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1. CANCEL APPLY 2 Enter the settings for the access point 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 gets its IP address subnet mask and default gateway settings automatically from the DHCP server on your network when you connect the access point to your LAN IP Address Enter the IP address of your access point The default IP address is 192 168 0 100 To change it enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN or enable DHCP IP Subnet Mask The access point automatically calculates 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 gateway for your LAN For more complex networks enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the access point is connected Primary DNS Servers This is the address of the primary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN Secondary DNS Servers This is the address of the secondary Domain Name Server used by stations on your LAN Network Intgrity Check Select this check box to enable the access point to validate that the upstream link is active before allowing wireless associations If you set this option you have to ensure that your default gateway is configured 3 Click Apply to save your
2. NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 User Manual Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 2011 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR Inc Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR To register your product get the latest product updates get support online or for more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the Support website at http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 984 Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders 2011 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Statement of Conditions To improve internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circ
3. Eewenced Profile Definition Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_1ing Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication Data Encryption Passphrase Key 1 Key2 O Key 3 Key4 O From the Data Encryption drop down list select encryption strength 64 bits 128 bits or 152 bits You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys These values have to be identical on all PCs and access points in your network Select one of the following e Automatic Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field and click the Generate Keys button The four key fields are automatically populated with key values e Manual Enter the number of hexadecimal digits appropriate to the encryption strength 10 digits for 64 bit 26 digits for 128 bit and 32 digits for 152 bit any combination of 0 9 a f or A F Configure Security 29 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 5 Select the key to be used as the default key by selecting the radio button Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key 6 Wireless client security separation is disabled by default If it is enabled associated wireless clients cannot communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 7 Click Apply to save your settings Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WPS is a simple method that lets you easily and se
4. Log in as described in the previous section The Configuration tab is selected and the General screen is displayed General General Access Point Name netgear334408 Country Region United States CANCEL APPLY If you want to change the default access point name in the Access Point Name field type a meaningful name This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name The default access point name is located on the bottom label of your product The default is netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WN604 MAC address You can modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long From the Country Region drop down list select the region where the access point is located the default country region is the United States Note If your country or region is not listed check with NETGEAR support Installation and Basic Configuration 14 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Set the Time gt To configure your time settings 1 Select Configuration gt System gt Basic gt Time The Time screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support Y Basic Time General gt Time Advanced Time Zone USA Pacific Time Settings Current Time Fri Dec 31 17 56 15 PST 1999 NTP Client O Enable Disable Use Custom NTP Server o Hostname IP Address time b netgear cor CANCEL APPLY 2 Configure the following information Time Zone From the dr
5. 7 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are described below Power WPS Wi Fi LAN ports 1 4 Figure 1 WN604 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel Table 1 Front panel LEDs Description e Solid green Power is on and the access point is ready e Blinking green A firmware update is in process e Solid amber The access point is performing a power on self test e Off No power Wi Fii Protected Setup WPS e Blinking green WPS activities are in process E e Off No WPS activity or there is a WPS error Wi Fi e Solid blue The wireless radio is up and running without wireless data e transmission 1 e Blinking blue Wireless data is being sent or received e Off The wireless interface is turned off LAN ports 1 4 e Solid green 100 Mbps link detected no data transmission on the port 1 e Blinking green 100 Mbps link detected data transmission on the port Solid amber 10 Mbps link detected no data transmission on the port e Blinking amber 10 Mbps link detected data transmission on the port e Off No link is detected Getting Started 8 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Rear Panel Power On Off LAN ports 1 4 Reset Antenna Figure 2 WN604 rear panel During set up use an Ethernet RJ 45 port to connect a computer After initial set up use an Ethernet port to
6. Repeat New Password 7 Restore Default Password O Yes O No 2 First enter the old password in the Current Password field 3 Then enter the new password twice once in the New Password field and again in the Repeat New Password field 4 Click Apply to save your change Management 38 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Enable the SysLog Server The syslog screen allows you to enable the syslog option if you have a syslog server on your LAN gt To enable a syslog server 1 Select Configuration gt System gt Advanced gt Syslog to view the following screen Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support IP Wireless Securi ty Wireless Bridge WPS Basic Syslog Advanced Syslog Syslog Settings Enable Syslog Syslog Server IP Address Port Number CANCEL APPLY 2 Select the Enable Syslog check box if you have a syslog server on your LAN 3 Enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your syslog server is configured to use e Syslog Server IP Address The access point sends all the syslogs to the specified IP address if the syslog option is enabled Port Number The port number configured in the syslog server on your LAN The default is 514 4 Click Apply to save your settings Management 39 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Activity Log The Activity Log screen displays the access point system activity To view the activity log select Monitor
7. Statistics System Access Point Information N Access Point Name netgear334401 Ethernet MAC Address 00 11 22 33 44 01 Wireless MAC Address 00 11 22 33 44 00 Country Region United States Firmware ersion WN604_1 0 BETA3 0 Current Time Tue Feb 2 05 36 21 PST 2010 Current IP Settings IP Address 125 18 235 66 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 240 Default Gateway 125 18 235 65 DHCP Client Disabled Current Wireless Settings for 802 11ng Access Point Mode Access Point Channel Frequency Auto 11 System Screen Fields This section describes the fields in this screen Access Point Information Access Point Name Indicates the NetBIOS name You can change the default name in the General screen Configuration gt General Ethernet MAC Address The Media Access Control address MAC address of the access point s Ethernet port Wireless MAC Address The Media Access Control address MAC address of the access point s wireless card Country Region The domain or region for which the access point is licensed for use lt might not be legal to operate this access point in a region other than one of those identified in this field Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed Management 41 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Current Time The current time setting of the access point Current IP Settings IP Address The IP address of the access point Subnet Mask The subnet mask for the IP addres
8. access point was restarted Broadcast Packets The broadcast packets sent and received in 802 11n g mode since the access point was restarted Multicast Packets The multicast packets sent and received in 802 11n g mode since the access point was restarted Total Packets The wreless packets sent and received in 802 11n g mode since the access point was restarted Total Bytes The wireless bytes sent and received in 802 11n g mode since the access point was restarted Available Wireless Station Statistics The Available Wireless Stations table lists all IP devices associated with this access point in the wireless network defined by the wireless network name SSID For each device the table shows the MAC address BSSID SSID channel rate state whether the device is allowed to communicate with the access point or not type AID mode and status A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points all using the same network name SSID This enables extending the reach of the wireless network and allows users to roam from one access point to another providing seamless network connectivity Under these circumstances be aware that only the stations associated with this access point are in the Available Wireless Stations list Management 43 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 gt To view the available wireless stations 1 Select Monitoring gt Wireless Stations The following screen displays Configuration Mo
