NETGEAR WN604 Log In to the Access Point

Installation and Basic Configuration

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Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

Log In to the Access Point

The access point is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.100 with DHCP disabled.

To log in to the access point:

1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter.

a. If this computer is part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings.

b. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0

for the subnet mask.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point to the computer.

3. Power up the access point.

a. Connect the power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet.

b. Make sure that the Power On/Off button on the rear panel is in the On position

(pressed in).

4. Verify the following:

• The Power LED is on.

• The LAN LED is on for the LAN port that is connected to your powered-on computer.

• The WiFi LED is blinking.

5. Launch a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field. You are

prompted to log in:

6. Type admin in the User name field and password in the Password field, both in lower-case

letters, and click Login.

Contents

Main Technical Support Trademarks Statement of Conditions Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Configuration Chapter 3 Configure Security Chapter 4 Management Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Appendix B Notification of Compliance Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Appendix A Supplemental Information Page About the Access Point Compatible NETGEAR Switches System Requirements Whats In the Box Hardware Description Getting Started Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are described below. Power Wi-FiWPS LAN ports 14 Figure 1. WN604 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel. Table 1. Front panel LEDs Rear Panel Side Panel Product Label Page Log In to the Access Point Install the Access Point Configure the System Settings for Your Location Page Set the Time Set Basic IP Options Page Configure Wireless Access Deploy the Access Point Verify Wireless Connectivity Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Page Configure Basic QoS Settings Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Page Page Security Profiles Edit Security Profile Screen Fields Profile Definition Authentication Settings Wireless Security Options Manually Configure Security Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA Configure WEP Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Page Page Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware Configuration File Management Page Change the Administrator Password Enable the SysLog Server Page View Summary Information System Screen Fields Access Point Information Current IP Settings Current Wireless Settings for 802.11b/bg/ng Network Traffic Statistics Statistic Screen Fields Wired Ethernet Wireless 11b/bg/ng Available Wireless Station Statistics Page Page Schedule the Wireless Radio Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields Advanced QoS Settings Enable Wireless Bridging Page Page Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge Page Page Troubleshooting with the LEDs All LEDs Are Off WiFi LED Is Off LAN LED Is Off Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It Time-Out Error Page Factory Default Settings Supplemental Information Table 4. Access point default onfiguration settings (continued) Supplemental Information Technical Specifications Table 5. WN604 Technical Specifications B B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Wireless Routers, Gateways, APs Regulatory Compliance Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity EDOC in Languages of the European Community Page FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Industry Canada IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: Caution: NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Interference Reduction Table