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Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii Chapter 1 Introduction About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 ................................
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Time Settings .................................................................................2-7 Configuring Wireless Access .............................................................................2-9 Deploying the WN604 Wireless Access Point ..........................................................2-9 Verifying Wireless Connectivity ..............................................................................
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using Activity Log Information ........................................................................................4-8 Viewing General Summary Information ..........................................................................4-8 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics .................................................................................4-10 Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics ..................................................
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes some of the key features of the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. It also includes the minimum prerequisites for installation (“System Requirements” on page 1-5.), package contents (“What’s In the Box?” on page 1-5) and a description of the front and back panels of the WN604 (“Hardware Description” on page 1-5).
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliance. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards for Wireless LANs. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup support. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) support, a standard created and certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for easy and secure home wireless network configuration. • Full WPA and WPA2 support.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely. In addition to using Web browser to do so, command-line interface and SNMP can also be used. • Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the WN604 to gain access to your LAN. • Hidden Mode.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WN604 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual System Requirements Before installing the WN604, make sure your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch. • The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in the package, or one like it. • A 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz AC power source. • A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Mozilla 3.0 or above.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Front Panel The WN604 front hardware functions are described below. Figure 1-1 WN604 Front Panel The following table explains the LED indicators on the front panel: 1-6 Introduction v1.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators Item LED DESCRIPTION 1 Power Power Indicator 2 3 4 OFF No power. Solid Amber AP performing the power on self-test diagnostic. Solid Green Power ON and AP ready Blinking Green Firmware upgrade in process W-Fi WPS Function WPS LED OFF There is no WPS activity or WPS error and the AP is not in the temporary AP setup locked state Blinking Green There are WPS activities.(0.5 sec on and 0.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Rear Panel Figure 1-2 WN604 Rear Panel The WN604 rear panel functions are described below: 1. Power Socket This socket connects to the WN604 12V 1A power adapter. 2. Power ON/OFF switch. 3. 4 x 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet Ports Use the WN604 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or PoE switch. 4.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Side Panel The WN604 side panel hardware functions are described below. Figure 1-3 WN604 Side Panel 1. Wireless ON/OFF switch. Use this switch to enable or disable the radio (see “Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings” on page 2-13). 2. WPS Push Button. Use this push button to automatically configure security settings on the WN604 (see “Configuring a client using WPS” on page 3-5). Introduction 1-9 v1.
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Chapter 2 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to set up your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 for wireless connectivity to your LAN. This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11b/ g/n wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN. Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/bg/ng or wireless networks at ranges of several hundred feet or more.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless access point. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WN604. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name (SSID).
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point Tip: Before mounting the WN604 in a high location, first set up and test the WN604 to verify wireless network connectivity. To set up the WN604 Wireless Access Point: 1. Prepare a computer with an Ethernet adapter. If this computer is already part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration settings. 2. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-1 Login screen 3. Click Login. The main menu of the WN604 displays as shown in Figure 2-2. • When the wireless access point is connected to the Internet, under the Support tab, select Documentation to view the documentation for the wireless access point. • On the top-right of the screen, select Logout to exit the WN604 setup screens. (You will automatically be logged out of the wireless access point after 5 minutes of no activity.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default Access Point Name is located on the bottom label of WN604. The default is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of the WN604 MAC address. You may modify the default name with a unique name up to 15 characters long. 5. From the Country/Region pull-down menu, select the region where the WN604 can be used (the default Country/Region is the United States).