9. Control Database Local MAC Address Database Trusted Wireless Stations ADD _ DELETE Available Wireless Stations E MAC Address M Station ID MAC Address MOVE Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable access control feature In the Select the desired Access Control Database list Local MAC Address Database is selected The access point uses the local MAC address table for access control The Trusted Wireless Stations list shows any wireless stations you have entered If you have not entered any wireless stations this list is empty To delete an existing entry select it and then click Delete Click Refresh to refresh the available wireless stations found in your area Select the stations from the list of Available Wireless Stations found in your area or enter the MAC address of a station to add a new station manually You can usually find the MAC address printed on the bottom of the wireless adapter 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 Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings Now only devices on this list are allowed to wirelessly connect to the access point Configure Security 33 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your access point which you access from the Maintenance and Monitoring tabs This chapter contains the following se
10. No encryption is used e 64 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption using 40 64 bit encryption e 128 bits WEP Standard WEP encryption using 104 128 bit encryption 152 bits WEP Proprietary mode that works only with other wireless devices that support this mode e TKIP This is the standard encryption method used with WPA and WPA2 e AES This is the standard encryption method for WPA2 Configure Security 26 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 e TKIP AES This setting supports both WPA and WPA2 Broadcast packets use TKIP For unicast point to point transmissions WPA clients use TKIP and WPA2 clients use AES Passphrase To use the passphrase to generate the WEP keys enter a passphrase and click the Generate Keys button You can also enter the keys directly These keys have to match the other wireless stations Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 If using WEP select the key to be used as the default key Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key The other keys can only be used only to decrypt received data WPA Preshared Key Passphrase If using WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK enter the passphrase here All wireless stations have to use the same passphrase network key The network key has to be from 8 to 64 characters in length Wireless Client Security Separation If enabled the associated wireless clients cannot communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations T
11. On radio button is selected for the Scheduled Wireless On Off field so that the wireless radio is on all the time 2 If you want to change this so that the wireless radio is off except when you schedule it to be on select the Off radio button 3 For Radio Off Schedule select the check boxes for each day on which you want to turn off the wireless radio for that entire day 4 Inthe Radio On Time and Radio Off Time fields set the period that the wireless radio is on and off for the days not selected in the radio off schedule 5 Click Apply Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced wireless settings are used to configure and enable various WLAN parameters for the 802 11b bg ng modes The default WLAN parameters usually work well However you can use these settings to fine tune the overall performance of your access point for your environment gt To configure advanced wireless settings 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless gt Advanced gt Wireless Settings Advanced Configuration 46 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 The advanced Wireless Settings screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Security Wireless Bridge WPS Basic Wireless Settings Advanced gt Wireless Settings gt QoS Settings Wireless Settings 802 11b bg ng RTS Threshold 0 2347 Fragmentation Length 256 2346 Beacon Interval 100 1000 Aggregation Length 1024 65535 AMPDU O Disable RIFS Transmi
12. RH Storage humidity 5 95 RH Supplemental Information 62 Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Wireless Routers Gateways APs Regulatory Compliance Information Note This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end 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 may not be available in your version of the product Europe EU Declaration of Conformity CCO Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 2 4Ghz EN301 489 17 EN60950 1 For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl re
13. Select file CANCEL APPLY 5 Click Browse and browse to the location of the upgrade file 6 Click Apply When the upload is complete your access point automatically restarts The upgrade process typically takes about 2 minutes Management 35 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configuration File Management The access point settings are stored in the access point in a configuration file This file can be saved backed up to a computer retrieved restored or cleared to factory default settings Note If you want to restore factory settings without logging in to the access point you can use the Reset button See Factory Default Settings on page 60 gt To back up your current settings 1 Select Maintenance gt Upgrade gt Backup Settings The following screen displays Maintenance Support Password Reset gt Firmware Backup Settings Upgrade gt Backup Settings Backup Settings gt Restore Settings Backup a copy of the current settings to a file BACKUP CANCEL APPLY 2 Click Backup Your browser extracts the configuration settings from the access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file 3 Give the file a meaningful name such as WN604 cfg and click Save Management 36 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 gt To restore saved settings 1 Select Maintenance gt Upgrade gt Restore Settings The following screen displays Configuration Monitoring Mai
14. and 13 for Europe and Australia The default is Auto It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections and slow data transfers Should this happen you might need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best Alternatively you can select the Auto channel option for the AP to intelligently pick the channel with least interference When selecting or changing channels some points to bear in mind e Access points use a fixed channel You can select the channel that provides the least interference and best performance In the USA and Canada 11 channels are available e Ifyou are using multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels for example use channels 1 and 6 or 6 and 11 e Wireless stations normally scan all channels looking for an access point If more than one access point can be used the one with the strongest signal is used This can only happen only when the various access points are using the same SSID MCS Index Data Rate From the drop down list select the available transmit data rate of the wireless network Also depending on the band selected the set of rates varies The possible data rates supported are Installation and Basic Configuration 20 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Data rate
15. card NIC through an antenna Typically an individual in building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with about a 500 foot radius Consequently the access point can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet Most access points can handle between 10 and 30 users simultaneously per radio The access point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients Connecting multiple access points through a wired Ethernet backbone can extend 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 Compatible NETGEAR Switches For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance website WECA see www wi fi net The following NETGEAR switches work with the WN604 Wireless Access Point e FS108P ProSafe 8 Port 10 100 Switch with 4 Port PoE e FS116P ProSafe 16 Port 10 100 Desktop Switch with 8 Port PoE e FS726TP ProSafe 24 Port 10 100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports and 12 Port PoE e FS728TP ProSafe 24 4 10 100 Smart Switch with full PoE e FS752TPS ProSafe 48 Port 10 100 Stackable Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE e FSM7328PS ProSafe 24 port 10 100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch with 24 PoE Ports e FSM735
16. correctly but still not working ensure that the access point is connected and turned on Connect to it and check its settings If you cannot connect to it check the LAN and power connections If the access point is configured correctly check your Internet connection to make sure that it is working correctly Try again Troubleshooting 58 Supplemental Information This appendix includes the following sections e Factory Default Settings e Technical Specifications 59 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Factory Default Settings The Reset button has two functions e Reboot When pressed and released quickly the access point restarts e Reset to Factory Defaults This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all settings to the factory default values gt To clear all data and restore the factory default values 1 Power off the access point and power it back on 2 Use something with a small point such as a pen to press the Reset button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks rapidly 3 Release the Reset button e Your device returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table Table 4 Access point default onfiguration settings Feature Default setting Login URL www routerlogin net or www routerlogin com User name case sensitive printed on admin product label Password case sensitive printed on password product labe
17. in point to multi point bridge mode and all the others are in point to point bridge mode e All access points have to be on the same LAN That is all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network e If using DHCP for all WN604 Wireless Access Points in the IP Settings section DHCP Client should be enabled so that APs obtain IP addresses automatically e All access points use the same SSID channel authentication mode if any and encryption in use Advanced Configuration 53 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 All point to point access points need to have the AP 2 MAC address in their Remote AP MAC address fields 4 Verify connectivity across the LANs e Acomputer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three LAN segments e Wireless stations can connect to the access points in the preceding illustration If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment you can add additional access points configured in wireless access point mode to any LAN segment 5 Click Apply to save your settings Note You can extend this multi point bridging by adding additional access points configured in point to point mode for each additional LAN segment Furthermore you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories Advanced Configuration 54 Troubleshooting This chapter i
