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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
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How to Print This Manual
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Revision History
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Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604
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1-1
Key Features and Standards
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1-1
Supported Standards and Conventions
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1-2
Key Features
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1-2
802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking
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1-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
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1-4
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
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1-4
System Requirements
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1-5
What’s In the Box?
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1-5
Hardware Description
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1-5
Front Panel
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1-6
Rear Panel
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Side Panel
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Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
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2-2
Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options
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2-2
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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2-3
Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point
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2-3
Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point
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Configuring LAN and Wireless Access
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2-4