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Installation and Basic Configuration

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2. Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter contains the following sections: • Log In to the Access Point • Install the Access Point • Set the Time • Set Basic IP Options • Configure Wireless Access • Deploy the Access Point • Wireless Settings • Wireless Settings • Configure Basic QoS Settings • Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 2 11

Section	Page
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604	1
Contents	3
1. Getting Started	5
About the Access Point	6
Compatible NETGEAR Switches	6
System Requirements	7
What’s In the Box	7
Hardware Description	7
Front Panel	8
Rear Panel	9
Side Panel	10
Product Label	10
2. Installation and Basic Configuration	11
Log In to the Access Point	12
Install the Access Point	13
Configure the System Settings for Your Location	13
Set the Time	15
Set Basic IP Options	15
Configure Wireless Access	17
Deploy the Access Point	17
Verify Wireless Connectivity	18
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines	18
Wireless Settings	19
Wireless Settings Screen Fields	19
Configure Basic QoS Settings	21
Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity	22
3. Configure Security	24
Security Profiles	25
Edit Security Profile Screen Fields	25
Wireless Security Options	27
Manually Configure Security	28
Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA	28
Configure WEP	29
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	30
Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network	31
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address	32
4. Management	34
Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware	35
Configuration File Management	36
Change the Administrator Password	38
Enable the SysLog Server	39
Activity Log	40
View Summary Information	41
System Screen Fields	41
Network Traffic Statistics	42
Statistic Screen Fields	42
Available Wireless Station Statistics	43
5. Advanced Configuration	45
Schedule the Wireless Radio	46
Advanced Wireless Settings	46
Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields	47
Advanced QoS Settings	48
Enable Wireless Bridging	49
Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge	52
Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge	53
6. Troubleshooting	55
Troubleshooting with the LEDs	56
All LEDs Are Off	56
WiFi LED Is Off	56
LAN LED Is Off	57
Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly	57
Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It	57
Time-Out Error	58
A. Supplemental Information	59
Factory Default Settings	60
Technical Specifications	62
B. Notification of Compliance	63