottom of the access point Getting Started 10 See Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 27. You can use WPS to add clients to the access point. See Wireless Security Options on page 46. • WPS button...
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...outlet. a. a. If this computer is part of 192.168.0.100 with DHCP disabled. To log in ). 4. Power up the access point. Type admin in the User name field and password in the Password field, both in the address field. Configure the computer with a static IP...Launch a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.230 in lower-case letters, and click Login. Installation and Basic Configuration 12 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Log In to the Access Point The access point is set, by default, with the IP address of your powered-on computer. • The WiFi LED is blinking. ...
...outlet. a. a. If this computer is part of 192.168.0.100 with DHCP disabled. To log in ). 4. Power up the access point. Type admin in the User name field and password in the Password field, both in the address field. Configure the computer with a static IP...Launch a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.230 in lower-case letters, and click Login. Installation and Basic Configuration 12 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Log In to the Access Point The access point is set, by default, with the IP address of your powered-on computer. • The WiFi LED is blinking. ...
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... be connecting the access point to verify wireless network connectivity. Set the time. 3. This is up and test the access point to the Ethernet network so that 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. Configure the wireless settings. 5. In order for wireless communication. The access point uses this to...
... be connecting the access point to verify wireless network connectivity. Set the time. 3. This is up and test the access point to the Ethernet network so that 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. Configure the wireless settings. 5. In order for wireless communication. The access point uses this to...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To set up to change the default access point name, in the previous section. If you want to 15 characters long. 3. The default is located on the bottom label of the WN604 MAC address. Installation and Basic Configuration 14 The default access point name is ... You can modify the default name with NETGEAR support. From the Country/Region drop-down list, select the region where the access point is located (the default country/region is not listed, check with a unique name up the access point for your country or region is the...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To set up to change the default access point name, in the previous section. If you want to 15 characters long. 3. The default is located on the bottom label of the WN604 MAC address. Installation and Basic Configuration 14 The default access point name is ... You can modify the default name with NETGEAR support. From the Country/Region drop-down list, select the region where the access point is located (the default country/region is not listed, check with a unique name up the access point for your country or region is the...
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...-b.netgear.com. 3. Select this check box if you have a custom NTP server. The default is Enable. Click Apply. Installation and Basic Configuration 15 By default, this option is USA-Pacific. • NTP Client. Enter the host name or the IP address of the access point ... is disabled. • Hostname / IP Address. Note: You need an Internet connection to meet the requirements of your access point from a list of all available time zones. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Set the Time To configure your access point are entered on the explanation of the various fields.
...-b.netgear.com. 3. Select this check box if you have a custom NTP server. The default is Enable. Click Apply. Installation and Basic Configuration 15 By default, this option is USA-Pacific. • NTP Client. Enter the host name or the IP address of the access point ... is disabled. • Hostname / IP Address. Note: You need an Internet connection to meet the requirements of your access point from a list of all available time zones. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Set the Time To configure your access point are entered on the explanation of the various fields.
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... Otherwise, you assign. Network Intgrity Check. Select this option, you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point gets its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings automatically from the address range used by stations on the IP address that you... server on your LAN. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN; Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure the basic IP settings of your LAN. IP Address. If you connect the access point to validate that your LAN. For more complex networks, enter the address of the...
... Otherwise, you assign. Network Intgrity Check. Select this option, you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point gets its IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings automatically from the address range used by stations on the IP address that you... server on your LAN. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN; Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure the basic IP settings of your LAN. IP Address. If you connect the access point to validate that your LAN. For more complex networks, enter the address of the...
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... top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. 2. Deploy the Access Point To deploy the access point: 1. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for your area. See Wireless Settings on page 19. 3. Select Configuration > Wireless. If needed, you set to use the static...
... top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices. 2. Deploy the Access Point To deploy the access point: 1. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for your area. See Wireless Settings on page 19. 3. Select Configuration > Wireless. If needed, you set to use the static...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note: By default, the access point is made. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the access point. The default SSID for file and printer access on the physical placement of the MAC address. Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless... The default name is NETGEAR-11g. To connect to a power outlet. If they do not match, no wireless connection is set with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the access point (SSID, WEP/WPA...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note: By default, the access point is made. The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the access point. The default SSID for file and printer access on the physical placement of the MAC address. Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless... The default name is NETGEAR-11g. To connect to a power outlet. If they do not match, no wireless connection is set with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the access point (SSID, WEP/WPA...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • In an elevated location such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of security connections can take slightly longer to establish and can consume more battery power on both your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless settings. Wireless Settings This section describes how to -side coverage. Configure the wireless.... The Wireless Settings screen displays: 2. Select Configuration > Wireless. Some types of interference, such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • In an elevated location such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from sources of security connections can take slightly longer to establish and can consume more battery power on both your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless settings. Wireless Settings This section describes how to -side coverage. Configure the wireless.... The Wireless Settings screen displays: 2. Select Configuration > Wireless. Some types of interference, such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if...
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... interference. MCS Index/Data Rate. It should not be used, the one access point can only happen only when the various access points are display. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • 11bg. The WN604 also has an external hardware switch to see which is better if adjacent access points use on the band selected, the set to reduce interference. The default is...
... interference. MCS Index/Data Rate. It should not be used, the one access point can only happen only when the various access points are display. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • 11bg. The WN604 also has an external hardware switch to see which is better if adjacent access points use on the band selected, the set to reduce interference. The default is...
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This is Auto. From the drop-down list, select the transmit power of the access point. The options are close together and use the same channel frequency. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic.... the desired guard interval. This is Full. (The transmit power might vary depending on the type of the 802.11e standard. Output Power. Guard Interval. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Data rates for channel width = 2 0 MHz and guard interval=short (400 ms): Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps...
This is Auto. From the drop-down list, select the transmit power of the access point. The options are close together and use the same channel frequency. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic.... the desired guard interval. This is Full. (The transmit power might vary depending on the type of the 802.11e standard. Output Power. Guard Interval. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • Data rates for channel width = 2 0 MHz and guard interval=short (400 ms): Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps...
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.... 3. Select Configuration > System. Once you have to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > QoS Settings. Note: If you are configuring the access point from a wireless computer and you click Apply. Installation and Basic Configuration 22 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure basic wireless QoS settings for 11b/bg/ng and 11a/na: 1. Select Configuration...
.... 3. Select Configuration > System. Once you have to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > QoS Settings. Note: If you are configuring the access point from a wireless computer and you click Apply. Installation and Basic Configuration 22 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure basic wireless QoS settings for 11b/bg/ng and 11a/na: 1. Select Configuration...
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... your network. Installation and Basic Configuration 23 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 4. Click Apply to the access point. 7. Configure and test your PCs for your PCs have the same SSID that is not being used by DHCP from the WN604. If they have a wireless link and are near another wireless access point. Set up the wireless adapters of your PCs to obtain an...
... your network. Installation and Basic Configuration 23 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 4. Click Apply to the access point. 7. Configure and test your PCs for your PCs have the same SSID that is not being used by DHCP from the WN604. If they have a wireless link and are near another wireless access point. Set up the wireless adapters of your PCs to obtain an...
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Select Configuration > Security. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: 2. It is disabled by default. Wireless client security separation is enabled by default. Click Apply to NETGEAR_11ng. 3. Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Security Profiles Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each other. 7. It is broadcast, it can connect. This nullifies the...
Select Configuration > Security. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: 2. It is disabled by default. Wireless client security separation is enabled by default. Click Apply to NETGEAR_11ng. 3. Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Security Profiles Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each other. 7. It is broadcast, it can connect. This nullifies the...