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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
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    that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg
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    wireless. Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user user by the applicable National regulatory authority. NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide NETGEAR
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    som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will
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    ., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio
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    with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum Part Number: Publication Version Number: WN604 March 2010 Wireless Access Point NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Business English 202-10623-01 1.0 vi
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    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
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    Access by MAC Address 3-22 Chapter 4 Management Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 4-1 Configuration File Management 4-3 Saving Your Configuration Settings 4-3 Restoring Saved Settings 4-4 Restoring the WN604 to the Factory Default Settings 4-4 Changing the Administrator Password
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    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 and Technical
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual x 1.0, March 2010
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    About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions,
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Printing a PDF version 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 any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual xiv v1.0, March 2010
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    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
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliance. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for Wireless LANs. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup support. Wi-
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    , Wireless clients must also support WMM. • WMM Power Save Support. Power Save uses mechanisms from 802.11e and legacy 802.11 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
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM
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    should contain the following items: • NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. • Power adapter and cord (12V dc, 1A). • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable. • Resource CD which includes this manual. • Support Registration card. Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there
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    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
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item 1 2 3 4 LED DESCRIPTION Power OFF Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green W-Fi WPS Function OFF Blinking Green 802.11b/g/N Blinking Blue Solid Blue OFF 4* 10/100 LAN OFF Solid
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    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. Power Socket This socket connects to the WN604 12V 1A power adapter. 2. Power ON/OFF switch. 3. 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Use the WN604
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Side Panel The WN604 side panel hardware functions are described below. Figure 1-3 WN604 Side Panel 1. Wireless ON/OFF switch. Use this switch to enable or disable the radio (see "Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings" on page 2-13). 2.
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 1-10 v1.0, March 2010 Introduction
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    following sections: 1. "Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines" 2. "Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options" 3. "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" 4. "Logging In Using the Default IP Address" 5. "Setting Basic IP Options" 6. "Wireless Settings" 7. "Setting Up and Testing
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and
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    configure your AP to the best available security options (see "Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)" on page 3-5). Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you should make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working. You will
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WN604 in a high location, first set up and test the WN604 to verify wireless network connectivity. To set up the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. Prepare a computer with an
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 Login screen 3. Click Login. 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 documentation for the
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of WN604. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WN604 MAC address. You may modify the
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. Select IP on the main menu. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 IP Settings 9. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your network. The default values are suitable for most users and situations.
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. Configure the following information: - Time Zone. From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of all available time zones. The default
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng: 1. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-6. 2. Enter the wireless settings for your
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    in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WN604 Wireless Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. Note: By default, WN604 is set with the DHCP client disabled. If your network uses dynamic IP addresses, you must change
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the WN604, log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WN604 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.100 with DHCP
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    IP options 2. Enter the IP Address fields of the WN604. - DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled. If you have a DHCP server on your LAN and you enable DHCP, the wireless access point will get its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway settings
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - IP Subnet Mask. The Access Point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the subnet mask. - Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 1. From main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen of your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless access point displays, as shown in Figure 2-9 below. Figure 2-9 Configure wireless settings 802.11b/bg/ng 2. Configure the
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the name of
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    power if two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency. The default is Full. (The transmit power may vary depending on the local regulatory regulations. 3. Click Apply to save your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless settings. 2-16 v1.0, March 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Basic QoS Settings Wi-Fi Multimedia Support (WMM). Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in the WN604. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WN604. Note: If you are configuring the WN604 from a
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2-20 v1.0, March 2010 Basic Installation and Configuration
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    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. It consists of the following sections. 1. "Understanding Security
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Understanding Security Profiles Security Profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID. You can configure only one 802.11b/bg/ng wireless security profile on the WN604 (see Figure 3-1) which is the default profile.. Note:
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    If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In bridge mode some options may be unavailable. - Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. However, client software is required
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a. All options are available if using Access Point mode. In bridge modes some options may be unavailable. • Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 3-1 above); otherwise, the
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    to the WN604 Wireless Access Point in a home network. The method allows home users who do not understand all the available security options to confiigure Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Configuring a client using WPS The wireless client must support WPS for this method to work. Check the manual that came
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Warning: By using this AP's WPS PIN, an external registrar can set or get the AP's wireless settings. So a wireless external registrar can get the AP's wireless settings through WPS with the AP's PIN, and apply the settings to get itself
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 3. After reading the information, click the Next button. The Select a Setup Method screen appears, as shown below: Figure 3-4 Select setup method 4. Select the Push Button method (default) which lets you add a client with a single click (
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 6. If the wireless client is added successfully and the WN604's wireless settings have been changed, a Success dialog appears with a message. The the user can click to view the new settings.: Figure 3-6 WPS success - settings changed 7. If
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for more security.) Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the WN604 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up.
