NETGEAR user manual Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

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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 > 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 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

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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 PointHardware Description System RequirementsWhat’s In the Box 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 Connectivity To configure the wireless settings Wireless SettingsWireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Basic QoS Settings Select Configuration Wireless Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity To set up and test wireless connectivity Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Security Edit Security Profile Screen Fields  To configure a security profileSecurity Profiles 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 when logged in to the access point Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network To add a client using the WPS button 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  To schedule the wireless radio Schedule the Wireless RadioAdvanced Wireless Settings 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 All LEDs Are Off Troubleshooting with the LEDsWiFi LED Is Off LAN LED Is Off Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN WirelesslyCannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It 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