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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Technical Support Thank you for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the...
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Technical Support Thank you for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the...
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... Security 28 So, AES is very similar. Manually Configure Security The following , depending on configuring client WPA2 settings. To configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA in the access point: 1. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: 2. NETGEAR recommends WPA2, but you click Apply. Select Configuration > Security. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy...
... Security 28 So, AES is very similar. Manually Configure Security The following , depending on configuring client WPA2 settings. To configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA in the access point: 1. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: 2. NETGEAR recommends WPA2, but you click Apply. Select Configuration > Security. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy...
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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • WPA2-PSK. Wireless client security separation is intended for 152-bit (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). If it is enabled, associated wireless clients cannot communicate with key values. • Manual. These values have to be identical on all PCs and access points...This feature is disabled by default. NETGEAR recommends that you use to save your network. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Wireless clients using WPA2 or WPA can access the wireless network. Select Configuration > Security....
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 • WPA2-PSK. Wireless client security separation is intended for 152-bit (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). If it is enabled, associated wireless clients cannot communicate with key values. • Manual. These values have to be identical on all PCs and access points...This feature is disabled by default. NETGEAR recommends that you use to save your network. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Wireless clients using WPA2 or WPA can access the wireless network. Select Configuration > Security....
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... 4. 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 the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your wireless access control list settings. The MAC...manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on this list is selected. The access point uses the local MAC address table for each additional device you want to make sure to include the MAC address of the computer you are allowed to wirelessly...
... 4. 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 the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your wireless access control list settings. The MAC...manually. (You can usually find the MAC address printed on this list is selected. The access point uses the local MAC address table for each additional device you want to make sure to include the MAC address of the computer you are allowed to wirelessly...
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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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... User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, code URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. xi v1...
... User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, code URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to highlight information of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. xi v1...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Failure to the equipment. xii v1.0, March 2010 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, and VPN technologies, see the links to highlight...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Failure to the equipment. xii v1.0, March 2010 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, and VPN technologies, see the links to highlight...
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Tip: If your browser window. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference 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 your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can ...Description 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. Printing a PDF version of any page in the upper left corner of the complete...
Tip: If your browser window. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference 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 your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can ...Description 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. Printing a PDF version 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
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual xiv v1.0, March 2010
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... with or without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with each weekday. 1-2 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. Schedule wireless to be used to extend the LAN of each other. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. Operates as a client and obtain information from your DHCP...
... with or without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with each weekday. 1-2 Introduction v1.0, March 2010 Point-to -Multi-Point Bridge. Schedule wireless to be used to extend the LAN of each other. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following features: • Operating Frequency. Operates as a client and obtain information from your DHCP...
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... 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. Power Save uses mechanisms from 802.11e and legacy 802.11 to have a range of the 802.11e standard. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. The SSID...
... 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. Power Save uses mechanisms from 802.11e and legacy 802.11 to have a range of the 802.11e standard. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. The SSID...
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...wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a "normal" connection such as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a standard Ethernet network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual... Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to the correct configuration.
...wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a "normal" connection such as to a computer or an "uplink" connection such as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a standard Ethernet network. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual... Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to the correct configuration.
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... a hub or switch. • The Category 5 UTP straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD which includes this manual. • Support Registration card. Introduction 1-5 v1.0, March 2010 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 the...
... a hub or switch. • The Category 5 UTP straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD which includes this manual. • Support Registration card. Introduction 1-5 v1.0, March 2010 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 the...
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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 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Front Panel The WN604 front hardware functions are described below.
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....(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 ..., no data transmission on the port. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on self-test diagnostic. Introduction 1-7 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1. AP performing the power on the port. Front Panel LED Indicators Item 1 2 3 4 LED DESCRIPTION Power OFF Solid ...
....(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 ..., no data transmission on the port. 10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on self-test diagnostic. Introduction 1-7 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1. AP performing the power on the port. Front Panel LED Indicators Item 1 2 3 4 LED DESCRIPTION Power OFF Solid ...
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Power ON/OFF switch. 3. 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Use the WN604 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. 1. 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. Fixed rear Antenna The WN604 provides a single fixed antenna on the rear panel. 1-8 Introduction v1.0, March...
Power ON/OFF switch. 3. 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Use the WN604 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the factory default settings. 1. 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. Fixed rear Antenna The WN604 provides a single fixed antenna on the rear panel. 1-8 Introduction v1.0, March...