NETGEAR WN604 User guide
NETGEAR Wireless N150
Access Point WN604
Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E.Plumeria Dr.
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10623-01
March 2010
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In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
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It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 has been suppressed in accordance with
the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for
example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please
refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasNETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg
243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte
(z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
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gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used
near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.
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Note: Delete this note and the information below for products that are not wireless.
Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result
in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
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]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
Español
[Spanish]
ЕллзнйкЮ
[Greek]
Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägig en Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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.
МЕ ФЗН РБСПХУБ NETGEAR Inc. ДЗЛЩНЕЙ ПФЙ Radiolan УХММПСЦЩНЕФБЙ РСПУ
ФЙУ ПХУЙЩДЕЙУ БРБЙФЗУЕЙУ КБЙ ФЙУ ЛПЙРЕУ УЧЕФЙКЕУ ДЙБФБОЕЙУ
ФЗУ ПДЗГЙБУ 1999/5/ЕК.
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Français
[French]
Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarç, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm
prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais
e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spåòa základné po_iadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish]
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
Norsk
[Norwegian]
Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antenn as only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals
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FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
PY309300122
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model WN604 NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Canada ID: 4054A-09300122
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Industry Canada statement :
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device m ust acce pt a ny interfer ence received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled en vironment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WN604
Publication Date: March 2010
Product Family: Wireless Access Point
Product Name: NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10623-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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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 ...........................................1-1
Key Features and Standards ..........................................................................................1-1
Supported Standards and Conventions ...................................................................1-2
Key Features ............................................................................................................1-2
802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking ................................................1-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-4
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ................................................................1-4
System Requirements ....................................................................................................1-5
What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................1-5
Hardware Description .....................................................................................................1-5
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-6
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................1-8
Side Panel ................................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines ..................................... .... ... ... ..2-2
Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options ................................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..2-2
Wi-Fi Protected Setup .................. ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..2-3
Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point ..................................................................2-3
Setting up the WN604 Wireless Access Point .................... ... ... ...............................2-4
Configuring LAN and Wireless Access ....................................................................2-4
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Configuring Time Settings .................................................................................2-7
Configuring Wireless Access .............................................................................2-9
Deploying the WN604 Wireless Access Point ..........................................................2-9
Verifying Wireless Connectivity ..............................................................................2-10
Logging In Using the Default IP Address ......................................................................2-11
Setting Basic IP Options ...............................................................................................2-12
Wireless Settings ............................. ... ... .......................................... ... ..........................2-13
Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Wireless Settings ........ ... ... ... .......................................2-13
Configuring Basic QoS Settings .............................................................................2-17
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................2-18
Chapter 3
Understanding Security Profiles .....................................................................................3-2
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .........................................................................................3-5
Configuring a client using WPS ................................................................................3-5
Configuring Security Manually ........................................................................................3-8
SSID and WEP/WPA Settings Setup Form ..............................................................3-8
Configuring the RADIUS Server Settings .................................................................3-9
Setting up a Security Profile ...................................................................................3-11
Configuring WEP ....................................................................................................3-12
Configuring WPA with RADIUS ..............................................................................3-14
Configuring WPA2 with RADIUS ............................................................................3-16
Configuring WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS ............................................................3-17
Configuring WPA-PSK ...........................................................................................3-19
Configuring WPA2-PSK .........................................................................................3-20
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK .................................................................3-20
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address ....................... ................................ 3-22
Chapter 4
Management
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software .............................................................4-1
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................4-3
Saving Your Configuration Settings .........................................................................4-3
Restoring Saved Settings .........................................................................................4-4
Restoring the WN604 to the Factory Default Settings .............................................4-4
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................4-6
Enabling the SysLog Server ...........................................................................................4-7
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Using Activity Log Information ........................................................................................4-8
Viewing General Summary Information ........................................ .................................. 4-8
Viewing Network Traffic Statistics .................................................................................4-10
Viewing Available Wireless Station Statistics ................................................................4-12
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Scheduled Wireless ....................................................................................5-1
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................5-2
Configuring 802.11b/bg/ng Advanced Wireless Settings .........................................5-3
Configuring Advanced QoS Settings ..............................................................................5-4
Enabling Wireless Bridging .............................................................................................5-6
Configuring a WN604 as a Point-to-Point Bridge ................................... .................. 5-9
Configuring a Point-to-Multi-Point Wireless Bridge ................................................5-10
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting and Debugging
No lights are lit on the wireless access point. ........ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..................6-1
The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...........................................................6-2
The LAN light is not lit. ....................................................................................................6-2
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. ......... ...... ..6-2
I cannot connect to the WN604 to configure it. ................................ ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..6-3
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error. ........................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..6-3
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings . .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..6-4
Appendix A
Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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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. This manual uses the following typographical conventions::
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, code
italic URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
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Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
• Scope. This manual is written for the WN604 Wireless Access Point according to these
specifications:
Product Version NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604
Manual Publication Date March 2010
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WN604.asp.
