NETGEAR Configure Your Netgear Wireless Bridge for Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Connections

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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge

AP 1 point-to-point bridge mode

AP 3 point-to-point bridge mode

AP 2 (master) point-to-multi-point bridge mode

Router

Hub or switch

192.168.0.1

Hub or switch

LAN segment 1

LAN segment 1

LAN segment 1

Figure 6. Wireless point-to-multipoint bridge setup

To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge:

1.Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge > Bridging. The Bridging screen displays.

2.Configure the operating mode of the access points.

•Configure the first access point (AP 1) on LAN segment 1 in point-to-point bridge mode with the remote MAC address of AP 2.

•Because it is in the central location, configure AP 2 on LAN segment 2 in

point-to-multi-point bridge mode. The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are required in AP 2.

•Configure AP 3 on LAN 3 in point-to-point bridge mode with the remote MAC address of AP 2.

3.Verify the following parameters for all access points:

•Verify that the LAN networks of the access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.

•Only one access point is configured in point-to-multi-point bridge mode, and all the others are in point-to-point bridge mode.

•All access points have to be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network.

•If using DHCP, for all WN604 Wireless Access Points, in the IP Settings section, , DHCP Client should be enabled so that APs obtain IP addresses automatically.

•All access points use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and encryption in use.

Advanced Configuration

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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 Deploy the Access Point Configure Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng  To deploy the access pointWireless 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