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. Select IP on the main menu. The IP Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 IP Settings 9. Configure the IP Address settings appropriate for your network. The default values are suitable for most users and situations. (See the online help or “Setting Basic IP Options” on page 2-12 for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen. 10. Click Apply.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 Timezone and system time related settings 2. Configure the following information: – Time Zone. From the pull-down menu, select the local time zone for your wireless access point from a list of all available time zones. The default is USA-Pacific. – NTP Client. Enable NTP Client to synchronize the time of the access point with an NTP Server. The Default is Enabled. Note: You must have an Internet connection to get the current time.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Access To configure your wireless settings for 11b/bg/ng: 1. From the main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-6. 2. Enter the wireless settings for your area. See the online help or “Wireless Settings” on page 2-13. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Figure 2-6 Basic Wireless Settings for 802.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. Lift the antennae on either side so that they are vertical. Note: Refer to the antenna positioning and wireless mode configuration information in the Advanced Configuration chapter of the Reference Manual. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from your WN604 Wireless Access Point to a LAN port on your router, switch, or hub. Note: By default, WN604 is set with the DHCP client disabled.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Logging In Using the Default IP Address After you install the WN604, log in to the wireless access point to configure the basic settings and the wireless settings. The WN604 is set, by default, with the IP address of 192.168.0.100 with DHCP disabled. Note: The computer you are using to connect to the WN604 should be configured with an IP address that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Basic IP Options The basic IP settings for your wireless access point are entered on this screen. Most of the default settings will work in most cases. However, if your wireless access point is part of a more complex LAN network, then modify the settings to meet the requirements of your network based on the explanation of the various fields. To configure the basic IP settings of your wireless access point: 1.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual – IP Subnet Mask. The Access Point will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the subnet mask. – Default Gateway. Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN. For more complex networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the wireless access point is connected. – Primary DNS Servers.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 1. From main menu under Configuration, select Wireless. The Wireless Settings screen of your 802.11b/bg/ng wireless access point displays, as shown in Figure 2-9 below. Figure 2-9 Configure wireless settings 802.11b/bg/ng 2. Configure the Wireless LAN settings based on the following field descriptions: • Wireless Mode. Select the desired wireless operating mode. The default is 11ng. The options are: – 11b – All 802.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Turn Radio On. On by default, you can also turn off the radio to disable access through this device. This can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting activities. • Wireless Network Name (SSID). This is the name of your wireless network. It is set to the default name of NETGEAR_11ng for 802.11b/bg/ng. • RF Switch Status. The WN604 also has an external hardware switch to enable or disable the radio (RF).
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • • Data Rates for Channel Width=20MHz 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=20MHz and Guard Interval=long (800ms): Best, 6.5 Mbps. • Data Rates for Channel Width=40MHz and Guard Interval=short: Best, 15 Mbps, 30 Mbps, 45 Mbps, 60 Mbps, 90 Mbps, 120 Mbps, 135 Mbps, 150 Mbps.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring Basic QoS Settings Wi-Fi Multimedia Support (WMM). Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information, such as video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. To configure basic wireless QoS settings for 11b/bg/ng and 11a/na: 1.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. From your Web browser, log in to the WN604 using its default address of http://192.168.0.100.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in the WN604. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WN604. Note: If you are configuring the WN604 from a wireless computer and you change the SSID, channel, or Security Profile settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.
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NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Configuring Security This chapter helps you to configure the security settings on your WN604, including the new and simple Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method. It consists of the following sections. 1. “Understanding Security Profiles” 2. “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” • “Configuring a client using WPS” 3.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Understanding Security Profiles Security Profiles let you configure unique security settings for each SSID. You can configure only one 802.11b/bg/ng wireless security profile on the WN604 (see Figure 3-1) which is the default profile.. Note: If you are using a RADIUS Server, configure the RADIUS settings first, as described in the “Configuring WPA with RADIUS” on page 3-14.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • • Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network “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. Default is enabled. Authentication Settings.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual a. All options are available if using Access Point mode. In bridge modes some options may be unavailable. • Data Encryption. The available options depend on the Network Authentication setting selected (see Table 3-1 above); otherwise, the default is None. The Data Encryption settings are explained in the table below: Table 3-2. Data Encryption Settings Data Encryption Type Description None No encryption is used.