How to Print This Manual
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Revision History
Part Number
Version
Number
Date Description
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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).
About the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604
The NETGEAR 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 WN604 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed
range or area of coverage—interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an
antenna. Typically, an individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity area
of about a 500 foot radius. Consequently, the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 can
support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet. Most access points can handle
between 10 to 30 users simultaneously per radio.
The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 acts as a bridge between the wired LAN and
wireless clients. Connecting multiple WN604 Wireless Access Points via a wired Ethernet
backbone can further lengthen 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.
Key Features and Standards
The WN604 Wireless Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking
support. It also offers a wide range of security options.
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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. WPA and WPA2 enterprise-class strong security with
RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as dynamic encryption key generation.WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK preshared key authentication without the overhead of RADIUS servers
but with all of the strong security of WPA.
• DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The WN604 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server; it can
also act as a DHCP server and provide network information for wireless clients.
• LAN ports. 4 x 10/100 LAN ports support.
Key Features
The WN604 provides solid functionality, including the following features:
• Operating Frequency. The Wireless Access Point operates in the standard 2.4 GHz band. It
has Multiple operating modes:
– Wireless Access Point. Operates as a standard 11b/bg/ng access point.
– Point-to-Point Bridge. In this mode, the WN604 only communicates with another bridge-
mode wireless access point (with or without clients). Network authentication should be
used to protect this communication.
– Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. In this mode the WN604 is the “Master” for a group of
bridge-mode wireless access points. The other bridge-mode wireless access points send all
traffic to this “Master”, and do not communicate directly with each other. Network
Authentication should be used to protect this traffic.
– Client mode. In this mode the access point acts as a client. It is used to extend the LAN of
clients that do not have wireless connectivity
• Scheduled Wireless ON/OFF. Schedule wireless to be ON/OFF through certain days of the
week and hours of each weekday.
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• 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. The SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the correct
SSID can connect.
• Configuration Backup. Configuration settings can be backed up to a file and restored.
• Autosensing Ethernet Connection with
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
• LED Indicators. Power, WPS, Wireless Activity, LAN speed, and LAN activity are easily
identified.
• Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. WMM is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM
allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Timedependent information, like video or audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For
WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM.
• WMM Power Save Support. Power Save uses mechanisms from 802.11e and legacy 802.11
to save power (for battery powered equipment) and fine-tune power consumption.
Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps
802.11b/g/n Standards-based Wireless Networking
The NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired
LANs and 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between
Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print
servers, and other devices. Additionally, the WN604 supports the following wireless features:
• Aggregation Support
• Reduced Inter Frame Spacing support
• Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) support
• Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure,
retransmission of unacknowledged frames)
• RTS/CTS handshake
• Beacon generation
• Packet fragmentation and reassembly
• Auto or long preamble
• Roaming among access points on the same subnet
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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 Uplink
TM
technology. The Ethernet port will
automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a “normal”
connection such as to a computer or an “uplink” connection such as to a switch or hub. That port
will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates any concerns
about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right
connection.
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance Web site (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net).
The following NETGEAR products work with the WN604 Wireless Access Point:
• FS108P - ProSafe 8 Port 10/100 Switch with 4 Port PoE
• FS116 P ProSafe 16 Port 10 /10 0 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 Gigabi t Ports and 24 Port
PoE
• FSM7328PS - ProSafe 24-port 10/100 L3 Managed Stackable Switch with 24 PoE Ports
• FSM7352PS
• GS724TP
• GS748TP
• WNDA3100 - RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
• WN121T RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0 Adapter
• WN111 - RangeMax Next Wireless-N USB Adapter
• WG511T 802.11g 108 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter
• WG511 802.11g 54 Mbps Wireless CardBus Adapter
• WG111 801.11g 54 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
• WPN111 - RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
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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.
• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed.
• 802.11b/g/n-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR WNDA3100v2 Wireless Adapter.
What’s In the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604.
• Power adapter and cord (12V dc, 1A).
• Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable.
• Resource CD which includes this manual.
• Support Registration card.
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any missing or damaged parts.
You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in
your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing
materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WN604 if you need to return it for repair. T o
qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the
NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.
