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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 ... 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 to the Wireless Network 31 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 32 3
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 ... 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 to the Wireless Network 31 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 32 3
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... access point is in process. • Off. Front panel LEDs LED Power Wi-Fii Protected Setup (WPS) Description • Solid green. No WPS activity, or there is detected Getting Started 8 WN604 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the port. • Off. No ... transmission on the port. • Blinking amber. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on the front panel. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are in process. • Solid amber. The wireless interface is up and running without ...
... access point is in process. • Off. Front panel LEDs LED Power Wi-Fii Protected Setup (WPS) Description • Solid green. No WPS activity, or there is detected Getting Started 8 WN604 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the port. • Off. No ... transmission on the port. • Blinking amber. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on the front panel. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are in process. • Solid amber. The wireless interface is up and running without ...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for your area. The Wireless Settings screen displays: 2. Deploy the Access Point To deploy the ... where it is elevated, such as wall mounted or on page 19. 3. The best location is vertical. Select Configuration > Wireless. When you have completed the setup steps, you can now reconfigure the computer that it will be deployed. Lift the antenna so that you can deploy the access point in the...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for your area. The Wireless Settings screen displays: 2. Deploy the Access Point To deploy the ... where it is elevated, such as wall mounted or on page 19. 3. The best location is vertical. Select Configuration > Wireless. When you have completed the setup steps, you can now reconfigure the computer that it will be deployed. Lift the antenna so that you can deploy the access point in the...
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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. 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
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 5. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is enabled. The WPS Settings screen displays: 2. This is the PIN that a registrar can only configure the access point's wireless settings through WPS. ...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 5. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is enabled. The WPS Settings screen displays: 2. This is the PIN that a registrar can only configure the access point's wireless settings through WPS. ...
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Wireless point-to-point bridge setup To configure a point-to -point bridge mode Router Hub or switch LAN segment 1 LAN segment 2 Figure 5. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge > Bridging. Configure and verify ... devices. • Both use . 5. AP 1 needs to have AP 1's MAC address in point-to save your settings. 6. The Bridging screen displays. 2. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge AP 1 point-to-point bridge mode AP 2 point-to -point bridge: 1. Click Apply to -point bridge mode. Advanced Configuration 52
Wireless point-to-point bridge setup To configure a point-to -point bridge mode Router Hub or switch LAN segment 1 LAN segment 2 Figure 5. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge > Bridging. Configure and verify ... devices. • Both use . 5. AP 1 needs to have AP 1's MAC address in point-to save your settings. 6. The Bridging screen displays. 2. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge AP 1 point-to-point bridge mode AP 2 point-to -point bridge: 1. Click Apply to -point bridge mode. Advanced Configuration 52
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...points use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in point-to be on the same LAN. Wireless point-to-multipoint bridge setup To configure a point-to -multi-point bridge mode 192.168.0.1 Router LAN segment 1 Hub or switch Hub or switch LAN segment 1...Verify the following parameters for all the others are required in AP 2. • Configure AP 3 on LAN segment 2 in use. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge AP 1 point-to-point bridge mode AP 3 point-to-point bridge mode AP 2 (master) point-to -...
...points use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in point-to be on the same LAN. Wireless point-to-multipoint bridge setup To configure a point-to -multi-point bridge mode 192.168.0.1 Router LAN segment 1 Hub or switch Hub or switch LAN segment 1...Verify the following parameters for all the others are required in AP 2. • Configure AP 3 on LAN segment 2 in use. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge AP 1 point-to-point bridge mode AP 3 point-to-point bridge mode AP 2 (master) point-to -...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Table 1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Supplemental Information 7 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the wireless access point "Ethernet" MAC address. Wireless communication Enabled Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Disabled Wireless network name (SSID) NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast network name (SSID) Enabled...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Table 1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Supplemental Information 7 Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of the wireless access point "Ethernet" MAC address. Wireless communication Enabled Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Disabled Wireless network name (SSID) NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast network name (SSID) Enabled...
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...WN604 L label, product 10 LAN IP address default 57 LED indicators, table of 8 location 19 logs 39, 40 M MAC address wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 50 MAC addresses access control list 33 MAC authentication 33 maximum number of users 6 maximum packet size 47 multi-point bridging 54 N NetBIOS name 14 NETGEAR...wireless network name) 25 SSID broadcast, disabling 25 static IP address 12, 57 statistics 42 subnet mask default 57 syslog server setup 39 system information 41 system requirements 7 T technical specifications 62 technical support 2 throughput performance 18 time 15 TKIP, data rates ...
