NETGEAR WN604 Wireless Settings Screen Fields,  To configure the wireless settings

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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

•In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if through walls).

•Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

•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 connections 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.

To configure the wireless settings:

1. Select Configuration > Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen displays:

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:

•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

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Contents Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Technical Support Contents Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting Started Compatible Netgear Switches About the Access PointWhat’s In the Box System RequirementsHardware Description Front panel LEDs Front PanelWN604 rear panel Rear PanelProduct Label Side PanelInstallation and Basic Configuration  To log in to the access point Log In to the Access PointConfigure the System Settings for Your Location Install the Access Point To set up the access point for your location Set Basic IP Options Set the Time To configure the basic IP settings of your access point  To deploy the access point Configure Wireless AccessDeploy the Access Point  To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ngWireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Verify Wireless ConnectivityWireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Basic QoS Settings  To set up and test wireless connectivity Set Up and Test Basic Wireless ConnectivitySelect Configuration Wireless Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Security Security Profiles  To configure a security profileEdit Security Profile Screen Fields Authentication Settings Wireless Security Options Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA Manually Configure Security To configure WEP data encryption Configure WEP To configure WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS To add a client using the WPS button Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network 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  To back up your current settings Configuration File Management To restore the factory settings  To change the administrator password Change the Administrator PasswordEnable the SysLog Server Activity Log System Screen Fields View Summary InformationNetwork Traffic Statistics  To access Statistics informationStatistic Screen Fields Available Wireless Station Statistics To view the available wireless stations Advanced Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings Schedule the Wireless Radio To schedule the wireless radio Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields  To configure advanced QoS settings Advanced QoS SettingsQoS queues and parameters Enable Wireless BridgingSelect the Enable Wireless Bridging check box  To configure bridging on your access pointWireless N150 Access Point WN604 Wireless point-to-point bridge setup Configure a Point-to-Point BridgeWireless point-to-multipoint bridge setup Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless BridgeWireless N150 Access Point WN604 Troubleshooting WiFi LED Is Off Troubleshooting with the LEDsAll LEDs Are Off Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN WirelesslyLAN LED Is Off Time-Out Error Supplemental Information  To clear all data and restore the factory default values Factory Default SettingsAuto WN604 Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsNotification of Compliance Netgear Wireless Routers, Gateways, APsNotification of Compliance FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Industry Canada Interference Reduction Table Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Notification of Compliance