Manually Configure Security | NETGEAR WN604 specs

Wireless N150 Access Point WN604

Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy rates of operation. So, AES is the recommended solution to use the 802.11n rates and speed.

Manually Configure Security

The following sections explain how to manually configure security.

Note: If you use a wireless computer to change wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the access point from a wired computer to make any further changes.

Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA

The process of setting up WPA2, WPA, or WPA2 + WPA is very similar. Consult the product document for your wireless clients and for instructions on configuring client WPA2 settings.

To configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA in the access point:

1. Select Configuration > Security. The Edit Security Profile screen displays:

2.From the Network Authentication drop-down list, select the option that you want to use to secure your network. NETGEAR recommends WPA2, but you can select any of the following, depending on whether your client devices support WPA2:

Configure Security

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NETGEAR WN604 user manual Manually Configure Security, Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA

Contents

Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Technical Support Contents Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting Started About the Access Point Compatible Netgear Switches What’s In the Box System RequirementsHardware Description Front Panel Front panel LEDs Rear Panel WN604 rear panel Side Panel Product Label Installation and Basic Configuration Log In to the Access Point  To log in to the access point Install 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 Configure Wireless Access Deploy the Access Point To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng  To deploy the access point Verify Wireless Connectivity Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Basic QoS Settings  To set up and test wireless connectivity Set Up and Test Basic Wireless ConnectivitySelect Configuration Wireless Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Security Security Profiles  To configure a security profileEdit Security Profile Screen Fields Authentication Settings Wireless Security Options Manually Configure Security Configure WPA2, or WPA2 + WPA, or WPA Configure WEP  To configure WEP data encryption Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS  To configure WPS  To add a client using the WPS button Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network 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 password Enable the SysLog Server Activity Log View Summary Information System Screen Fields  To access Statistics information Network Traffic Statistics Available Wireless Station Statistics Statistic Screen Fields  To view the available wireless stations Advanced Configuration Advanced Wireless Settings Schedule the Wireless Radio To schedule the wireless radio Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields Advanced QoS Settings  To configure advanced QoS settings Enable Wireless Bridging QoS queues and parameters  To configure bridging on your access point Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge Wireless point-to-point bridge setup Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge Wireless point-to-multipoint bridge setup Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Troubleshooting WiFi LED Is Off Troubleshooting with the LEDsAll LEDs Are Off Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN WirelesslyLAN LED Is Off Time-Out Error Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings  To clear all data and restore the factory default values Auto Technical Specifications WN604 Technical Specifications Netgear Wireless Routers, Gateways, APs Notification of Compliance Notification of Compliance FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Industry Canada Interference Reduction Table Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Notification of Compliance