18. network successfully Note The wireless settings have been Changed Click OK to check new wireless settings If the settings have not changed you can click the Success message to return to the Add WPS Client screen In case of an error in completing the WPS process refer to the online help Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Access control lets you block the network access privilege of any specified stations through the access point When you enable access control the access point accepts only connections from clients on the selected access control list This provides an additional layer of security Configure Security 32 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note If you connected wirelessly to set up MAC authentication make sure to include the MAC address of the computer you are using in the access control list Otherwise you will be disconnected when you click Apply If this happens and you want to make more changes log in to the access point with a wired connection or wirelessly from a computer that is on the access control list gt To restrict access based on MAC addresses 1 6 Ta Select Configuration gt Security gt Advanced gt MAC Authentication The MAC Authentication screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Wireless Bridge WPS Profile Settings MAC Authentication MAC Authentication 802 11b bg ng F Turn Access Control On o Select Access
19. not possible e This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Industry Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Caution Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage
20. regu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable NOTE IMPORTANTE D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps GPL License Agreement GPL may be included in this product to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp downloads netgear com files GPLnotice pdf For GNU General Public License GPL related information please visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 2649 Notification of Compliance 66 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance in feet and meters Microwave ovens 30 feet 9 meters Baby Monitor Analog 20 feet 6 meters Baby Monitor Digital 40 feet 12 meters Cordless phone Analog 20 feet 6 meters Cordless phone Digital 30 feet 9 meters Bluetooth devices 20 feet 6 meters ZigBee 20 feet 6 meters Notification of Compliance 67 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Notification of Compliance 68
21. wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending on the type of data Time dependent information such as video or audio has a higher priority than normal traffic For WMM to function correctly wireless clients also have to support WMM Installation and Basic Configuration 21 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 gt To configure basic wireless QoS settings for 11b bg ng and 11a na 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless gt Basic gt QoS Settings The QoS Settings screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Security Wireless Bridge WPS Y Basic QoS Settings Wireless Settings Scheduled Wireless ON OFF gt QoS Settings 802 11b bg ng Advanced Qos Settings Enable Wi Fi Multimedia WMM Enable Disable WMM Powersave O Enable O Disable CANCEL APPLY 2 Wi FI Multimedia WMM is enabled by default Select the Disable radio button to disable WMM support 3 WMM Power Save is enabled by default Select the Disable radio button to disable WMM power save 4 Click Apply to save your settings Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs Note If you are configuring the access point from a wireless computer and you change the SSID channel or security profile settings you wil
22. 2 Lift the antenna so that it is vertical Note Refer to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the Advanced Configuration chapter 3 Connect an Ethernet cable from your access point to a LAN port on your router switch or hub Installation and Basic Configuration 17 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note By default the access point is set with the DHCP client disabled If your network uses dynamic IP addresses you have to change this setting To connect to the access point after the DHCP server on your network assigns it a new IP address enter the access point name into your web browser The default access point name is netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx represents the last 6 bytes of the MAC address The default name is printed on the bottom label of the access point 4 Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The Power LAN and WiFi LEDs should light up Verify Wireless Connectivity Using a computer with an 802 11b bg ng wireless adapter with the correct wireless settings needed to connect to the access point SSID WEP WPA MAC ACL etc verify connectivity by using a browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet or check for file and printer access on your network The default SSID for the 802 11b bg ng wireless mode is NETGEAR 11g The SSID of any wireless access adapters has to match the SSID conf
23. 2PS ProSafe 48 Port 10 100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and PoE e GS724TP ProSafe GS724TP 24 Port Gigabit Smart Switch and PoE e GS748TP ProSafe GS748TP 48 Port Gigabit Smart Switch and PoE Getting Started 6 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 System Requirements Before installing the access point make sure your system meets these requirements A 10 100 Mbps LAN device such as a hub or switch The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connector included in the package or one like it A 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC power source A web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later or Mozilla 3 0 or later At least one computer with the TCP IP protocol installed 802 11b g n compliant devices What s In the Box The package contains the following Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Ethernet cable Power adapter Vertical stand feet 2 Installation Guide Resource CD Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts Keep the original packing materials and use the packing materials to repack the access point if you need to return it for repair To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR website at www NETGEAR com Hardware Description This section describes the front rear and side hardware functions of the access point Getting Started
24. A2 or WPA for stronger wireless security Configure Security 27 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Note WEP and TKIP provide only legacy rates of operation So AES is the recommended solution to use the 802 11n rates and speed Manually Configure Security The following sections explain how to manually configure security Note If you use a wireless computer to change wireless security settings you will be disconnected when you click Apply Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the access point from a wired computer to make any further changes Configure WPA2 or WPA2 WPA or WPA The process of setting up WPA2 WPA or WPA2 WPA is very similar Consult the product document for your wireless clients and for instructions on configuring client WPA2 settings gt To configure WPA2 or WPA2 WPA or WPA in the access point 1 Select Configuration gt Security The Edit Security Profile screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Bridge WPS Profile Settings Edit Security Profile padvanced Profile Definition Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Oves Ono Authentication Settings Network Authentication Data Encryption TKIP AES WPA Passphrase Network Key PaRa Wireless Client Security Separation Disable w CANCEL APPLY 2 From the Network Authentication drop down list
25. access point and displays the General Settings screen IP Wireless Securi ity Wireless Bridge WPS Basic General nenia General Access Point Name net tgear334408 A Country Region United States CANCEL APPLY Install the Access Point Before installing the access point make sure that your Ethernet network is up and working You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet network so that computers with 802 11b g n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with computers on the Ethernet network In order for this to work correctly verify that you have met all of the system requirements shown in System Requirements on page 7 Tip Before mounting the access point in a high location first set up and test the access point to verify wireless network connectivity NETGEAR recommends that you configure the access point in this sequence 1 Specify your country or region Set the time Set the basic IP options Configure the wireless settings Deploy the access point IRUN Configure the System Settings for Your Location When you log in the Configuration tab is selected and the General screen is displayed This is where you specify your location The access point uses this setting to determine which channels should be used for wireless communication Installation and Basic Configuration 13 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 gt To set up the access point for your location 1 2
26. arme 52 Configure a Point to Multi Point Wireless Bridge 53 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting with the LEDS cooocoroccionccrriorars 56 AIMLEDS AS ON 6 isa aa 56 WIFLLED IS Of osmosis init 56 LAN LED IB O Missserariidda tddi ra rs rl dd 57 Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly 57 Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure lt 57 Time Out ENO 64 a a ir dai a 58 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default SetingS 2 20200 0 se08eGerbioeredud cee ewes 60 Technical Specifications yu idad ida Maes Me ac id dis 62 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics About the Access Point e Compatible NETGEAR Switches e System Requirements e What s In the Box e Hardware Description For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at http support netgear com Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 About the Access Point The 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 access point provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage interacting with a wireless network interface
