NETGEAR WN604 user manual Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network

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Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Select this check box if you want to keep the current wireless settings the same when you use WPS to add a client device.

4.Click Apply so that your changes take effect.

Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network

WPS is compatible with WPA2 and WPA security. The wireless client has to support WPS for this method to work. Check the documentation that came with the wireless client machine. You can use the WPS button on the side of the access point, or you can log in to the access point and use the Add WPS Client feature.

To add a client using the WPS button:

1. Press the WPS button located on the side of the access point.

The WPS LED on the front of the access point flashes. The access point tries to associate with a wireless client.

2.Go to the wireless client. Follow the WPS instructions that came with it to press a WPS button.

The wireless client attempts to join the wireless network. If it successfully joins, then it is automatically configured with the wireless network SSID and wireless security.

To add a client when logged in to the access point:

1.Select Configuration > WPS > Add WPS Client and click the Next button. The Add WPS Client screen displays:

Configure Security

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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