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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 Setup...
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 Setup...
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... on the wireless access point 6-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up 6-2 The LAN light is not lit...6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 I cannot connect to the WN604 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-4 Appendix A Default Settings...
... on the wireless access point 6-1 The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up 6-2 The LAN light is not lit...6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer 6-2 I cannot connect to the WN604 to configure it 6-3 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error 6-3 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings 6-4 Appendix A Default Settings...
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... WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for the WN604 that conforms to the "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" below. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through your wireless access point: • A location for wireless connectivity to your LAN. "Logging In Using the Default IP...
... WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for the WN604 that conforms to the "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" below. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through your wireless access point: • A location for wireless connectivity to your LAN. "Logging In Using the Default IP...
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..., select Basic, and then select Time. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-5. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen. 10. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help or "Setting...
..., select Basic, and then select Time. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-5. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen. 10. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help or "Setting...
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.... Enable NTP Client to get the current time. - Use Custom NTP Server. The default is Enabled. Hostname / IP Address. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. The Default is USA-Pacific. - Configure the following information: - The default is time-b.netgear.com. 3. Click Apply. 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 Time Zone...
.... Enable NTP Client to get the current time. - Use Custom NTP Server. The default is Enabled. Hostname / IP Address. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. The Default is USA-Pacific. - Configure the following information: - The default is time-b.netgear.com. 3. Click Apply. 2-8 Basic Installation and Configuration v1.0, March 2010 Time Zone...
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... a power outlet. The default wireless access point name is printed on your Web browser. Lift the antennae on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your router, switch, or hub. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the DHCP client disabled. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. The PWR...
... a power outlet. The default wireless access point name is printed on your Web browser. Lift the antennae on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the wireless access point name into your router, switch, or hub. Verifying Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802.11b/bg/ng wireless adapter with the DHCP client disabled. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. The PWR...
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.... Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in to the wireless access point to the WN604 should automatically find the WN604 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are using the...
.... Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in to the wireless access point to the WN604 should automatically find the WN604 Wireless Access Point and display the home screen. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you are using the...
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... of your wireless access point.The default IP address is disabled. Under Configuration, select IP, and then IP Settings. DHCP Client. or enable DHCP. 2-12 v1.0, March 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is 192.168.0.100. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your wireless access point are entered...
... of your wireless access point.The default IP address is disabled. Under Configuration, select IP, and then IP Settings. DHCP Client. or enable DHCP. 2-12 v1.0, March 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is 192.168.0.100. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your wireless access point are entered...
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...NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for your LAN. - Secondary DNS Servers. The WN604 will use this IP address as the subnet mask. - Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to validate that you set this IP...assign. Primary DNS Servers. Check this box to enable the WN604 to configure the available wireless settings. Enter the IP address of your basic IP settings. The Access Point will use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on...
...NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for your LAN. - Secondary DNS Servers. The WN604 will use this IP address as the subnet mask. - Wireless Settings The following sections describe how to validate that you set this IP...assign. Primary DNS Servers. Check this box to enable the WN604 to configure the available wireless settings. Enter the IP address of your basic IP settings. The Access Point will use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on...
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...Number. The default is required for authentication using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use , if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - The IP address of ...the RADIUS Server. The port number of the RADIUS Server. - Figure 3-7 RADIUS server settings 3. IP Address. Enter the following RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication Server. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
...Number. The default is required for authentication using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use , if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - The IP address of ...the RADIUS Server. The port number of the RADIUS Server. - Figure 3-7 RADIUS server settings 3. IP Address. Enter the following RADIUS Server settings: • Authentication Server. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
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... to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - Port Number. This is the default profile.. Port number of the RADIUS Server. - The default: 1813 - Shared Secret. IP Address. Figure 3-8 Edit security profile settings v1.0, March 2010 3-11 Shared Secret. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - This is required for 802.11b/bg/ng, which is shared...
... to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. - Port Number. This is the default profile.. Port number of the RADIUS Server. - The default: 1813 - Shared Secret. IP Address. Figure 3-8 Edit security profile settings v1.0, March 2010 3-11 Shared Secret. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - This is required for 802.11b/bg/ng, which is shared...
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... Wireless Access Point Software The software of the WN604 Wireless Access Point is released by NETGEAR. The upgrade file can be downloaded from Netgear's Web site.. To access these features, connect to the Factory Default Settings" 4. "Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software" 2. Upgrade files can be upgraded as new software is stored in FLASH memory, and can be sent to the wireless access point using your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
... Wireless Access Point Software The software of the WN604 Wireless Access Point is released by NETGEAR. The upgrade file can be downloaded from Netgear's Web site.. To access these features, connect to the Factory Default Settings" 4. "Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software" 2. Upgrade files can be upgraded as new software is stored in FLASH memory, and can be sent to the wireless access point using your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604...