27. basic IP settings Installation and Basic Configuration 16 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Wireless Access gt To configure your wireless settings for 11b bg ng 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless The Wireless Settings screen displays f Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Security Wireless Bridge WPS Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings gt Scheduled Wireless ON OFF QoS Settings 802 11b bg ng Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Mode 2 4GHz Band O 11b O 11bg O 11ng Turn Radio On v Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_1ing RF Switch Status ON Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes O No Channel Frequency Auto MCS Index Data Rate Channel Width Guard Interval Output Power CANCEL APPLY 2 Enter the wireless settings for your area See Wireless Settings on page 19 3 Click Apply to save your settings When you have completed the setup steps you can deploy the access point in your network If needed you can now reconfigure the computer that you set to use the static IP back to its original TCP IP settings Deploy the Access Point gt To deploy the access point 1 Disconnect the access point and position it where it will be deployed The best location is elevated such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle at the center of your wireless coverage area and within line of sight of all the mobile devices
28. connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub switch router or POE switch The Reset button has two functions e Reboot When pressed and released quickly the access point restarts Reset to Factory Defaults This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all settings to the factory default values See Factory Default Settings on page 60 Getting Started 9 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Side Panel WPS Wireless On Off Figure 3 WN604 side panel The side panel has a Wireless On Off button and an WPS button e Wireless On Off button You can use this button to turn the wireless radio off and on You can also schedule the wireless radio See Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 46 WPS button You can use WPS to add clients to the WN604 wireless network without typing the WPA or WPA2 password See Wireless Security Options on page 27 Product Label The label 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 2 00 II LAN LAN LAN LAN SECURITY PIN SERIAL MAC Figure 4 The label is located on the bottom of the access point Getting Started 10 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 Configu
29. ctions e Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware e Configuration File Management e Change the Administrator Password e Enable the SysLog Server e Activity Log e View Summary Information e Network Traffic Statistics e Available Wireless Station Statistics 34 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware The software of the access point is stored in flash memory and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR You can use youre browser to download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website and to send the upgrade file to the access point The browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later or Mozilla 1 5 or above gt To upgrade the firmware A WARNING When uploading firmware to the access point do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If the browser is interrupted the upload might fail corrupt the software and render the access point completely inoperable 1 On a computer that is connected to the access point with an Ethernet cable launch a browser 2 Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website and save it to your hard disk 3 Log in to the access point 4 Select Maintenance gt Upgrade gt Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support AE Firmware Upgrade Upgrade w backup Settings Firmware Upgrade gt Restore Settings
30. curely add a client to the wireless network without typing the WPA2 or WPA password WPS is compatible with WPA2 and WPA security The wireless client has to support WPS for this method to work gt To configure WPS 1 Select Configuration gt WPS The WPS Settings screen displays TER Monitoring Maintenance Support gt WPS Settings WPS Settings gt Add WPS Client WPS Settings WPS O Enable Disable Router s PIN 12345670 d Disable Router s PIN Keep Existing Wireless Settings CANCEL APPLY 2 Select the Enable radio button to enable WPS on your access point 3 Adjust the other settings on the screen as needed e Router s PIN This is the PIN that a registrar can use to configure the access point s wireless settings through WPS This PIN is also on the product label You can use an external registrar to configure the access point s SSID and security settings through WPS and you will be prompted to enter the PIN that is displayed here Note By using this WPS PIN an external registrar can set or get the access point s wireless settings through WPS and apply the settings to connect itself to the access point Disable Router s PIN Select this check box if you want to disable the access point s PIN An external registrar can only configure the access point s wireless settings through WPS only when the PIN is enabled by default this check box is not selected Configure Security 30 Wi
31. e Window Valid values are 1 3 7 15 31 63 127 255 511 or 1024 The value for cwMax has to be higher than the value for cwMin Max Burst Length Specifies in milliseconds the maximum burst length allowed for packet bursts on the wireless network A packet burst is a collection of multiple frames transmitted without header information Valid values for maximum burst length are 0 0 through 999 9 Enable Wireless Bridging The access point lets you build large bridged wireless networks Select the desired access point mode for your environment e Wireless Point to Point Bridge In this mode the access point can communicate with another bridge mode wireless access point and with wireless clients if this option is enabled Advanced Configuration 49 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 e 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 has to be set to point to point bridge mode using the MAC address of this WN604 They then send all traffic to this Master rather than communicating directly with each other The WN604 can associate with wireless clients if this option is enabled e Client In this mode the access point acts as a client It is used to extend the LAN of clients that do not have wireless connectivity gt To configure bridging on your access point 1 Select Confi
32. end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to 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 invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Declaration of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resid
33. ential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notification of Compliance 65 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 FCC Caution e Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment e This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation e For product available in the USA market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is
34. ernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Notification of Compliance 64 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Svenska Harmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan star 6verensstammelse med de Swedish v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir pv ad Radiolan er samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar Icelandic kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende Norwegian krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF This device is a 2 4 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying public access to telecommunications and or network services This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHZ For detailed information the
35. guration gt Wireless Bridge The following screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Securi gt Bridging Bridging i o Bridging 802 11b bg ng Enable Wireless Bridging v Local MAC Address 00 aa bb cc dd e0 wireless Point to Point Bridge O Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge O client Enable Wireless Client Association v Profile Name Security Enable Y 1 NETGEAR WDS 1 Open System CANCEL APPLY 2 Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box 3 Select one of the following radio buttons e Wireless Point to Point Bridge e Wireless Point to Multi Point Bridge e Client mode 4 If you selected one of the first two options e Select the security profile whose settings you want to edit e Inthe Enable Wireless Association table select the Enable check box for the profile you want to edit Advanced Configuration 50 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 e Click Edit The Edit Security Profile screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System gt Bridging Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Profile Name _NETGEAR WDS 1 Remote MAC Address L Authentication Settings Network Authentication Data Encryption BACK CANCEL APPLY 5 Click Back to return to the previous screen and enable the profile 6 If you selected Client e MAC Clone This option displays only in client mode Use it to c
