Netgear WN604-100NAS Reference Manual - Page 15
Introduction, About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, Key Features and Standards - bridge
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation ("System Requirements" on page 1-5.), package contents ("What's In the Box?" on page 1-5) and a description of the front and back panels of the WN604 ("Hardware Description" on page 1-5). About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. The WN604 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage-interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area of about a 500 foot radius. Consequently, the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can handle between 10 to 30 users simultaneously per radio. The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple WN604 Wireless Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network. Key Features and Standards The WN604 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. It also offers a wide range of security options. 1-1 v1.0, March 2010