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... settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you Power On the WN604. 3. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 Restore to the factory default settings. Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice. Management 4-5 v1.0, March 2010 After a restore, the wireless access point password will be password, the default LAN IP address will be used to clear...
... settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you Power On the WN604. 3. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 Restore to the factory default settings. Continue holding the Reset Button until the LEDs blink twice. Management 4-5 v1.0, March 2010 After a restore, the wireless access point password will be password, the default LAN IP address will be used to clear...
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... IP Address -The access point will send all the SysLog to use. Click Apply to enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. Management 4-7 v1.0, March 2010 The port number configured in Figure 4-6. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference... Manual Enabling the SysLog Server The SysLog screen allows you to save your Syslog settings. Default is Disabled. 3. Enable SysLog - Enable this option if you have ...
... IP Address -The access point will send all the SysLog to use. Click Apply to enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. Management 4-7 v1.0, March 2010 The port number configured in Figure 4-6. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference... Manual Enabling the SysLog Server The SysLog screen allows you to save your Syslog settings. Default is Disabled. 3. Enable SysLog - Enable this option if you have ...
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... check its settings. Troubleshooting and Debugging 6-3 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point's default values may not work . I get a timeout error. When I enter a URL or IP address I cannot connect to the WN604 to it , check the LAN and power connections. • If the WN604 is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable...
... check its settings. Troubleshooting and Debugging 6-3 v1.0, March 2010 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point's default values may not work . I get a timeout error. When I enter a URL or IP address I cannot connect to the WN604 to it , check the LAN and power connections. • If the WN604 is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable...
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual beacon interval 5-4 bridge network authentication 3-3 bridge mode wireless station wireless point to point bridge 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 BSSID 4-12 C Category 5 Ethernet cable 1-5 change password 4-6 channel auto testing connectivity 2-18 channel auto selection 2-18 channel interference 2-18 channel spacing 2-2 channel spacing, recommended 2-15 channel, auto configuring channel/frequency 2-15 channel, default 2-15 configuration file...
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual beacon interval 5-4 bridge network authentication 3-3 bridge mode wireless station wireless point to point bridge 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 BSSID 4-12 C Category 5 Ethernet cable 1-5 change password 4-6 channel auto testing connectivity 2-18 channel auto selection 2-18 channel interference 2-18 channel spacing 2-2 channel spacing, recommended 2-15 channel, auto configuring channel/frequency 2-15 channel, default 2-15 configuration file...
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.../Off button. The label is located on the bottom of the access point includes the MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and the default IP address for logging in to the access point. See Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 27. Side Panel Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 WPS Wireless On/Off Figure 3. You can use WPS to add clients to turn...
.../Off button. The label is located on the bottom of the access point includes the MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and the default IP address for logging in to the access point. See Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 27. Side Panel Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 WPS Wireless On/Off Figure 3. You can use WPS to add clients to turn...
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... for the network segment to which the access point is configured. 3. or enable DHCP. Default Gateway. IP Subnet Mask. DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is 192.168.0.100. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for the access point. Network Intgrity Check. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure the basic...
... for the network segment to which the access point is configured. 3. or enable DHCP. Default Gateway. IP Subnet Mask. DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is 192.168.0.100. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for the access point. Network Intgrity Check. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure the basic...
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... a 10 Mbps link. Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter might not have TCP/IP changes take effect. Check the access point's default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 LAN LED Is Off There is a hardware connection problem .Check these items...
... a 10 Mbps link. Restart the computer. • The computer with the wireless adapter might not have TCP/IP changes take effect. Check the access point's default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 LAN LED Is Off There is a hardware connection problem .Check these items...
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... compliance 63 configuration file 36 country/region, configuring 14 coverage area, wireless 6, 17, 19 CSMA/CA 47 CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) 47 CTS (Clear to Send) 47 D default access point name 14 default gateway 16 default IP address 12, 16 default password 12 DHCP point-to-multi-point bridging 53 DHCP client, configuring 16 DHCP client...
... compliance 63 configuration file 36 country/region, configuring 14 coverage area, wireless 6, 17, 19 CSMA/CA 47 CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) 47 CTS (Clear to Send) 47 D default access point name 14 default gateway 16 default IP address 12, 16 default password 12 DHCP point-to-multi-point bridging 53 DHCP client, configuring 16 DHCP client...