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- Page 1 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 October 2011 202-10623-02 v1.0...
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Page 2: Technical Support
NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
About the Access Point ........6 Compatible NETGEAR Switches ....... . . 6 System Requirements . - Page 4 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Chapter 4 Management Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware ..... . 35 Configuration File Management ....... . . 36 Change the Administrator Password .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics: • About the Access Point • Compatible NETGEAR Switches • System Requirements • What’s In the Box • Hardware Description For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at... -
Page 6: About The Access Point
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 •... -
Page 7: System Requirements
Keep the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the access point if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR website at: www.NETGEAR.com. -
Page 8: Front Panel
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Front Panel The access point front hardware functions are described below. Power Wi-Fi LAN ports 1–4 Figure 1. WN604 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel. Table 1. Front panel LEDs Description Power •... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Rear Panel Power On/Off Power LAN ports 1–4 Reset Antenna Figure 2. WN604 rear panel During set up, use an Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect a computer. After initial set up, use an Ethernet port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. -
Page 10: Side Panel
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Side Panel Wireless On/Off Figure 3. WN604 side panel The side panel has a Wireless On/Off button and an WPS button. Wireless On/Off button. You can use this button to turn the wireless radio off and on. •... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation And Basic Configuration
Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter contains the following sections: • Log In to the Access Point • Install the Access Point • Set the Time • Set Basic IP Options • Configure Wireless Access • Deploy the Access Point •... -
Page 12: Log In To The Access Point
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: Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. a. -
Page 13: Install The Access Point
Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up and test Tip: the access point to verify wireless network connectivity. NETGEAR recommends that you configure the access point in this sequence: Specify your country or region. Set the time. - Page 14 15 characters long. From the Country/Region drop-down list, select the region where the access point is located (the default country/region is the United States). If your country or region is not listed, check with NETGEAR support. Note: Installation and Basic Configuration...
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Page 15: Set The Time
Hostname / IP Address. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP • server. The default is time-b.netgear.com. Click Apply. Set Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your access point are entered on this screen. Most of the default settings work in most cases. - Page 16 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure the basic IP settings of your access point: Select Configuration > IP > IP Settings. The IP Settings screen displays: Enter the settings for the access point. DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is disabled.
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Page 17: Configure Wireless Access
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng: Select Configuration > Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen displays: Enter the wireless settings for your area. See on page 19. Wireless Settings Click Apply to save your settings. When you have completed the setup steps, you can deploy the access point in your network. -
Page 18: Verify Wireless Connectivity
The default SSID for the 802.11b/bg/ng wireless mode is NETGEAR-11g. The SSID of any wireless access adapters has to match the SSID configured in the access point. If they do not match, no wireless connection is made. -
Page 19: Wireless Settings
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have • line-of-sight access (even if through walls). Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless •... - Page 20 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 11bg. Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations are supported. • 11ng. All 11b, 11g, and 11ng wireless stations can be used. This is the default. If you • select this option, then two additional options, Channel Width and Guard Interval, are display.
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Page 21: Configure Basic Qos Settings
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Data rates for channel width = 2 0 MHz and guard interval=short (400 ms): Best, 7.2 • Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 72.2 Mbps. Data rates for channel width = 20 MHz and guard interval=long (800 ms): Best, 6.5 •... -
Page 22: Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To configure basic wireless QoS settings for 11b/bg/ng and 11a/na: Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > QoS Settings. The QoS Settings screen displays: Wi-FI Multimedia (WMM) is enabled by default. Select the Disable radio button to disable WMM support. - Page 23 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Ensure that the auto channel (default) feature is selected for your network. This feature selects a channel that has the least interference. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems or are near another wireless access point.
