NETGEAR WN604 user manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS,  To configure WPS

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5.Select the key to be used as the default key by selecting the radio button. (Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key.)

6.Wireless client security separation is disabled by default. If it is enabled, associated wireless clients cannot communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations.

7.Click Apply to save your settings.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

WPS is a simple method that lets you easily and securely add a client to the wireless network without typing the WPA2 or WPA password. WPS is compatible with WPA2 and WPA security. The wireless client has to support WPS for this method to work.

To configure WPS:

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

2.Select the Enable radio button to enable WPS on your access point.

3.Adjust the other settings on the screen as needed.

Router’s PIN. This is the PIN that a registrar can use to configure the access point’s wireless settings through WPS. This PIN is also on the product label. You can use an external registrar to configure the access point’s SSID and security settings through WPS, and you will be prompted to enter the PIN that is displayed here.

Note: By using this WPS PIN, an external registrar can set or get the access point’s wireless settings through WPS, and apply the settings to connect itself to the access point.

Disable Router’s PIN. Select this check box if you want to disable the access point’s PIN. An external registrar can only configure the access point's wireless settings through WPS only when the PIN is enabled. by default, this check box is not selected.

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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