NETGEAR WN604 user manual Authentication Settings

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“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:

•If you are using access point mode, then all options are available. In bridge mode some options might be unavailable.

•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

Typea	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
(WPA2 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.

•None. No encryption is used.

•64 bits WEP. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64 bit encryption.

•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.

•TKIP. This is the standard encryption method used with WPA and WPA2.

•AES. This is the standard encryption method for WPA2.

Configure Security

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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 SwitchesHardware Description System RequirementsWhat’s In the Box 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 Guidelines 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 Manually Configure Security Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPAConfigure WEP  To configure WEP data encryptionWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS  To configure 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 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  To schedule the wireless radio Schedule the Wireless RadioAdvanced Wireless Settings 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 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 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