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...any language in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect ...changes to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without notice. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names ...
...any language in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect ...changes to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without notice. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names ...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy rates of setting up WPA2, WPA, or WPA2 + WPA is the recommended solution to secure your client devices support WPA2: Configure Security 28 Manually Configure Security The following , depending on configuring client WPA2 settings. To configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA in the...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy rates of setting up WPA2, WPA, or WPA2 + WPA is the recommended solution to secure your client devices support WPA2: Configure Security 28 Manually Configure Security The following , depending on configuring client WPA2 settings. To configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA in the...
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...field is disabled by default. Wireless client security separation is set to AES. • WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. NETGEAR recommends that support WPA2 can access the wireless network. In the WPA Passphrase ...a legacy security option. Wireless clients using WPA2 or WPA can access the wireless network. 3. Configure WEP WEP is set to TKIP+AES. • WPA-TKIP. You manually or automatically program the... each other public access situations.) 5. Enter the number of the following: • Automatic. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • WPA2-PSK. Select Configuration > Security.
...field is disabled by default. Wireless client security separation is set to AES. • WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK. NETGEAR recommends that support WPA2 can access the wireless network. In the WPA Passphrase ...a legacy security option. Wireless clients using WPA2 or WPA can access the wireless network. 3. Configure WEP WEP is set to TKIP+AES. • WPA-TKIP. You manually or automatically program the... each other public access situations.) 5. Enter the number of the following: • Automatic. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • WPA2-PSK. Select Configuration > Security.
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...access point. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to save your wireless access control list settings. In the Select the desired Access Control Database list, Local MAC Address Database is empty. Click Refresh to refresh the available wireless stations found in your area, or enter the MAC address of a station to add a new station manually...wireless adapter.) 6. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note: If you connected wirelessly to set up MAC authentication, make more changes, log in to the access point with a wired connection, or wirelessly from the list of Available Wireless ...
...access point. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to save your wireless access control list settings. In the Select the desired Access Control Database list, Local MAC Address Database is empty. Click Refresh to refresh the available wireless stations found in your area, or enter the MAC address of a station to add a new station manually...wireless adapter.) 6. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note: If you connected wirelessly to set up MAC authentication, make more changes, log in to the access point with a wired connection, or wirelessly from the list of Available Wireless ...
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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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..., Formats, and Scope xi How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-2 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-3 Autosensing Ethernet 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...
..., Formats, and Scope xi How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 1-1 Key Features and Standards 1-1 Supported Standards and Conventions 1-2 Key Features ...1-2 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-3 Autosensing Ethernet 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...
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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
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... the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. xi v1.0, March 2010 The information in this manual are described in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server...
... the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. xi v1.0, March 2010 The information in this manual are described in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server...
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...; Scope. The PDF version of note may result in Appendix B, "Related Documents." NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Printing a PDF chapter. Danger: This 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...
...; Scope. The PDF version of note may result in Appendix B, "Related Documents." NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Printing a PDF chapter. Danger: This 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...
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...March 2010 Product update: New firmware and new user Interface xiii v1.0, March 2010 The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your browser window. Printing a PDF version of any page. • Click the Complete PDF...printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left corner of the complete...
...March 2010 Product update: New firmware and new user Interface xiii v1.0, March 2010 The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Tip: If your browser window. Printing a PDF version of any page. • Click the Complete PDF...printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left corner of the complete...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual xiv v1.0, March 2010
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... and other . Network authentication should be ON/OFF through certain days of the week and hours of bridge-mode wireless access points. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. The Wireless Access Point complies with each weekday. 1-2 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support, a standard created and certified by...
... and other . Network authentication should be ON/OFF through certain days of the week and hours of bridge-mode wireless access points. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. The Wireless Access Point complies with each weekday. 1-2 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support, a standard created and certified by...
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...equipment) and fine-tune power consumption. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. The...SSID can be used. • Access Control. Firmware is a subset of data. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless LAN networks. Configuration settings can be...
...equipment) and fine-tune power consumption. 802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. The...SSID can be used. • Access Control. Firmware is a subset of data. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless LAN networks. Configuration settings can be...
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... Ethernet network. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN121T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN111 - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 1-4 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - The LAN...
... Ethernet network. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN121T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter • WN111 - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter 1-4 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the WN604 Wireless Access Point: • FS108P - The LAN...
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...'s In the Box? Contact your reseller or customer support in your area. You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. • Power adapter and cord (12V dc, 1A). • Straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in...A 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz AC power source. • A Web browser for the telephone number of the WN604. 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 as a ...
...'s In the Box? Contact your reseller or customer support in your area. You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. • Power adapter and cord (12V dc, 1A). • Straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in...A 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz AC power source. • A Web browser for the telephone number of the WN604. 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 as a ...
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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. Figure 1-1 WN604 Front Panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel: 1-6 Introduction v1.0, March 2010
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... 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... Blinking Green 802.11b/g/N Blinking Blue Solid Blue OFF 4* 10/100 LAN OFF Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Power Indicator No power. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1.
... 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... Blinking Green 802.11b/g/N Blinking Blue Solid Blue OFF 4* 10/100 LAN OFF Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Power Indicator No power. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1.
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...v1.0, March 2010 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. Power ON/OFF switch. 3. 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Use the WN604 Ethernet RJ-45 port to ...
...v1.0, March 2010 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. Power ON/OFF switch. 3. 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Use the WN604 Ethernet RJ-45 port to ...