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Page 24: Chapter 3 Configure Security
Configure Security This chapter includes the following sections. • Security Profiles • Wireless Security Options • Manually Configure Security • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) • Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address... -
Page 25: Security Profiles
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Security Profiles Security profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID. You can configure only one wireless security profile. You can set up a single security profile for 802.11b/bg/ng, which is the default profile. ... -
Page 26: Authentication Settings
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 “discovery” feature of some products such as Windows XP, Vista, and Unix systems, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. The default is enabled. Authentication Settings Network Authentication. -
Page 27: Wireless Security Options
The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise. Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP • is a legacy security setting. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 or WPA for stronger wireless security. Configure Security... -
Page 28: Manually Configure Security
Select Configuration > Security. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: 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:... -
Page 29: Configure Wep
Click Apply to save your settings. Configure WEP WEP is a legacy security option. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 or WPA. To configure WEP data encryption: Select Configuration > Security. The Edit Security Profile screen displays. -
Page 30: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Select the key to be used as the default key by selecting the radio button. (Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key.) Wireless client security separation is disabled by default. If it is enabled, associated wireless clients cannot communicate with each other. -
Page 31: Use Wps To Add A Client To The Wireless Network
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Select this check box if you want to keep the • current wireless settings the same when you use WPS to add a client device. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Use WPS to Add a Client to the Wireless Network WPS is compatible with WPA2 and WPA security. -
Page 32: Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Select either the Push Button (Recommended) button or the PIN (Personal Identification Number) button. The Push Button method is easier, while the PIN method is more secure. The Push Button method lets you add a client with the WPS push button on the side •... - Page 33 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 If you connected wirelessly to set up MAC authentication, make Note: sure to include the MAC address of the computer you are using in the access control list. Otherwise, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. If this happens and you want to make more changes, log in to the access point with a wired connection, or wirelessly from a computer that is on the access control list.
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Page 34: Chapter 4 Management
Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your access point, which you access from the Maintenance and Monitoring tabs. This chapter contains the following sections: • Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware • Configuration File Management •... -
Page 35: Upgrade The Wireless Access Point Firmware
NETGEAR. You can use youre browser to download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website and to send the upgrade file to the access point. The browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or Mozilla 1.5 or above. -
Page 36: Configuration File Management
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configuration File Management The access point settings are stored in the access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a computer, retrieved (restored), or cleared to factory default settings. If you want to restore factory settings without logging in to the Note: access point, you can use the Reset button. - Page 37 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To restore saved settings: Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Restore Settings. The following screen displays: Enter the full path to the backup file on your computer, or click the Browse button to locate the file. Click Restore to upload the file.
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Page 38: Change The Administrator Password
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Change the Administrator Password The user name of admin cannot be changed. The default password is password. You should change this to a more secure password. To change the administrator password: Select Maintenance > Password. The following screen displays: First enter the old password in the Current Password field. -
Page 39: Enable The Syslog Server
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Enable the SysLog Server The syslog screen allows you to enable the syslog option if you have a syslog server on your LAN. To enable a syslog server: Select Configuration > System > Advanced > Syslog to view the following screen: Select the Enable Syslog check box if you have a syslog server on your LAN. -
Page 40: Activity Log
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Activity Log The Activity Log screen displays the access point system activity. To view the activity log, select Monitoring > Logs. The Logs screen displays: The Logs screen displays the access point system activity. You can click Refresh to update the display, click Clear to clear the log content, or click Save As to save the log contents into a file on a disk drive. -
Page 41: View Summary Information
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 View Summary Information The System screen, which you access through the Monitoring tab, provides a summary of the current access point configuration settings, including current IP settings and current wireless settings. This information is read-only, so any changes have to be made on other screens. To navigate to this screen, select Monitoring >... -
Page 42: Network Traffic Statistics
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Current IP Settings IP Address. The IP address of the access point. Subnet Mask. The subnet mask for the IP address of the access point. Default Gateway. The default gateway for access point communication. DHCP Client. Enabled indicates that the current IP address of the AP was obtained from a DHCP server on your network. -
Page 43: Available Wireless Station Statistics
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Bytes. The number of bytes sent and received since the WN604 was restarted. Wireless 11b/bg/ng Unicast Packets. The unicast packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the access point was restarted. Broadcast Packets. The broadcast packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the access point was restarted. - Page 44 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 To view the available wireless stations: Select Monitoring > Wireless Stations. The following screen displays: Click Refresh to update this screen. If the access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the access point Tip: rediscovers the devices.
