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..., get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Statement of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries 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...Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. All rights reserved. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for more information about the ...
..., get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Statement of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries 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...Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. All rights reserved. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for more information about the ...
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started About the Access Point 6 Compatible NETGEAR Switches 6 System Requirements 7 What's In the Box 7 Hardware Description 7 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 Side Panel 10 Product Label 10 Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration Log ... 21 Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 22 Chapter 3 Configure Security Security Profiles 25 Edit Security Profile Screen Fields 25 Wireless Security Options 27 Manually Configure Security 28 Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA 28 Configure WEP 29 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 30 Use WPS to Add a Client...
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started About the Access Point 6 Compatible NETGEAR Switches 6 System Requirements 7 What's In the Box 7 Hardware Description 7 Front Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 Side Panel 10 Product Label 10 Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration Log ... 21 Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 22 Chapter 3 Configure Security Security Profiles 25 Edit Security Profile Screen Fields 25 Wireless Security Options 27 Manually Configure Security 28 Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA 28 Configure WEP 29 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 30 Use WPS to Add a Client...
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1. Getting Started 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • About the Access Point • Compatible NETGEAR Switches • System Requirements • What's In the Box • Hardware Description For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 5
1. Getting Started 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • About the Access Point • Compatible NETGEAR Switches • System Requirements • What's In the Box • Hardware Description For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 5
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Configure Security This chapter includes the following sections. • Security Profiles • Wireless Security Options • Manually Configure Security • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) • Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 3 24 3.
Configure Security This chapter includes the following sections. • Security Profiles • Wireless Security Options • Manually Configure Security • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) • Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 3 24 3.
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...your network. Reconfigure your client devices support WPA2: Configure Security 28 Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA The process of operation. NETGEAR recommends WPA2, but you click Apply. Note: If you use a wireless computer to change wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when... you can select any of the following sections explain how to use to make any further changes. Manually Configure Security The following , depending on configuring client WPA2 settings. To configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA in the...
...your network. Reconfigure your client devices support WPA2: Configure Security 28 Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA The process of operation. NETGEAR recommends WPA2, but you click Apply. Note: If you use a wireless computer to change wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when... you can select any of the following sections explain how to use to make any further changes. 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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... is set to TKIP+AES. • WPA-TKIP. Configure WEP WEP is disabled by default. NETGEAR recommends that you use to secure the wireless network. 4. From the Data Encryption drop-down list...digits for 128-bit, and 32 digits for hotspots and other public access situations.) 5. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Enter a word or group of the following:...Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to save your network. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • WPA2-PSK. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select encryption strength ...
... is set to TKIP+AES. • WPA-TKIP. Configure WEP WEP is disabled by default. NETGEAR recommends that you use to secure the wireless network. 4. From the Data Encryption drop-down list...digits for 128-bit, and 32 digits for hotspots and other public access situations.) 5. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Enter a word or group of the following:...Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to save your network. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • WPA2-PSK. From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select encryption strength ...
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... MAC address of the computer you are allowed to wirelessly connect to the access point. Repeat these steps for access control. 3. 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... Add to add the wireless device to enable access control feature. Otherwise, you will be disconnected when you want to add to add a new station manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on this list is empty.
... MAC address of the computer you are allowed to wirelessly connect to the access point. Repeat these steps for access control. 3. 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... Add to add the wireless device to enable access control feature. Otherwise, you will be disconnected when you want to add to add a new station manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on this list is empty.
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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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..., 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...
..., 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...
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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...Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-18 Chapter 3 Understanding Security Profiles 3-2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 3-5 Configuring a client using WPS 3-5 Configuring Security Manually 3-8 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 3-8 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 3-9 Setting up a Security Profile 3-11 Configuring WEP ...3-12 ...
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...Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-18 Chapter 3 Understanding Security Profiles 3-2 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 3-5 Configuring a client using WPS 3-5 Configuring Security Manually 3-8 SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form 3-8 Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings 3-9 Setting up a Security Profile 3-11 Configuring WEP ...3-12 ...
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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... a wireless capable computer 6-2 I cannot connect to the WN604 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP...
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... a wireless capable computer 6-2 I cannot connect to the WN604 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual x 1.0, March 2010
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... to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. The information in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed ... formats, and scope of this manual are described in this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. xi v1.0, March 2010 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of ...
... to highlight special messages: Note: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. The information in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed ... formats, and scope of this manual are described in this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. xi v1.0, March 2010 About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of ...
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...browser window. website at http://www.adobe.com. - 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, ... damage to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. The Acrobat reader is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to the equipment. Warning: Ignoring this notice may result in personal injury ...
...browser window. website at http://www.adobe.com. - 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, ... damage to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. The Acrobat reader is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to the equipment. Warning: Ignoring this notice may result in personal injury ...
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... printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of your browser window. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Revision History Part Number Version Number 202-10623-01 1.0 Date Description March ... a PDF version of any page in the upper left corner of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of paper, you can save paper and printer...
... printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of your browser window. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the manual. Revision History Part Number Version Number 202-10623-01 1.0 Date Description March ... a PDF version of any page in the upper left corner of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of paper, you can save paper and printer...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual xiv v1.0, March 2010
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with each weekday. 1-2 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 DHCP ...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with each weekday. 1-2 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 DHCP ...
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...Access Control. Connects to save power (for battery powered 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. It provides connectivity... • LED Indicators. In addition to using only your Web browser, and can be backed up to your LAN. • Hidden Mode. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware.
...Access Control. Connects to save power (for battery powered 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. It provides connectivity... • LED Indicators. In addition to using only your Web browser, and can be backed up to your LAN. • Hidden Mode. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware.
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...24 Port PoE • FSM7328PS - ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to the correct configuration. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with full PoE • FS752TPS - ProSafe 24-port 10/100 L3 Managed ... a computer or an "uplink" connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a standard Ethernet network. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other ...
...24 Port PoE • FSM7328PS - ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to the correct configuration. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with full PoE • FS752TPS - ProSafe 24-port 10/100 L3 Managed ... a computer or an "uplink" connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a standard Ethernet network. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of compatible products from other ...
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... if there are any missing or damaged parts. You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. What's In the Box? 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...
... if there are any missing or damaged parts. You can refer to register on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com. What's In the Box? 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...