Hardware Description
This section describes the front and rear hardware functions of the WN604.
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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:
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Table 1 -1. Front Panel LED Indicators
Item LED DESCRIPTION
1Power Power Indicator
OFF No powe r.
Solid
Amber
Solid
Green
Blinking
Green
2W-Fi WPS
Function
OFF There is no WPS acti vity or WPS error and the AP is not in the temporary
Blinking
Green
3 802.11b/g/N WLAN LED
Blinking
Blue
Solid Blue Wireless is up and running without wireless data transmission
OFF Wireless Interface is turned off
4 4* 10/100 LAN Link/Active LED
OFF No link detected.
Solid
Green
Blinking
Green
Solid
Amber
Blinking
Amber
AP performing the power on self-test diagnostic.
Power ON and AP ready
Firmware upgrade in process
WPS LED
AP setup locked state
There are WPS activities.(0.5 sec on and 0.5 sec off)
Data transmission or receive activity occurs through the wireless
100 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port.
100 Mbps link detected, data transmission on the port.
10 Mbps link detected, no data transmission on the port.
10 Mbps link detected, data transmission on the port.
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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. Restore to Factory Defaults Button
The restore to default button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the antenna
restores the WN604 to the factory default settings.
1. Fixed rear Antenna
The WN604 provides a single fixed antenna on the rear panel.
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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).
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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 802.1 1b/bg /ng or wireless networks at ranges
of several hundred feet or more. This distance can allow for others outside your
area to access your network. It is important to take appropriate steps to secure your
network from unauthorized access. The WN604 Wireless Access Point provides
highly effective security features which are covered in detail in “Understanding
Security Profiles” on page 3-2. Deploy the security features appropriate to your
needs.
This chapter contains the following sections:
1. “Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines”
2. “Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options”
3. “Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point”
4. “Logging In Using the Default IP Address”
5. “Setting Basic IP Options”
6. “Wireless Settings”
7. “Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity”
You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless
access point:
• A location for the WN604 that conforms to the “Wireless Equipment Placement and Range
Guidelines” below .
• The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch,
router, or Cable/DSL gateway.
• One or more computers with properly configured 802.11b/g/n or wireless adapters.
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Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly bas ed 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.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or inability to wirelessly connect to the WN604. For complete performance
specifications, see Appendix A, “Default Settings and Technical Specifications.”
For best results, place your wireless access point:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• 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 phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
Putting the antenna in a vertical position provides best side-to-side coverage. Putting the antenna
in a horizontal position provides best up-and-down coverage.
If you are using multiple access points for 11b/bg/ng, it is better if adjacent access points use
different radio frequency
between adjacent access points is 5 Channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). For
11a/na, the 6 Channel spacing is not needed.
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish
and can consume more battery power on a notebo ok computer.
channels to reduce interference. The recommended Channel spacing
Understanding WN604 Wireless Security Options
Your wireless data transmissions can be rece ived well beyond your walls by anyone with a
compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The
WN604 Wireless Access Point provides highly effective security features which are covered in
detail in the next chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
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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). 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.
• Use WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP
open authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined
eavesdropper.
• Use WPA or WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data
security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make
it virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver
and software availability may be limited.
Note: WEP and TKIP provide only legacy rates of operation. So, AES is the
recommended solution to use the 802.11n rates and speed.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
You can also use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically configure your AP to the best
available security options (see “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” on page 3-5).
Installing the WN604 Wireless Access Point
Before installing the NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604, you should make sure that
your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet
network so that computers with 802.11b/g/n wireless adapters will be able to communicate with
computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have met all
of the system requirements, shown on “System Requirements” on page 1-5.
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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 o f yo ur network,
record its TCP/IP configuration settings.
2. Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the
Subnet Mask.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the WN604 to the computer.
4. Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the WN604 and verify the following:
• The PWR power light goes on.
• The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on
computer.
• The WLAN LEDs should be blinking.
Configuring LAN and Wireless Access
To configure the WN604 Ethernet port for LAN access:
1. Connect to the WN604 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.100 in the
address field. The WN604 login screen appears (see Figure 2-1).
2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
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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.)
Figure 2-2 Access Point Name and Country / Region
4. Access Point Name: Enter the access point name of the WN604.
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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).
Note: If your country or region is not listed, please check with Netgear Support.
6. Select Time from the left panel. The Time screen displays, as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Timezone and system time related settings
7. Enter the Time Settings for your area. See the online help or “Configuring Time Settings” on
page 2-7 for more information about how to configure the settings on this screen.
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