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual - Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). • Accounting Server. This configuration is required for accounting using a RADIUS Server. The IP
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To configure a Security Profile: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the WN604 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up. 2. Under the
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or 152 bits). 3. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and wireless access
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu. The screen for the Edit Security Profile displays. Figure 3-10 Configure WPA with RADIUS 5. Choose WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop-down menu.
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 7. Click Apply
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main menu, select Advanced from the left panel, and then select RADIUS Server Settings. The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays. 2. Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in ""Configuring
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring WPA-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the
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    N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the client software that supports WPA. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. • Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that supports
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you block the network access privilege of any specified stations through the WN604 Wireless Access Point. When you enable
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    Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 3-16 Configure MAC authentication 3. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to enable Access Control feature. 4. Select the desired Access Control Database options. The options are: • Local MAC Address Database - The Access Point will use
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list. 9. Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on
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    contains the following sections: 1. "Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software" 2. "Configuration File Management" 3. "Restoring the WN604 to the Factory Default Settings" 4. "Changing the Administrator Password" 5. "Enabling the SysLog Server" 6. "Using Activity Log Information" 7. "Viewing
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the WN604 Wireless Access Point with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the WN604 Wireless Access Point with a Ethernet cable. Warning:
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    Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The WN604 Wireless Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's computer, retrieved (restored) from the user's computer, or cleared to factory default
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Restoring Saved Settings Under the Maintenance tab on the main menu, select Upgrade, then select Restore Settings from the sidebar to back up your current settings. The following screen displays: Figure 4-3 Restore Configuration settings
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    the unit. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless access point (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-6). The reset button has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4. Release the Reset Button. The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WN604 is ready for use. Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. You should change this password to a more secure
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Enabling the SysLog Server The SysLog screen allows you to enable the SysLog option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN. To enable a SysLog server: 1. Under the Configuration tab on the main menu, select System, then select the Advanced
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using Activity Log Information The Activity Log screen displays the Access Point system activity. To view the Activity Log, under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, click Logs. The Activity Logs screen displays as shown in
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    point. The default gateway for the wireless access point communication. DHCP Client Enabled indicates that the current IP address of the AP was obtained from a DHCP server on your network. Disabled indicated a static IP configuration. Current Wireless Settings for 802.11b/bg/ng Operating Mode
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-8 View system information Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. To access Statistics information: 1. Under the Monitoring
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-9 View network statistics 2. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information for each interface. . Table 4-2, shown below, describes the information fields detailed on the Statistics screen. Table 4-2. Statistics Fields Field
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 4-2. Statistics Fields Field Total Packets Total Bytes Description The Wireless packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the WN604 was restarted. The Wireless bytes sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the WN604 was
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To view the Available Wireless Stations List: 1. Under the Monitoring tab, select Wireless Stations on the main menu. The Available Wireless Stations list displays, as shown in Figure 4-10. Figure 4-10 Available Wireless Stations list 2.