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS is a new and simple method that lets you easily and securely add a client to the WN604 Wireless Access Point in a home network. The method allows home users who do not understand all the available security options to confiigure Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Configuring a client using WPS The wireless client must support WPS for this method to work. Check the manual that came along with the wireless client machine.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Warning: By using this AP's WPS PIN, an external registrar can set or get the AP's wireless settings. So a wireless external registrar can get the AP's wireless settings through WPS with the AP's PIN, and apply the settings to get itself connected to the router. • Disable AP’s PIN. Click in the checkbox if you wish to disable the AP’s PIN.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 3. After reading the information, click the Next button. The Select a Setup Method screen appears, as shown below: Figure 3-4 Select setup method 4. Select the Push Button method (default) which lets you add a client with a single click (using the WPS push button on the side panel of the WN604 and the push button on the client), or the PIN method.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 6. If the wireless client is added successfully and the WN604’s wireless settings have been changed, a Success dialog appears with a message. The the user can click to view the new settings.: Figure 3-6 WPS success - settings changed 7. If the settings have not been changed, the user can click on the Success dialog to return to the Add WPS Client screen. 8. In case of an error in completing the WPS process, refer to the help provided.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. (Choose Shared Key for more security.) Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the WN604. • WEP Encryption Keys. Circle one: 64, 128, or 152 bits. (Enter all four keys for the Key Size chosen.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To set up or modify the RADIUS Server Settings: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the WN604 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up. 2. Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main menu, select Advanced from the left panel, and then select RADIUS Server Settings. The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays, as shown in Figure 3-7.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual – • Shared Secret. This is shared between the Wireless Access Point and the RADIUS Server while authenticating the supplicant (wireless client). Accounting Server. This configuration is required for accounting using a RADIUS Server. The IP Address, Port Number, and Shared Secret are required for communication with the Primary RADIUS Server. You can also configure a Secondary RADIUS Server to use if the Primary RADIUS Server fails. – IP Address.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To configure a Security Profile: 1. From your Web browser, log in to the WN604 using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.100, user name admin and password password, or use the LAN address and password that you set up. 2. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu. The screen for the Edit Security Profile displays as shown in Figure 3-8above. 3. Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to identify the wireless network.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 2. From the Data Encryption drop-down menu, select encryption strength (64 bits, 128 bits, or 152 bits). 3. You manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and wireless access points in your network. Choose either: • Automatic – Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired computer to make any further changes. Configuring WPA with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu. The screen for the Edit Security Profile displays. Figure 3-10 Configure WPA with RADIUS 5. Choose WPA with RADIUS from the from the Network Authentication drop-down menu. Data Encryption will be set to TKIP by default. 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings. Figure 3-11 Configure WPA2 with RADIUS To configure WPA2 with RADIUS: 1.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 6. Wireless Client Security Separation is disabled by default. If enabled, associated wireless clients will not be able to communicate with each other. (This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS Not all wireless adapters support WPA and WPA2.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Security on the main menu, select Advanced from the left panel, and then select RADIUS Server Settings. The RADIUS Server Settings screen displays. 2. Enter the RADIUS settings as shown in ““Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings” on page 3-9. 3. Click Apply to save your RADIUS settings 4. Under the Configuration tab, select Security from the main menu. The screen for Edit Security Profile displays. 5.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring WPA-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions on configuring WPA settings.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring WPA2-PSK Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA2 client software for instructions on configuring WPA2 settings. Figure 3-14 Configure WPA2-PSK To configure WPA2-PSK: 1. From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select WPA2-PSK from the list.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the client software that supports WPA. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. • Service Pack 3 does not include the client software that supports WPA2. Make sure your client card supports WPA2. The wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA2.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address The optional Access Control window lets you block the network access privilege of any specified stations through the WN604 Wireless Access Point. When you enable access control, the access point only accepts connections from clients on the selected access control list. This provides an additional layer of security.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 3-16 Configure MAC authentication 3. Check the Turn Access Control On radio box to enable Access Control feature. 4. Select the desired Access Control Database options. The options are: • Local MAC Address Database – The Access Point will use the local MAC address table for Access Control. This is the default.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 8. Click Add to add the wireless device to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. Repeat these steps for each additional device you want to add to the list. 9. Click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WN604. 3-24 v1.
Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. To access these features, connect to the WN604 as described in “Logging In Using the Default IP Address” on page 2-11. Then select the category under either the Monitoring or Maintenance headings in the main menu of the browser interface. This chapter contains the following sections: 1. “Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software” 2. “Configuration File Management” 3.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the WN604 Wireless Access Point with a wireless link. You must use a computer that is connected to the WN604 Wireless Access Point with a Ethernet cable. Warning: When uploading software to the WN604 Wireless Access Point, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuration File Management The WN604 Wireless Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Restoring Saved Settings Under the Maintenance tab on the main menu, select Upgrade, then select Restore Settings from the sidebar to back up your current settings. The following screen displays: Figure 4-3 Restore Configuration settings from file 1. Enter the full path to the backup file on your computer (see previous section) or click the Browse button to locate the file. 2. When you have located the file, click Restore to upload the file.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-4 Restore to factory defaults 2. On the Restore Defaults screen, enable the Restore to factory default settings option by selecting the Yes radio button. 3. Click Apply to reset to the factory default settings. After a restore, the wireless access point password will be password, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.100, and the access point name will reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of the unit.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual 4. Release the Reset Button. The factory default configuration has now been restored and the WN604 is ready for use. Changing the Administrator Password The default password is password. You should change this password to a more secure password, since you cannot change the administrator login name. To change the Administrator password: 1. Under the Maintenance tab on the main menu, select Password, and then select Change Password.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Enabling 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: 1. Under the Configuration tab on the main menu, select System, then select the Advanced option, and select SysLog to view the screen shown in Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6 Enable Syslog server 2. Enable SysLog – Enable this option if you have a SysLog server on your LAN.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using Activity Log Information The Activity Log screen displays the Access Point system activity. To view the Activity Log, under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, click Logs. The Activity Logs screen displays as shown in Figure 4-7 below. Figure 4-7 View activity logs The Activity Log Window displays the Access Point system activity.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select System to view the System screen, shown in Figure 4-8 below. This screen shows the parameters listed in Table 4-1: Table 4-1. System Information Fields Field Description Access Point Information Access Point Name Indicates the NetBIOS name. The default name may be changed, if desired.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-8 View system information Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics screen displays information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WLAN) interface network traffic. To access Statistics information: 1. Under the Monitoring tab on the main menu, select Statistics. The Statistics screen displays, as shown in Figure 4-9 below. 4-10 Management v1.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 4-9 View network statistics 2. Click Refresh to update the Statistics information for each interface. . Table 4-2, shown below, describes the information fields detailed on the Statistics screen. Table 4-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Wired Ethernet Packets The number of packets sent and received since the WN604 was restarted. Bytes The number of bytes sent and received since the WN604 was restarted.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 4-2. Statistics Fields Field Description Total Packets The Wireless packets sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the WN604 was restarted. Total Bytes The Wireless bytes sent and received in 802.11n/g mode since the WN604 was restarted.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual To view the Available Wireless Stations List: 1. Under the Monitoring tab, select Wireless Stations on the main menu. The Available Wireless Stations list displays, as shown in Figure 4-10. Figure 4-10 Available Wireless Stations list 2. Click Refresh to update the list. Tip: If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point rediscovers the devices.
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Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. The advanced configuration features are located under various sub-menus under Configuration and provide the following functions: • • • • Scheduled Wireless: Configuring Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF parameters (“Configuring Scheduled Wireless”) Wireless Settings: Configuring advanced wireless LAN parameters (“Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings”).
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Click Wireless > Basic > Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF on the main menu. The Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF screen displays. Figure 5-1 Follow the steps below to schedule wireless on your WN604: 1. Enable Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF by clicking the On radio button. The default is On. 2. Radio Off Schedule: Click any of the weekday checkboxes to set the WN604’s radio off on that weekday(s). 3.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Advanced Wireless Settings To configure advanced Wireless Settings: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless. 2. From the sidebar, select Advanced, and then select Wireless Settings. 3. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen you selected displays, as shown in Figure 5-2., Figure 5-2 Advanced Wireless Settings - 802.11b/bg/ng 4.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Fragmentation Length (256 - 2346): This is the maximum packet size used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragmentation threshold value must be larger than the RTS threshold value. The default is 2346. • Beacon Interval (100 - 1000): The Beacon Interval.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Figure 5-3 shows the Quality of Service (QoS) screen. For most networks, the default QoS queue parameter settings work well.Quality of Service provides you with the ability to specify parameters on multiple queues for increased throughput and better performance of differentiated wireless traffic, like Voice-over-IP (VoIP), other types of audio, video, and streaming media, as well as traditional IP data.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table 5-1 describes the settings for QoS Queues. Table 5-1. QoS Queues and Parameters QoS Queue Description Data 0 (Voice) High priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP and streaming media are automatically sent to this queue. Data 1(Video) High priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive video data is automatically sent to this queue. Data 2 (Best Effort) Medium priority queue, medium throughput and delay.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • 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 must 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 communicate directly with each other.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • Wireless Point to Point Bridge • Wireless Point to Multipoint Bridge • Client mode 3. If you have selected one of the first two options: • Select Enable Wireless Client Association, if desired. • Select the security profile whose settings you wish to edit • Click Edit to edit the security profile as discussed in the previous sections. The Edit Security Profile screen displays, as shown Figure 5-5 below.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The following sections help you to physically configure your WN604 as a Point-to-Point Bridge or a Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. Configuring a WN604 as a Point-to-Point Bridge To configure a point-to-point bridge as shown in Figure 5-6: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge. Then, select Bridging. The Bridging screen displays (see Figure 5-4). 2. Configure the WN604 (AP1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual A computer on either LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers of any other PCs or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless bridge as shown in Figure 5-7: 1. Under the Configuration tab, select Wireless Bridge. Then, select Bridging. The Bridging screen displays.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • 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 must be on the same LAN. That is, all the APs LAN IP address must be in the same network. • If using DHCP, all WN604 Wireless Access Points should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client)” in the IP Address Source portion of the Basic IP Settings menu.
