NETGEAR WN604 user manual About the Access Point, Compatible Netgear Switches

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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

About the Access Point

The Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices.

The access point provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage—interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) through an antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area with about a 500-foot radius. Consequently, the access point can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can handle between 10 and 30 users simultaneously per radio.

The access point acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple access points through a wired Ethernet backbone can extend the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one access point to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network.

Compatible NETGEAR Switches

For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance website (WECA; see www.wi-fi.net).

The following NETGEAR switches work with the WN604 Wireless Access Point:

•FS108P - ProSafe™ 8 Port 10/100 Switch with 4 Port PoE

•FS116P ProSafe 16 Port 10/100 Desktop Switch with 8 Port PoE

•FS726TP - ProSafe 24 Port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit Ports and 12 Port PoE

•FS728TP - ProSafe 24+4 10/100 Smart Switch with full PoE

•FS752TPS - ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 Stackable Smart Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE

•FSM7328PS - ProSafe 24-port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch with 24 PoE Ports

•FSM7352PS-ProSafe 48 Port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and PoE

•GS724TP-ProSafe GS724TP 24-Port Gigabit Smart Switch and PoE

•GS748TP-ProSafe GS748TP 48-Port Gigabit Smart Switch and PoE

Getting Started

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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