36. h 1024 65535 11ng The aggregation length defines the size of aggregated packets Larger aggregation lengths might sometimes lead to better network performance The default is 65535 A MPDU 11ng Aggregated MAC protocol data unit Aggregates several MAC frames into a single large frame to achieve higher throughput The default is Enable Advanced Configuration 47 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 RIFS Transmission 11ng Reduced interframe space transmission RIFS transmissions are shorter than other interframe spaces and if enabled allow transmission of successive frames at different transmit powers The default is Disable DTIM Interval The delivery traffic indication message specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255 The default is 3 Preamble Type 11b bg only A long transmit preamble might provide a more reliable connection or a slightly longer range A short transmit preamble gives better performance The Auto settings automatically handles both long and short preambles The default is Auto 802 11d Enable this option to include support for additional regulatory domains that are not in the current standard Max Wireless Clients The number of wireless clients that can associate with the AP at one time The default is 20 Advanced QoS Settings Wireless Multimedia Extension WME or Wi Fi Multimedia WMM is a subset of the 802 11e standard WME allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending
37. he default is Disabled Wireless Security Options Your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter For this reason use the security features of your wireless equipment The access point provides highly effective security features Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network Restrict access based on MAC address You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WN604 MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID If you disable broadcast of the SSID only devices that have the correct SSID can connect This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP Vista and Unix systems but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers e Use WPA or WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access WPA data encryption provides data security The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise Use WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption provides data security WEP is a legacy security setting NETGEAR recommends that you use WP
38. ient e Station EDCA Parameters Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types of data transmitted from the wireless client to the access point If WMM is disabled you cannot configure Station EDCA parameters QoS queues and parameters are described in the following table 3 Click Apply so that your changes take effect Table 3 QoS queues and parameters QoS queue Description Data 0 Voice High priority queue minimum delay Time sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming media are automatically sent to this queue Data 1 Video High priority queue minimum delay Time sensitive video data is automatically sent to this queue Data 2 Best Effort Medium priority queue medium throughput and delay Most traditional IP data is sent to this queue Data 3 Background Lowest priority queue high throughput Bulk data that requires maximum throughput and is not time sensitive is sent to this queue FTP data for example AIFS Arbitration Inter Frame Specifies a wait time in milliseconds for data frames Valid values for AIFS Space are 1 through 255 cwMin Minimum Contention Upper limit in milliseconds of a range from which the initial random backoff Window wait time is determined Valid values are 1 3 7 15 31 63 127 255 511 or 1024 The value for cwMin has to be lower than the value for cwMax cwMax Maximum Contention Upper limit in milliseconds for the doubling of the random backoff valu
39. ight not work with your network Check the access point s default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It Check these items The access point is correctly installed LAN connections are OK and it is powered on Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK The default configuration of the WN604 is for a static IP address of 192 168 0 100 anda subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 with DHCP disabled Make sure your network configuration settings are correct If you are using the NetBIOS name of the access point to connect ensure that your computer and the access point are on the same network segment or that there is a WINS server on your network If your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically DHCP client restart it If your computer uses a fixed static IP address ensure that it is using an IP address in the range of the WN604 The access point default IP address is 192 168 0 100 and the default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Troubleshooting 57 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Time Out Error If you get a time out error when you enter a URL or IP address try these suggestions Check to see if other PCs work If they do ensure that your PC s TCP IP settings are correct If using a fixed static IP address check the subnet mask default gateway DNS and IP addresses If the PCs are configured
40. igured in the access point If they do not match no wireless connection is made Note If you are unable to connect see Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 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 access point The latency data throughput performance and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WN604 For complete performance specifications see Appendix A Supplemental Information For best results place your access point e Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate Installation and Basic Configuration 18 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 e Inn elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line of sight access even if through walls e Away from sources of interference such as PCs microwaves and 2 4 GHz cordless phones e Away from large metal surfaces Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side to side coverage Putting the antenna in a horizontal position provides best up and down coverage The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement Some types of security con
41. ing gt Logs The Logs screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System Wireless Stations Statistics o 17 00 21 passwd Password for root changed by root A 17 00 26 syslog IP Address 192 168 0 100 is assigned to 16 00 28 crond 293 crond busybox 1 11 0 started log 1 16 00 29 init init starting pid 302 tty dev ttyS0 16 00 35 login 302 root login on tty30 16 06 47 syslog DHCP IP 192 168 0 100 is assigned to brtr 16 10 00 hostapd wifiOvapO STA 00 03 7 07 22 05 IEEE 80 16 10 09 hostapd wifiOvapO STA 00 03 7 07 22 05 IEEE 80 16 29 36 hostapd wifiOvapO STA 00 03 7 07 22 05 IEEE 80 19 13 59 hostapd wifiOvapO STA 00 03 7 07 22 05 IEEE 60 gt REFRESH CLEAR SAVE AS The Logs screen displays the access point system activity You can click Refresh to update the display click Clear to clear the log content or click Save As to save the log contents into a file on a disk drive Management 40 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 View Summary Information The System screen which you access through the Monitoring tab provides a summary of the current access point configuration settings including current IP settings and current wireless settings This information is read only so any changes have to be made on other screens To navigate to this screen select Monitoring gt System Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support Wireless Stations Logs
42. ireless Security Options 2 565 0004 ceed eee dened ee ee eee 2l Manually Configure Security oooooooooooooo ee 28 Configure WPA2 or WPA2 WPA or WPA o ocoocccococo o 28 COMODO WEP insano aaa 29 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 5 226550 64008042 eben eee eee eae 30 Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network 31 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 020 000 32 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Chapter 4 Management Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware 35 Configuration File Management oocccccccco ee 36 Change the Administrator Password 0 20000 cece eeee 38 Enable the SYSLOG Server sucias a RRA 39 ACY o hot 204 29 459 ORES DHSS OEE DD ROE RAEEE TE 40 View Summary Information 0 0000 eee 41 System Screen Fields 0000 0c eee eee 41 Network Traffic Statisties eti s c6 tn wha rad Saad oie abate 42 Statistic Screen Fields ico rr newer aed 43 Available Wireless Station Statistics o oooooooooo o 43 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration schedule the Wireless Radio 0 25 44 5004 e ee im ee ees 46 Advanced Wireless Settings o 0 00 00 0c eee eae 46 Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields 47 Advanced QoS SeuiniGS vists rr EN aida AA 48 Enable Wireless Bridging scirsesirricisreereercio rre 49 Configure a Point to Point Bridge lt lt lt lt ooromormccrrncr
43. l Static IP address 192 168 0 100 Ethernet MAC address See bottom label Port speed 10 100 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP client Disabled Supplemental Information 60 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Table 4 Access point default onfiguration settings continued Feature Default setting Time zone USA Pacific Operating mode Access point name Wireless communication Access point netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless access point Ethernet MAC address Enabled Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Wireless network name SSID Disabled NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast network name SSID Enabled Security Disabled 1Best Transmission speed Country Region Varies by region Scheduled wireless On Off 80211 b bg ng radio frequency channel Output power Disabled Auto Full Wireless card access List WMM support All wireless stations allowed Enabled a Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead can lower actual data throughput rate Supplemental Information 61 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Technical Specifications Table 5 WN604 Technical Specifications Feature Specification 802 11g da
44. l lose your wireless connection when you click Apply To connect to the wireless network you have to change the wireless settings of your computer to match the new settings gt To set up and test wireless connectivity 1 Select Configuration gt System Verify that the correct country region in which the wireless interface will operate has been selected 2 Click Apply to save any changes 3 Select Configuration gt Wireless Installation and Basic Configuration 22 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 4 Ensure that the auto channel default feature is selected for your network This feature selects a channel that has the least interference It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your access point 5 Click Apply to save any changes 6 Select Configuration gt Security For initial configuration and testing the Network Authentication setting is set to Open System and the default SSID to NETGEAR_11ng For more information about configuring a profile see Security Profiles on page 25 Note The SSID of any station has to match the SSID you configured in the access point If they do not match you will not get a wireless connection to the access point 7 Click Apply to save any changes 8 Configure and test your PCs for
