NETGEAR WN604 user manual  To configure bridging on your access point

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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

•Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Select this only if this WN604 is the master for a group of bridge-mode wireless access points.

The other bridge-mode wireless access points has to be set to point-to-point bridge mode, using the MAC address of this WN604. They then send all traffic to this “Master”, rather than communicating directly with each other. The WN604 can associate with wireless clients if this option is enabled.

•Client. In this mode the access point acts as a client. It is used to extend the LAN of clients that do not have wireless connectivity.

To configure bridging on your access point:

1. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge. The following screen displays:

2.Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box.

3.Select one of the following radio buttons:

•Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge

•Wireless Point to Multi-Point Bridge

•Client mode

4.If you selected one of the first two options:

•Select the security profile whose settings you want to edit.

•In the Enable Wireless Association table, select the Enable check box for the profile you want to edit.

Advanced Configuration

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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