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4-14 v1.0, March 2010 Management
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    Advanced Wireless Settings"). • Advanced QoS Settings: Configuring advanced QoS settings ("Configuring Advanced QoS Settings") • Access Point Settings: Enabling wireless bridge and repeater modes ("Enabling Wireless Bridging"). Configuring Scheduled Wireless The WN604 Wireless Access Point allows
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    11b/bg/ng modes. The default wireless LAN parameters usually work well. However, you can use these settings to fine tune the overall performance of your wireless access point for your environment. The Wireless Settings option of the Advanced menu is used to configure the Wireless LAN parameters. The
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Advanced Wireless Settings To configure advanced Wireless Settings: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless. 2. From the sidebar, select Advanced, and then select Wireless Settings. 3. The Advanced Wireless
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Fragmentation Length (256 - 2346): This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragmentation threshold value must be larger than the RTS threshold
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 5-3 shows the Quality of Service (QoS) screen. For most networks, the default QoS queue parameter settings work well.Quality of Service provides you with the ability to specify parameters on multiple queues for increased throughput and
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    Profile Name and the MAC address (physical address) of the other Bridge mode wireless access point in the fields provided (see Figure 5-5 below). WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK are supported. WPA2-PSK can (and should) be used to protect this communication. 5-6 Advanced Configuration v1.0, March 2010
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WN604 is the "Master" for a group of bridge-mode wireless access points. The other bridge-mode wireless access points must be set to point-to-point bridge mode, using the MAC
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point to Point Bridge • Wireless Point to Multipoint Bridge • Client mode 3. If you have selected one of the first two options: • Select Enable Wireless Client Association, if desired. • Select the security profile whose settings
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    for both access points: • Verify that the LAN network configuration of the WN604 Wireless Access Points both are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices • Both use the same ESSID, Channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring a Point-to-Multi
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    configured in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode, and all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • All access points must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all WN604 Wireless Access Points should be set to "Obtain an IP address
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 5-12 v1.0, March 2010 Advanced Configuration
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    remember the wireless access point's configuration password. Go to "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 4-6. Note: For up-to-date WN604 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit http:/ /kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN604.asp. If you have trouble setting up your WN604, check
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The access point antennas are not working. • If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. • Make sure the antennas
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    default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If you are not sure about these settings, follow the instructions for "Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point" on page 2-3. When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see "Rear Panel" on page 1-8) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WN604 will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory Defaults. This
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    to reboot. Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature AP Login User Login URL User Name (case sensitive) Login Password (case sensitive) Ethernet Connection Static IP Address Ethernet MAC Address Port Speed Local Network (LAN) Lan IP Subnet Mask Gateway Address DHCP Client
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Time Zone Wireless USA-Pacific Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless access point "
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Table A-2. WN604 Technical Specifications Parameter 802.11g Data Rates 802.11ng Data Rates 802.11b/bg/ng Operating Frequencies 802.11 b/bg/ng Encryption Network Management Maximum Clients Status LEDs Power Adapter
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual A-4 Default Settings and Technical Specifications v1.0, March 2010
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    technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.0, March 2010
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    default SSID 2-10 802.11e 1-3, 2-17, 5-4 802.11n data encryption option, recommendation 2-3 A access control MAC address filtering 1-3 MAC authentication 3-22 trusted wireless stations 1-3 access control list MAC authentication 3-22 access point mode security options 3-3 access point name 2-5 access
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    default IP address 2-4, 2-12 default password 2-4 default reset button 4-5 default SSID 2-10 default user name 2-4 default wireless access point name 2-10 DHCP point-to-multi-point bridging 5-11 DHCP client default setting 2-10 DHCP client, configure 2-12 DHCP client/server support 1-2 DHCP server
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    2-12 IP settings, configure 2-12 K keys, use with WEP 3-4 L LAN IP address default 6-3 latency 2-2 LED indicators, table of 1-6 legacy rates 2-3 line of sight 2-9 location 2-2, 2-9 log in 2-11 logs 4-7, 4-8 M MAC address access control list 3-22 bridge mode wireless station 5-6 wireless point-to
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual NTP server, configure 2-8 O operating modes, supported point-to-multi-point bridge. 1-2 point-to-point bridge 1-2 wireless access point 1-2 P package contents 1-5 packet fragmentation, support for 1-3 packet size 5-3 passphrase, use with WEP
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual wireless network name (SSID) 3-2 security profiles about 3-2 security profiles, setting up 3-11 security profiloe wireless client security separation 3-12 setup form 3-8 software upgrade 4-2 SSID 2-15 hidden mode 1-3 SSID broadcast, disable
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    NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual wireless bridging and repeating 5-6 wireless channel changing 2-15, 2-18 wireless client security separation hotspot setting 3-13 wireless computer, configuring from 3-14 wireless connection losing 3-22 wireless connection, losing 2-19
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202-10623-01
March 2010
NETGEAR
, Inc.
350 E.Plumeria Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
NETGEAR Wireless N150
Access Point WN604
Reference Manual