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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualA-2 Default Settings and Technical Specificationsv1.0, March 2010Time Zone USA-PacificWireles

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualDefault Settings and Technical Specifications A-3v1.0, March 2010Technical SpecificationsTabl

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Related Documents B-1v1.0, March 2010Appendix BRelated DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complet

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Index-1v1.0, March 2010IndexNumerics2.4 GHz/5 GHz concurrent 1-220 MHz 2-1620/40 MHz 2-1640 MHz 2-16802.11a/b/g/n 1-3standards compliance 1-2802.11b/g

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIndex-2v1.0, March 2010beacon interval 5-4bridgenetwork authentication 3-3bridge mode wireles

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIndex-3v1.0, March 2010table A-1firmwareupgrade 4-2FLASH 4-1formats, document 1-xifragmentati

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIndex-4v1.0, March 2010NTP server, configure 2-8Ooperating modes, supportedpoint-to-multi-poi

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIndex-5v1.0, March 2010wireless network name (SSID) 3-2security profilesabout 3-2security pro

xiv1.0, March 2010About This ManualThe NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIndex-6v1.0, March 2010wireless bridging and repeating 5-6wireless channelchanging 2-15, 2-18

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manualxiiv1.0, March 2010• Scope. This manual is written for the WN604 Wireless Access Point accord

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manualxiiiv1.0, March 2010– Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Man

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1-1v1.0, March 2010Chapter 1IntroductionThis chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. It also inclu

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual1-2 Introductionv1.0, March 2010Supported Standards and ConventionsThe following standards an

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIntroduction 1-3v1.0, March 2010• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual1-4 Introductionv1.0, March 2010Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 c

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIntroduction 1-5v1.0, March 2010System RequirementsBefore installing the WN604, make sure you

v1.0, March 2010ii© 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved..Technical SupportPlease refer to the support information card that shipped with your pr

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual1-6 Introductionv1.0, March 2010Front PanelThe WN604 front hardware functions are described b

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIntroduction 1-7v1.0, March 2010Table 1-1. Front Panel LED IndicatorsItem LED DESCRIPTION1Po

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual1-8 Introductionv1.0, March 2010Rear PanelThe WN604 rear panel functions are described below:

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualIntroduction 1-9v1.0, March 2010Side PanelThe WN604 side panel hardware functions are describ

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual1-10 Introductionv1.0, March 2010

2-1v1.0, March 2010Chapter 2Basic Installation and ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-2 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 2010Wireless Equipment Placement and Rang

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-3v1.0, March 2010There are several ways you can enhanc

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-4 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 2010Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-5v1.0, March 20103. Click Login. The main menu of the

v1.0, March 2010iiiRegulatory Compliance InformationThis section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National law

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-6 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 2010This unique name is the access point

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-7v1.0, March 20108. Select IP on the main menu. The IP

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-8 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 20102. Configure the following informatio

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-9v1.0, March 2010Configuring Wireless AccessTo configu

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-10 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 20102. Lift the antennae on either side

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-11v1.0, March 2010Logging In Using the Default IP Addr

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-12 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 2010Setting Basic IP Options The basic I

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-13v1.0, March 2010– IP Subnet Mask. The Access Point w

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-14 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 20101. From main menu under Configuratio

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-15v1.0, March 2010• Turn Radio On. On by default, you

v1.0, March 2010ivFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to UserThis product does not contain any user serviceable compon

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-16 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 2010• Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-17v1.0, March 2010Configuring Basic QoS SettingsWi-Fi

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual2-18 Basic Installation and Configurationv1.0, March 2010Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireles

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualBasic Installation and Configuration 2-19v1.0, March 2010Program the wireless adapter of your

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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-1v1.0, March 2010Chapter 3Configuring SecurityThis chapter helps you to configure the secur

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-2v1.0, March 2010Understanding Security ProfilesSecurity Profiles let you configure unique

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-3v1.0, March 2010• Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-4v1.0, March 2010• Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authenticat

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-5v1.0, March 2010Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)WPS is a new and simple method that lets you ea

v1.0, March 2010vFCC Guidelines for Human ExposureThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-6v1.0, March 2010• Disable AP’s PIN. Click in the checkbox if you wish to disable the AP’s

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-7v1.0, March 20103. After reading the information, click the Next button. The Select a Setu