45. led by default If the name is broadcast it can be easily detected by clients 4 From the Network Authentication drop down list select the network authentication type you want to use for this profile 5 Select the data encryption strength from the drop down list 6 Wireless client security separation is disabled by default If enabled the associated wireless clients cannot communicate with each other 7 Click Apply to save your settings The following sections explain the fields on this screen and how to set up security Edit Security Profile Screen Fields An overview of the information that is required to set up a security profile follows Profile Definition Wireless Network Name SSID This is the name of your wireless network It is set to the default name of NETGEAR_11ng Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID If you disable broadcast of the SSID only devices that have the correct SSID can connect This nullifies the wireless network Configure Security 25 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP Vista and Unix systems but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers The default is enabled Authentication Settings Network Authentication The access point is set by default as an open system with no authentication When setting up network authentication bear in mind the following e If y
46. lla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Latvian Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklar ka Radiolan atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuviy iuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad is Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas Lithuanian 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de Dutch essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet Hungarian k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b eldirasainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza ze Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostatymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e Portuguese outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Slovenian relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e Radiolan sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky Slovak pr slu n ustanovenia Sm
47. ncludes the following sections Troubleshooting with the LEDs Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It Time Out Error 55 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Troubleshooting with the LEDs You can use the LEDs on the front panel of the access point for troubleshooting All LEDs Are Off It takes a few seconds for the Power LED to light up Wait a minute and check the Power LED again If the access point has no power e Make sure the power adapter is connected to the access point e Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet If it is in a power strip make sure the power strip is turned on If it is plugged directly into the wall verify that it is not a switched outlet Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point WiFi LED Is Off The wireless radio is turned off or the antenna is not working There are two ways to turn off the wireless radio the Wireless On Off button on the side of the access point and the Schedule Wireless Radio feature Wireless On Off Figure 7 You can use the Wireless On Off button to control the wireless radio For information about the Schedule Wireless Radio feature see Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 46 Check the following 1 Make sure that the wireless radio is turned on If it is and the WiFi LED stays off disconnect the access point from it
48. nections can take slightly longer to establish and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer Wireless Settings This section describes how to configure the available wireless settings gt To configure the wireless settings 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless The Wireless Settings screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support IP Wireless Bridge WPS Basic Wireless Settings gt Wireless Settings Scheduled Wireless ON OFF gt QoS Settings 802 11b bg ng gt Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Mode 2 4GHz Band O 11b O 11bg 11ng Turn Radio On Y Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_1ing RF Switch Status ON Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes O no Channel Frequency Auto w MCS Index f Data Rate Best v Channel Width 20Mz M Guard Interval Auto x Output Power Full v CANCEL APPLY 2 Configure the wireless settings The settings are described in the following section 3 Click Apply to save your 802 11b bg ng wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Mode Select the desired wireless operating mode The default is 11ng The options are e 11b All 802 11b wireless stations can be used The 802 11g wireless stations can still be used if they can operate in 802 11b mode Installation and Basic Configuration 19 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 e 11bg Both 802 11b and 802 11g wireless stations are suppor
49. nitoring Maintenance Support System Logs Statistics rola Statione Wireless Stations Available Wireless Stations 802 Ling AEREA ee at REFRESH DETAILS 2 Click Refresh to update this screen Tip If the access point is rebooted the table data is lost until the access point rediscovers the devices To force the access point to look for associated devices click the Refresh button Management 44 Advanced Configuration This chapter includes the following sections Schedule the Wireless Radio Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced QoS Settings Enable Wireless Bridging 45 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Schedule the Wireless Radio You can schedule the times when the wireless radio is on and off for any day of the week This feature depends on the NTP Network Time Protocol functionality If an NTP client request fails then last configured value of radio status is restored Also if the wireless radio is disabled then the scheduled feature does not work gt To schedule the wireless radio 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless gt Scheduled Wireless On Off The Scheduled Wireless On Off screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support Wireless Bridge WPS Scheduled Wireless ON OFF Scheduled Wireless ON OFF Scheduled Wireless on off Gon MoT Radio off schedule Radio ON Time Radio OFF Time 18 By default the
50. ntenance Password Reset Sra Restore Settings Upgrade eiackunisetings Restore Settings O gt Restore Settings Restore saved settings from a file CANCEL APPLY 2 Enter the full path to the backup file on your computer or click the Browse button to locate the file 3 Click Restore to upload the file After completing the upload the WN604 reboots automatically gt To restore the factory settings 1 Select Maintenance gt Reset gt Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults screen displays Configuration Monitoring METAS Support Reboot AP Restore Defaults REPO Deraulss Restore Defaults Restore to factory default settings O Yes No CANCEL APPLY 2 Select the Yes radio button 3 Click Apply to reset to the factory default settings After a restore the access point password is password the default LAN IP address is 192 168 0 100 and the access point name is reset to the name on the label on the bottom of the unit Management 37 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Change the Administrator Password The user name of admin cannot be changed The default password is password You should change this to a more secure password gt To change the administrator password 1 Select Maintenance gt Password The following screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support Reset Upgrade gt Change Password Change Password Change Password Current Password New Password
51. on the type of data Time dependent information such as video or audio has a higher priority than normal traffic For WME to function correctly wireless clients also need to support WME 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 better performance of differentiated wireless traffic like Voice over IP VoIP other types of audio video and streaming media as well as traditional IP data gt To configure advanced QoS settings 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless gt Advanced gt QoS Settings The QoS Settings screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Security Wireless Bridge WPS gt Basic QoS Settings Advanced Wireless Settings gt QoS Settings Qos Settings 802 11b bg ng AP EDCA parameters AIFS Max Burst Data 1 Background Wiis aoao Data 2 Video 7 3 1s 3008 Data 3 Voice 3 MA Map isos Station EDCA parameters Data 0 Best Effort ME 15 1023 o carn Eee 2_ 7 3 5 5008 na Ge CANCEL APPLY Advanced Configuration 48 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 2 Enter the QoS parameters AP EDCA Parameters Specify the AP EDCA Enhanced Distributed Channel Access parameters for different types of data transmitted from the access point to the wireless cl
52. onfigure a new MAC address on the AP client if desired e MAC Clone Address If the MAC Clone option has been enabled enter the new MAC address in hexadecimal format It is used by the client in place of its default physical address 7 Click Apply The following sections help you to physically configure your access point as a point to point bridge or a point to multi point bridge Advanced Configuration 51 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point to Point Bridge AP 1 AP 2 point to point point to point bridge mode bridge mode fe vows 11 ie spee LAN segment1 LAN segment 2 a Figure 5 Wireless point to point bridge setup To configure a point to point bridge da 2 3 Select Configuration gt Wireless Bridge gt Bridging The Bridging screen displays Configure the first access point AP 1 on LAN segment 1 in point to point bridge mode Configure AP 2 on LAN segment 2 in point to point bridge mode AP 1 needs to have AP 2 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP 2 needs to have AP 1 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field Configure and verify the following parameters for both access points e Verify that the LAN networks of the access points are both configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices e Both use the same ESSID channel authentication mode if any and security settings if security is in use Click Apply to save y