...WN604 L label, product 10 LAN IP address default 57 LED indicators, table of 8 location 19 logs 39, 40 M MAC address wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 50 MAC addresses access control list 33 MAC authentication 33 maximum number of users 6 maximum packet size 47 multi-point bridging 54 N NetBIOS name 14 NETGEAR...wireless network name) 25 SSID broadcast, disabling 25 static IP address 12, 57 statistics 42 subnet mask default 57 syslog server setup 39 system information 41 system requirements 7 T technical specifications 62 technical support 2 throughput performance 18 time 15 TKIP, data rates ...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 V Voice-over-IP (VoIP) 48 W WEP, configuring 29 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) 48 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 27 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 27 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 27 wireless adapter, verifying connectivity 18 wireless bridging and repeating 49 wireless client security separation 27, 30 wireless connectivity...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 V Voice-over-IP (VoIP) 48 W WEP, configuring 29 Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) 48 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 27 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 27 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 27 wireless adapter, verifying connectivity 18 wireless bridging and repeating 49 wireless client security separation 27, 30 wireless connectivity...
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...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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
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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 ... Up and 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 ...
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 ... Up and 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 ...
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... Authentication should be used to -Point Bridge. Client mode. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support, a standard created and certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for Wireless LANs. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup support. The WN604 can also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients... do not have wireless connectivity • Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -Multi-Point Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency.
... Authentication should be used to -Point Bridge. Client mode. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support, a standard created and certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for Wireless LANs. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup support. The WN604 can also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients... do not have wireless connectivity • Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to -Multi-Point Bridge. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency.
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... AP ready Firmware upgrade in process WPS LED There is no WPS activity or WPS error and the AP is not in the temporary AP setup 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... 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.
... AP ready Firmware upgrade in process WPS LED There is no WPS activity or WPS error and the AP is not in the temporary AP setup 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... 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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... Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically configure your AP to work correctly, verify that you can connect. In...Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). WEP open authentication and WEP data encryption will be limited. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual There are several ways you have the correct SSID can enhance the security of your wireless network: •...
... Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically configure your AP to work correctly, verify that you can connect. In...Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID). WEP open authentication and WEP data encryption will be limited. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual There are several ways you have the correct SSID can enhance the security of your wireless network: •...
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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 wireless access point. • On the top-right of the screen, select Logout to exit the WN604 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the WN604. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, March 2010 Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no...
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 wireless access point. • On the top-right of the screen, select Logout to exit the WN604 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of the WN604. Basic Installation and Configuration 2-5 v1.0, March 2010 Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of no...
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... 2-6 Basic Wireless Settings for 802.11b/bg/ng When you have completed the setup steps, you used in your wireless settings for your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of your area. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your network. From the main menu...
... 2-6 Basic Wireless Settings for 802.11b/bg/ng When you have completed the setup steps, you used in your wireless settings for your wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of your area. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your network. From the main menu...
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... of the following sections. 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Configuring Security This chapter helps you to configure the security settings on your WN604, including the new and simple Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method. "Configuring Security Manually" • "SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form" • "Configuring the...8226; "Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK" • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" 3-1 v1.0, March 2010 "Understanding Security Profiles" 2. "Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)" • "Configuring a client using WPS" 3.
... of the following sections. 1. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Configuring Security This chapter helps you to configure the security settings on your WN604, including the new and simple Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method. "Configuring Security Manually" • "SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form" • "Configuring the...8226; "Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK" • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" 3-1 v1.0, March 2010 "Understanding Security Profiles" 2. "Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)" • "Configuring a client using WPS" 3.
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...all the available security options to work. Configuring a client using WPS The wireless client must support WPS for this method to confiigure Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click Configuration > WPS on the AP's product label. Check the manual that lets you through the steps to add a wireless client to configure ...method that came along with the wireless client machine. Users can use an external registrar to configure the AP's SSID and security settings through WPS. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is also available on the main menu.
...all the available security options to work. Configuring a client using WPS The wireless client must support WPS for this method to confiigure Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Click Configuration > WPS on the AP's product label. Check the manual that lets you through the steps to add a wireless client to configure ...method that came along with the wireless client machine. Users can use an external registrar to configure the AP's SSID and security settings through WPS. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is also available on the main menu.
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... screen appears, as shown below: Figure 3-4 Select setup method 4. Figure 3-5 Connecting to collect client's information. A progress bar on the client's utility GUI. The PIN Number method requires the user to enter the wireless ... click (using the WPS push button on the side panel of the WPS process and the process to a wireless client 3-7 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 3. The Push Button method is easier while PIN Number method is more secure 5. After reading the information, click the Next button...
... screen appears, as shown below: Figure 3-4 Select setup method 4. Figure 3-5 Connecting to collect client's information. A progress bar on the client's utility GUI. The PIN Number method requires the user to enter the wireless ... click (using the WPS push button on the side panel of the WPS process and the process to a wireless client 3-7 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 3. The Push Button method is easier while PIN Number method is more secure 5. After reading the information, click the Next button...