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-8v1.0, March 20106. If the wireless client is added successfully and the WN604’s wireless s

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-9v1.0, March 2010Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for more securit

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-10v1.0, March 2010To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings:1. From your Web browser,

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-11v1.0, March 2010– Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-12v1.0, March 2010To configure a Security Profile:1. From your Web browser, log in to the W

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-13v1.0, March 20102. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu, select encryption strength (6

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-14v1.0, March 2010Configuring WPA with RADIUSNot all wireless adapters support WPA. Further

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-15v1.0, March 20104. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu. The s

v1.0, March 2010viIndustry Canada statement:This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-16v1.0, March 2010Configuring WPA2 with RADIUSNot all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furth

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-17v1.0, March 20106. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-18v1.0, March 20101. Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main menu, select

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-19v1.0, March 2010Configuring WPA-PSKNot all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, cl

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-20v1.0, March 2010Configuring WPA2-PSKNot all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore,

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-21v1.0, March 2010• Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-22v1.0, March 20104. Click Apply to save your settings.Restricting Wireless Access by MAC A

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-23v1.0, March 20103. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to enable Access Control fe

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual3-24v1.0, March 20108. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations

4-1v1.0, March 2010Chapter 4ManagementThis chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. To a

1.0, March 2010viiContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual4-2 Managementv1.0, March 2010You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualManagement 4-3v1.0, March 2010Configuration File ManagementThe WN604 Wireless Access Point se

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual4-4 Managementv1.0, March 2010Restoring Saved SettingsUnder the Maintenance tab on the main m

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualManagement 4-5v1.0, March 20102. On the Restore Defaults screen, enable the Restore to factor

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual4-6 Managementv1.0, March 20104. Release the Reset Button. The factory default configuration

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualManagement 4-7v1.0, March 2010Enabling the SysLog ServerThe SysLog screen allows you to enabl

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual4-8 Managementv1.0, March 2010Using Activity Log InformationThe Activity Log screen displays

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualManagement 4-9v1.0, March 2010Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select System to vie

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual4-10 Managementv1.0, March 2010Viewing Network Traffic StatisticsThe Statistics screen displa

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualManagement 4-11v1.0, March 20102. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information for each

1.0, March 2010viiiNETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualConfiguring Time Settings ...

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual4-12 Managementv1.0, March 2010Viewing Available Wireless Station StatisticsThe Available Wir

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualManagement 4-13v1.0, March 2010To view the Available Wireless Stations List:1. Under the Moni

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual4-14 Managementv1.0, March 2010

5-1v1.0, March 2010Chapter 5Advanced ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access P

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual5-2 Advanced Configurationv1.0, March 2010Click Wireless > Basic > Scheduled Wireless O

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 5-3v1.0, March 2010Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Advanced Wireless Setting

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual5-4 Advanced Configurationv1.0, March 2010• Fragmentation Length (256 - 2346): This is the ma

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 5-5v1.0, March 2010Figure 5-3 shows the Quality of Service (QoS) scree

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual5-6 Advanced Configurationv1.0, March 2010Table 5-1 describes the settings for QoS Queues.Ena

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 5-7v1.0, March 2010• Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this

ix1.0, March 2010NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualUsing Activity Log Information ...

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual5-8 Advanced Configurationv1.0, March 2010• Wireless Point to Point Bridge• Wireless Point to

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 5-9v1.0, March 2010The following sections help you to physically confi

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual5-10 Advanced Configurationv1.0, March 2010A computer on either LAN segment should be able to

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration 5-11v1.0, March 2010• Only one access point is configured in Point-to-

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual5-12 Advanced Configurationv1.0, March 2010

6-1v1.0, March 2010Chapter 6Troubleshooting and DebuggingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Poi

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual6-2 Troubleshooting and Debuggingv1.0, March 2010The Wireless LAN activity light does not lig

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference ManualTroubleshooting and Debugging 6-3v1.0, March 2010• The access point’s default values may not

NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual6-4 Troubleshooting and Debuggingv1.0, March 2010Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory De

Default Settings and Technical Specifications A-1v1.0, March 2010Appendix ADefault Settings and Technical SpecificationsThis appendix provides the fac