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Debugging This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. After each problem description, instructions are given to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the WN604 on? Go to “Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point” on page 2-3 • Have I connected the wireless access point correctly? Go to “Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point” on page 2-3.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. The access point antennas are not working. • If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. • Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the WN604. • Contact NETGEAR technical support if the Wireless LAN activity light remains off. The LAN light is not lit. There is a hardware connection problem.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual • The access point’s default values may not work with your network. Check the access point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network. I cannot connect to the WN604 to configure it. Check these items: • The WN604 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings The Reset button (see “Rear Panel” on page 1-8) has two functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released quickly, the WN604 will reboot (restart). • Reset to Factory Defaults. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To clear all data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power off the WN604 and power it back on. 2.
Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the factory default settings and technical specifications for the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604. Factory Default Settings You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. • To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for approximately 5 seconds (until the Wireless LED blinks rapidly).
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Table A-1. Access Point Default Configuration Settings Feature Time Zone Description USA-Pacific Wireless Operating Mode Access Point Access Point Name netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the wireless access point “Ethernet” MAC address.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual Technical Specifications Table A-2. WN604 Technical Specifications Parameter NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 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=20MHz 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.
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Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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Index Numerics 2.4 GHz/5 GHz concurrent 1-2 20 MHz 2-16 20/40 MHz 2-16 40 MHz 2-16 802.11a/b/g/n 1-3 standards compliance 1-2 A-MPDU (Aggregation of MAC Protocol Data Units) 54 antenna 2.4 GHz 1-8 5 GHz 1-8 accessories 5-11 position 2-2, 2-10 AP’s PIN 3-5 802.11b/g/n 2-13 default SSID 2-10 associated stations present in AWSL, only 4-12 802.11e 1-3, 2-17, 5-4 association ID 802.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual beacon interval 5-4 default access point name 2-6 bridge network authentication 3-3 default channel 2-15, 2-18 bridge mode wireless station wireless point to point bridge 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 default IP address 2-4, 2-12 default gateway, configure 2-13 default password 2-4 default reset button 4-5 BSSID 4-12 default SSID 2-10 default user name 2-4 C default wireless access point name 2-10 Category 5 Ethernet cable 1
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual location 2-2, 2-9 table A-1 log in 2-11 firmware upgrade 4-2 logs 4-7, 4-8 FLASH 4-1 formats, document 1-xi M fragmentation 5-4 MAC address access control list 3-22 bridge mode wireless station 5-6 wireless point-to-multi-point bridge 5-7 fragmentation threshold 5-4 front panel 1-6 full-duplex 1-4 H half-duplex 1-4 hidden mode, support for 1-3 hotspot wIreless client security separation 3-13 wireless client security separation 3-15, 3-17, 3
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual AP EDCA parameters 5-5 station EDCA parameters 5-5 NTP server, configure 2-8 O operating modes, supported point-to-multi-point bridge.
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual wireless network name (SSID) 3-2 transmit power 2-16 software upgrade 4-2 troubleshooting 6-1 access point, connecting to 6-3 configuring, 6-3 LAN activity 6-2 power connection 6-1 timeout error 6-3 wireless Internet connection 6-2 wireless LAN activity l 6-2 SSID 2-15 hidden mode 1-3 trusted wireless stations list MAC authentication 3-23 security profiles about 3-2 security profiles, setting up 3-11 security profiloe wireless client security s
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS restiction with WPA and WPA2 3-17 wireless bridging and repeating 5-6 wireless channel changing 2-15, 2-18 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS, configure 3-17 data encryption 3-18 network authentication type 3-18 wireless client security separation 3-18 wireless client security separation hotspot setting 3-13 wireless computer, configuring from 3-14 WPA preshared key passphrase, use with WPA-PSK 3-4 wireless connection losing 3-22