53. op down list select the local time zone for your access point from a list of all available time zones The default is USA Pacific NTP Client Enable NTP client to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP server The default is Enable Note You need an Internet connection to get the current time Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box if you have a custom NTP server By default this option is disabled Hostname IP Address Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP server The default is time b netgear com 3 Click Apply Set Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your access point are entered on this screen Most of the default settings work in most cases However if your access point is part of a more complex LAN network then modify the settings to meet the requirements of your network based on the explanation of the various fields Installation and Basic Configuration 15 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 gt To configure the basic IP settings of your access point 1 Select Configuration gt IP gt IP Settings The IP Settings screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System Wireless Security Wireless Bridge WPS gt IP Settings IP Settings IP Settings DHCP Client O Enable O Disable IP Address EPR IP Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway L AAA Primary DNS Server 1202 56 230 5 Secondary DNS Server 1202 56 230 6 Network Integrity Check
54. ou are using access point mode then all options are available In bridge mode some options might be unavailable e Legacy adapters might not support WPA or WPA2 Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA or WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings You can configure the access point to use the types of network authentication shown in the following table Table 2 Network authentication types Type Description Open System Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption Shared Key This is used with WEP encryption You enter at least one shared key WPA PSK TKIP or TKIP AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase network key WPA2 PSK Select this only if all clients support WPA2 If selected you have to WPAZ is a later version of WPA use AES or TKIP AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase Network key WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK This selection allows clients to use either WPA with TKIP or WPA2 with AES If selected you have to use TKIP AES encryption and enter the WPA passphrase Network key a All options are available if using access point mode In bridge modes some options might be unavailable Data Encryption The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected see Table 2 otherwise the default is None e None
55. our settings Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and LAN 2 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 Advanced Configuration 52 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point to Multi Point Wireless Bridge AP 1 AP 3 point to point point to point bridge mode bridge mode AP 2 master A point to multi point bridge mode a L ge epes R Hub or switch AO AR gt LAN segment 1 LAN segment 1 LAN segment 1 Figure 6 Wireless point to multipoint bridge setup To configure a point to multi point wireless bridge 1 Select Configuration gt Wireless Bridge gt Bridging The Bridging screen displays 2 Configure the operating mode of the access points e Configure the first access point AP 1 on LAN segment 1 in point to point bridge mode with the remote MAC address of AP 2 e Because it is in the central location configure AP 2 on LAN segment 2 in point to multi point bridge mode The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are required in AP 2 e Configure AP 3 on LAN 3 in point to point bridge mode with the remote MAC address of AP 2 3 Verify the following parameters for all access points e Verify that the LAN networks of the access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices e Only one access point is configured
56. r herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit den German grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hinduetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele 63 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los Spanish requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EMnvikh Greek ME THN MAPOY2A NETGEAR Inc AHAQNEI OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI MPOZ2 TI OYZIOAEIZ ANAITHZEI2 KAI T12 AOINE 2XETIKE2 AIATA EIZ TH OAHMAZ 1999 5 EK Francais French Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite da
57. re Wireless Access Deploy the Access Point Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Configure Basic QoS Settings Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Log In to the Access Point The access point is set by default with the IP address of 192 168 0 100 with DHCP disabled gt To log in to the access point 1 Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter a If this computer is part of your network record its TCP IP configuration settings b Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192 168 0 210 and 255 255 255 0 for the subnet mask 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point to the computer SS le l l O 3 Power up the access point a Connect the power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet b Make sure that the Power On Off button on the rear panel is in the On position pressed in 4 Verify the following e The Power LED is on The LAN LED is on for the LAN port that is connected to your powered on computer e The WiFi LED is blinking 5 Launch a web browser and enter http 192 168 0 100 in the address field You are prompted to log in 6 Type admin in the User name field and password in the Password field both in lower case letters and click Login Installation and Basic Configuration 12 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Your web browser finds the
58. reless N150 Access Point WN604 e Keep Existing Wireless Settings Select this check box if you want to keep the current wireless settings the same when you use WPS to add a client device 4 Click Apply so that your changes take effect Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network WPS is compatible with WPA2 and WPA security The wireless client has to support WPS for this method to work Check the documentation that came with the wireless client machine You can use the WPS button on the side of the access point or you can log in to the access point and use the Add WPS Client feature gt To add a client using the WPS button 1 Press the WPS button located on the side of the access point The WPS LED on the front of the access point flashes The access point tries to associate with a wireless client 2 Go to the wireless client Follow the WPS instructions that came with it to press a WPS button The wireless client attempts to join the wireless network If it successfully joins then it is automatically configured with the wireless network SSID and wireless security gt To add a client when logged in to the access point 1 Select Configuration gt WPS gt Add WPS Client and click the Next button The Add WPS Client screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System gt WPS Settings Add WPS Client pend ayes Clear Add WPS Client Select a Setup Method E push Button Recommended an ei
59. s for channel width 2 0 MHz and guard interval short 400 ms Best 7 2 Mbps 14 4 Mbps 21 7 Mbps 28 9 Mbps 43 3 Mbps 57 8 Mbps 65 Mbps 72 2 Mbps e Data rates for channel width 20 MHz and guard interval long 800 ms Best 6 5 Mbps Data rates for channel width 40 MHz and guard interval short Best 15 Mbps 30 Mbps 45 Mbps 60 Mbps 90 Mbps 120 Mbps 135 Mbps 150 Mbps e Data rates for channel width 40 MHz and guard interval long Best 13 5 Mbps 27 Mbps 40 5 Mbps 54 Mbps 81 Mbps 108Mbps 121 5 Mbps 135 Mbps Channel Width From the drop down list select the desired channel width e 20 MHZ This is the static legacy mode It gives the least throughput e 40 MHz This is the static high throughput mode Legacy clients cannot connect in this mode e 20 40 MHz This is the dynamic compatibility mode Guard Interval From the drop down list select the desired guard interval The guard interval protects from interference from other transmissions The default is Auto Output Power From the drop down list select the transmit power of the access point The options are Full Half Quarter Eighth and Minimum Decrease the transmit power if two or more APs are close together and use the same channel frequency The default is Full The transmit power might vary depending on the local regulatory regulations Configure Basic QoS Settings Wireless Multimedia WMM is a subset of the 802 11e standard WMM allows
60. s of the access point Default Gateway The default gateway for 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 Identifies the 802 11 operating mode of the WN604 Channel Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using Auto is the default channel setting Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired LAN and wireless WLAN interface network traffic gt To access Statistics information 1 Select Monitoring gt Statistics The Statistics screen displays Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System Wireless Stations Statistics Statistics Wired Ethernet P ackets O o EN gt o Wireless 802 11ng Unicast Packets o Broadcast Packets O Multicast Packets o Total Packets o Total Bytes o REFRESH 2 Click Refresh to update the Statistics information for each interface Management 42 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Statistic Screen Fields Wired Ethernet Packets The number of packets sent and received since the WN604 was restarted Bytes The number of bytes sent and received since the WN604 was restarted Wireless 11b bg ng Unicast Packets The unicast packets sent and received in 802 11n g mode since the