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Page 45: Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration This chapter includes the following sections: • Schedule the Wireless Radio • Advanced Wireless Settings • Advanced QoS Settings • Enable Wireless Bridging... -
Page 46: Schedule The Wireless Radio
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Schedule the Wireless Radio You can schedule the times when the wireless radio is on and off, for any day of the week. This feature depends on the NTP (Network Time Protocol) functionality. If an NTP client request fails, then last configured value of radio status is restored. -
Page 47: Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 The advanced Wireless Settings screen displays:, Enter the appropriate information. The fields are described in the following section. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields RTS Threshold (0-2347). Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. -
Page 48: Advanced Qos Settings
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 RIFS Transmission (11ng). Reduced interframe space transmission. RIFS transmissions are shorter than other interframe spaces, and if enabled allow transmission of successive frames at different transmit powers. The default is Disable. DTIM Interval. The delivery traffic indication message specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and 255. -
Page 49: Enable Wireless Bridging
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Enter the QoS parameters. AP EDCA Parameters. Specify the AP EDCA (Enhanced Distributed Channel • Access) parameters for different types of data transmitted from the access point to the wireless client. Station EDCA Parameters. Specify the Station EDCA parameters for different types •... - Page 50 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.
- Page 51 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Click Edit. The Edit Security Profile screen displays: • Click Back to return to the previous screen and enable the profile. If you selected Client: • MAC Clone. This option displays only in client mode. Use it to configure a new MAC address on the AP client if desired.
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Page 52: Configure A Point-To-Point Bridge
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge AP 1 AP 2 point-to-point point-to-point bridge mode bridge mode Hub or switch Router LAN segment 1 LAN segment 2 Figure 5. Wireless point-to-point bridge setup To configure a point-to-point bridge: Select Configuration >... -
Page 53: Configure A Point-To-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Configure a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge AP 1 AP 3 point-to-point point-to-point bridge mode bridge mode AP 2 (master) point-to-multi-point bridge mode Hub or switch Router 192.168.0.1 Hub or switch LAN segment 1 LAN segment 1 LAN segment 1 Figure 6. - Page 54 Click Apply to save your settings. You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding additional access Note: points configured in point-to-point mode for each additional LAN segment. Furthermore, you can extend the range of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories. Advanced Configuration...
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Page 55: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting with the LEDs • Cannot Access the Internet or the LAN Wirelessly • Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It • Time-Out Error... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting With The Leds
If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet. Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access •... -
Page 57: Lan Led Is Off
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 LAN LED Is Off There is a hardware connection problem .Check these items: Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the • network device (hub, switch, or router). A switch, hub, or router has to be installed between the access point and the Ethernet LAN or broadband modem. -
Page 58: Time-Out Error
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Time-Out Error If you get a time-out error when you enter a URL or IP address, try these suggestions. Check to see if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PC’s TCP/IP settings are •... -
Page 59: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Default Settings • Technical Specifications... -
Page 60: Factory Default Settings
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Factory Default Settings The Reset button has two functions: Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the access point restarts. • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all •... - Page 61 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Table 1. Access point default onfiguration settings (continued) Feature Default setting Time zone USA-Pacific Operating mode Access point Access point name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless access point “Ethernet” MAC address. Wireless communication Enabled Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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Page 62: Technical Specifications
Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Technical Specifications Table 2. WN604 Technical Specifications Feature Specification 802.11g data rates 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 38, 54, & 108 Mbps (Auto-rate capable) 802.11ng data rates Data rates for channel width = 20 MHz and guard Interval = short (400ms): Best, 7.2 Mbps, 14.4 Mbps, 21.7 Mbps, 28.9 Mbps, 43.3 Mbps, 57.8 Mbps, 65 Mbps, 72.2 Mbps Data Rates for Channel Width = 20 MHz and guard Interval = long (800 ms): Best,... -
Page 63: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance
EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. - Page 64 Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
- Page 65 FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to...
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Page 66: Industry Canada
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. GPL License Agreement GPL may be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649. Notification of Compliance... - Page 67 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance (in feet and meters) Microwave ovens...
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Page 68: Index
Index default IP address default password access control list DHCP access point mode point-to-multi-point bridging activity log DHCP client, configuring DHCP client, default setting 802.11n, recommended for DHCP server with WPA2-PSK DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) interval aggregation length dynamic per frame rekeying antenna position antenna, position... - Page 69 Spanning Tree Protocol multi-point bridging SSID SSID (wireless network name) SSID broadcast, disabling static IP address NetBIOS name statistics NETGEAR switches, compatible subnet mask network authentication, types of default network statistics syslog server NTP client, configuring setup NTP server, configuring...
- Page 70 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Voice-over-IP (VoIP) WEP, configuring Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless adapter, verifying connectivity wireless bridging and repeating wireless client security separation wireless connectivity, testing Wireless Multimedia Extension (WME) wireless network name (SSID) wireless point-to-multi-point bridge wireless point-to-point bridge...