NETGEAR WN604 user manual Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware

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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware

The software of the access point is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. You can use youre browser to download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website and to send the upgrade file to the access point. The browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla 1.5 or above.

To upgrade the firmware:

WARNING!

When uploading firmware to the access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the access point completely inoperable.

1.On a computer that is connected to the access point with an Ethernet cable, launch a browser.

2.Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, and save it to your hard disk.

3.Log in to the access point.

4.Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade screen displays:

5.Click Browse and browse to the location of the upgrade file.

6.Click Apply.

When the upload is complete, your access point automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 2 minutes.

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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