61. s power source and then plug it in again 2 Make sure the antenna is securely connected to the access point 3 Contact NETGEAR technical support if the WiFi LED remains off Troubleshooting 56 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 LAN LED Is Off There is a hardware connection problem Check these items Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device hub switch or router A switch hub or router has to be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem LAN LED does not light up if there is a 10 Mbps link In such cases the LAN LED blinks if there is activity Make sure the connected device is turned on Be sure the correct cable is used Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable If the network device has Auto Uplink MDI MDIX ports you can use either a crossover cable or a normal patch cable Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly There is a configuration problem Check these items You might not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP IP changes take effect Restart the computer The computer with the wireless adapter might not have the correct TCP IP settings to communicate with the network Restart the computer and check that TCP IP is set up correctly for that network The usual setting for Windows network properties is to obtain an IP address automatically The access point s default values m
62. select the option that you want to use to secure your network NETGEAR recommends WPA2 but you can select any of the following depending on whether your client devices support WPA2 Configure Security 28 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 e WPA2 PSK With this setting only wireless clients that support WPA2 can access the wireless network By default the Data Encryption field is set to AES e WPA PSK amp WPA2 PSK Wireless clients using WPA2 or WPA can access the wireless network By default the Data Encryption field is set to TKIP AES e WPA TKIP Wireless clients using WPA can access the wireless network 3 In the WPA Passphrase Network Key field enter the password that you want to use to secure the wireless network 4 Wireless client security separation is disabled by default If it is enabled associated wireless clients cannot communicate with each other This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations 5 Click Apply to save your settings Configure WEP WEP is a legacy security option NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 or WPA gt To configure WEP data encryption de Select Configuration gt Security The Edit Security Profile screen displays 2 From the Network Authentication drop down list select either Open System or Shared Key authentication TER Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Wireless Bridge WPS gt Profile Settings Edit Security Profile
63. ssion O Disable DTIM Interval 1 255 Preamble Type O Long 802 11d Client Isolation Disable Max Wireless Clients 63 CANCEL APPLY 2 Enter the appropriate information The fields are described in the following section 3 Click Apply so that your changes take effect Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields RTS Threshold 0 2347 Request to Send Threshold The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection mechanism or the CSMA CA mechanism for packet transmission With the CSMA CD transmission mechanism the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period With the CSMA CA transmission mechanism the transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS Clear to Send packet before sending the actual packet data The default is 2347 Fragmentation Length 256 2346 This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation Packets larger than the size programmed in this field are fragmented The fragmentation threshold value has to be larger than the RTS threshold value The default is 2346 Beacon Interval 100 1000 The beacon interval specifies the time in milleseconds between 100 and 1000 transmissions which allows the access point to synchronize the wireless network The default is 100 Aggregation Lengt
64. ta rates 1 2 5 5 11 12 18 24 36 38 54 amp 108 Mbps Auto rate capable 802 11ng data rates Operating frequencies Data rates for channel width 20 MHz and guard Interval short 400ms Best 7 2 Mbps 14 4 Mbps 21 7 Mbps 28 9 Mbps 43 3 Mbps 57 8 Mbps 65 Mbps 72 2 Mbps Data Rates for Channel Width 20 MHz and guard Interval long 800 ms Best 6 5 Mbps 13 Mbps 19 5 Mbps 26 Mbps 39 Mbps 52 Mbps 58 5 Mbps 65 Mbps Data Rates for channel width 40 MHz and guard Interval short Best 15 Mbps 30 Mbps 45 Mbps 60 Mbps 90 Mbps 120 Mbps 135 Mbps 150 Mbps Data Rates for channel width 40 MHz and guard Interval long Best 13 5 Mbps 27 Mbps 40 5 Mbps 54 Mbps 81 Mbps 108 Mbps 121 5 Mbps 135 Mbps 2 412 2 462 GHz US 2 457 2 462 GHz Spain 2 412 2 484 GHz Japan 2 457 2 472 GHz France 2 412 2 472 GHz Europe ETSI 802 11 b bg ng encryption Network management Maximum clients 64 bits 128 bit and 152 bit WEP AES TKIP data encryption Web based configuration and status monitoring Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node maximum 20 supported Status LEDs Power WPS WiFi Ethernet LAN 4 Power adapter Electromagnetic compliance Environmental specifications 12VDC 1A FCC Part 15 Class B and Class E CE and C TICK Operating temperature 0 to 40 C Storage temperature 20 to 70 C Operating humidity 10 90
65. ted e 11ng All 11b 11g and 11ng wireless stations can be used This is the default If you select this option then two additional options Channel Width and Guard Interval are display Note If you select an option and some settings on this screen are not available then you have to select the Turn Radio On radio button to make those settings available 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 your wireless network It is set to the default name of NETGEAR_11ng for 802 11b bg ng RF Switch Status The WN604 also has an external hardware switch to enable or disable the radio RF This field shows its current status When the RF switch is off you cannot change wireless parameters Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID If you disable broadcast of the SSID only devices that have the correct SSID can connect This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP Vista and Unix systems but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers The default is enabled Channel Frequency From the drop down list select the channel you wish to use on your wireless LAN The wireless channel in use is between 1 and 11 for United States and Canada 1
66. ther press the Push Button physically on the access point or press the Button below Soft Push Button O PIN Personal Identification Number Configure Security 31 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 2 Select either the Push Button Recommended button or the PIN Personal Identification 3 4 5 Number button The Push Button method is easier while the PIN method is more secure The Push Button method lets you add a client with the WPS push button on the side panel of the WN604 and the push button on the client The PIN method requires you to enter the wireless clients PIN which should be displayed on the client s utility interface A progress bar on the Connecting to New Wireless Client screen shows the status of the wireless connection Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge WPS Settings Add WPS Client gt Add WPS Client Connecting to New Wireless Client Please click the software or hardware button on the client to start the WPS process OIEA Cancel If the wireless client is added a Success message displays If the wireless settings changed you are notified You can click OK to view the new settings Configuration Monitoring Maintenance Support System IP Wireless Security Wireless Bridge WPS Settings Add WPS Client gt Add WPS Client Sucina The wireless client 11 00 00 22 00 00 has been added to
67. uit layout s described herein Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started About the Access Point 20064608 646 vin caba seeded Gases 6 Compatible NETGEAR Switches 0000 2 eee eae 6 System Requirements c2 iccrsrcanerergeresanecdarecemeeenas 7 Whats INTE BOX lt 2 3 5025 A aid as 7 Hardware Description naana cn ak eee dade hae eed ead ae cece ins T Fon Panek iaren a is A a 8 Rear Panel ata errata dad 9 Side Panel p20 640 cir ridad id Ad Ad 10 Product Label oasis io 10 Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration Log In to the Access Point o coso ross erre i eredes 12 Install the Access Point scsc30264 cria ata 13 Configure the System Settings for Your Location 13 SECS TIMO vr errata crear rcadarceadaesacideds ERR 15 Seu Basie IP OplOns viril rra ani n 15 Configure Wireless ACCESS 0 2 cece eee ce eee eens 17 Deploy the Access Point 05 arras asa drdndawa 17 Verify Wireless Connectivity coo occooocorooccsnirirncian ss 18 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 18 Wireless Settings ses ue e e e a ee tda 19 Wireless Settings Screen Fields 2 0 c2ss40esc0 52086 da 19 Configure Basic QoS Settings 2 00s dseeeess shaver eee 21 Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ooo oooo ooo 22 Chapter 3 Configure Security Security POTES ssa sa id e id Avacd ee 25 Edit Security Profile Screen FieldS o oooooooooooo 25 W
68. wireless connectivity Set up the wireless adapters 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 Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity you can configure the advanced wireless security functions Installation and Basic Configuration 23 Configure Security This chapter includes the following sections Security Profiles Wireless Security Options Manually Configure Security Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 24 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Security Profiles Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID You can configure only one wireless security profile You can set up a single security profile for 802 11b bg ng which is the default profile gt To configure a security profile 1 Select Configuration gt Security The Edit Security Profile screen displays Edit Security Profile Profile Definition Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_1ing Broadcast Wireless Network Name SSID Yes No Authentication Settings Network Authentication Data Encryption Wireless Client Security Separation Disable Y 2 Enter the wireless network name SSID for the wireless network It is set by default to NETGEAR_11ng 3 Select Yes or No to enable or disable the broadcast wireless network name SSID It is enab

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