NETGEAR WN604 Verify Wireless Connectivity, Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines

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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 configured 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:

•Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.

Installation and Basic Configuration

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Contents Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Technical Support Contents Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting Started About the Access Point Compatible Netgear SwitchesSystem Requirements What’s In the BoxHardware Description Front Panel Front panel LEDsRear Panel WN604 rear panelSide Panel Product LabelInstallation and Basic Configuration Log In to the Access Point  To log in to the access pointInstall the Access Point Configure the System Settings for Your Location To set up the access point for your location Set the Time Set Basic IP Options To configure the basic IP settings of your access point  To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng Configure Wireless AccessDeploy the Access Point  To deploy the access pointVerify Wireless Connectivity Wireless Equipment Placement and Range GuidelinesWireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields To configure the wireless settings Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Basic QoS Settings Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity  To set up and test wireless connectivitySelect Configuration Wireless Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Security  To configure a security profile Security ProfilesEdit Security Profile Screen Fields Authentication Settings Wireless Security Options Manually Configure Security Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPAConfigure WEP  To configure WEP data encryptionWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS  To configure WPSUse WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network  To add a client using the WPS button To add a client when logged in to the access point Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address  To restrict access based on MAC addresses Management Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware Configuration File Management  To back up your current settings To restore the factory settings Change the Administrator Password  To change the administrator passwordEnable the SysLog Server Activity Log View Summary Information System Screen Fields To access Statistics information Network Traffic StatisticsAvailable Wireless Station Statistics Statistic Screen Fields To view the available wireless stations Advanced Configuration Schedule the Wireless Radio Advanced Wireless Settings To schedule the wireless radio Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields Advanced QoS Settings  To configure advanced QoS settingsEnable Wireless Bridging QoS queues and parameters To configure bridging on your access point Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check boxWireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge Wireless point-to-point bridge setupConfigure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge Wireless point-to-multipoint bridge setupWireless N150 Access Point WN604 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting with the LEDs WiFi LED Is OffAll LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure ItLAN LED Is Off Time-Out Error Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings  To clear all data and restore the factory default valuesAuto Technical Specifications WN604 Technical SpecificationsNetgear Wireless Routers, Gateways, APs Notification of ComplianceNotification of Compliance FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Industry Canada Interference Reduction Table Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Notification of Compliance