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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

• Change the Administrator Password

• Enable the SysLog Server

• Activity Log

• View Summary Information

• Network Traffic Statistics

• Available Wireless Station Statistics

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Summary of Contents for N150 WN604

Page 1: ...350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA July 2013 202 10623 03 v1 0 Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 User Manual...

Page 2: ...he list of phone numbers at http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 984 Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR...

Page 3: ...s 15 Configure Wireless Access 17 Deploy the Access Point 17 Verify Wireless Connectivity 18 Wireless Equipment Placement and Range Guidelines 18 Wireless Settings 19 Wireless Settings Screen Fields 1...

Page 4: ...Wireless Radio 46 Advanced Wireless Settings 46 Advanced Wireless Settings Screen Fields 47 Advanced QoS Settings 48 Enable Wireless Bridging 49 Configure a Point to Point Bridge 52 Configure a Point...

Page 5: ...e 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...

Page 6: ...bone can extend 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 fr...

Page 7: ...IP protocol installed 802 11b g n compliant devices What s In the Box The package contains the following Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Ethernet cable Power adapter Vertical stand feet 2 Installatio...

Page 8: ...power on self test Off No power Wi Fii Protected Setup WPS Blinking green WPS activities are in process Off No WPS activity or there is a WPS error Wi Fi Solid blue The wireless radio is up and runni...

Page 9: ...fter 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 The Reset button has two functions Reboot When pressed and released qu...

Page 10: ...also schedule the wireless radio See Schedule the Wireless Radio on page 46 WPS button You can use WPS to add clients to the WN604 wireless network without typing the WPA or WPA2 password See Wireless...

Page 11: ...he 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 Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Config...

Page 12: ...for the subnet mask 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from the access point to the computer 3 Power up the access point a Connect the power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet b Make sure that th...

Page 13: ...ou have met all of the system requirements shown in System Requirements on page 7 Tip Before mounting the access point in a high location first set up and test the access point to verify wireless netw...

Page 14: ...eaningful name This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name The default access point name is located on the bottom label of your product The default is netgearxxxxxx where xxxxxx represents the l...

Page 15: ...TP server The default is Enable Note You need an Internet connection to get the current time Use Custom NTP Server Select this check box if you have a custom NTP server By default this option is disab...

Page 16: ...the address range used on your LAN or enable DHCP IP Subnet Mask The access point automatically calculates the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign Otherwise you can use 255 255 255 0 t...

Page 17: ...onfigure the computer that you set to use the static IP back to its original TCP IP settings Deploy the Access Point To deploy the access point 1 Disconnect the access point and position it where it w...

Page 18: ...connectivity by using a browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet or check for file and printer access on your network The default SSID for the 802 11b bg ng wireles...

Page 19: ...r security settings and placement Some types of security connections can take slightly longer to establish and can consume more battery power on a notebook computer Wireless Settings This section desc...

Page 20: ...ers The default is enabled Channel Frequency From the drop down list select the channel you wish to use on your wireless LAN The wireless channel in use is between 1 and 11 for United States and Canad...

Page 21: ...throughput mode Legacy clients cannot connect in this mode 20 40 MHz This is the dynamic compatibility mode Guard Interval From the drop down list select the desired guard interval The guard interval...

Page 22: ...ructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs Note If you are configuring the...

Page 23: ...figuration and testing the Network Authentication setting is set to Open System and the default SSID to NETGEAR_11ng For more information about configuring a profile see Security Profiles on page 25 N...

Page 24: ...3 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 Add...

Page 25: ...ts 4 From the Network Authentication drop down list select the network authentication type you want to use for this profile 5 Select the data encryption strength from the drop down list 6 Wireless cli...

Page 26: ...a All options are available if using access point mode In bridge modes some options might be unavailable Open System Can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption Shared Key This is used with WEP e...

Page 27: ...s by anyone with a compatible adapter For this reason use the security features of your wireless equipment The access point provides highly effective security features Deploy the security features app...

Page 28: ...ings or access the access point from a wired computer to make any further changes Configure WPA2 or WPA2 WPA or WPA The process of setting up WPA2 WPA or WPA2 WPA is very similar Consult the product d...

Page 29: ...ve your settings Configure WEP WEP is a legacy security option NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 or WPA To configure WEP data encryption 1 Select Configuration Security The Edit Security Profile sc...

Page 30: ...1 Select Configuration WPS The WPS Settings screen displays 2 Select the Enable radio button to enable WPS on your access point 3 Adjust the other settings on the screen as needed Router s PIN This i...

Page 31: ...e access point or you can log in to the access point and use the Add WPS Client feature To add a client using the WPS button 1 Press the WPS button located on the side of the access point The WPS LED...

Page 32: ...Wireless Client screen shows the status of the wireless connection 3 If the wireless client is added a Success message displays If the wireless settings changed you are notified You can click OK to vi...

Page 33: ...ddress Database is selected The access point uses the local MAC address table for access control 3 The Trusted Wireless Stations list shows any wireless stations you have entered If you have not enter...

Page 34: ...m the Maintenance and Monitoring tabs This chapter contains the following sections Upgrade the Wireless Access Point Firmware Configuration File Management Change the Administrator Password Enable the...

Page 35: ...interrupt the web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If the browser is interrupted the upload might fail corrupt the software and render the access point completely i...

Page 36: ...you want to restore factory settings without logging in to the access point you can use the Reset button See Factory Default Settings on page 60 To back up your current settings 1 Select Maintenance U...

Page 37: ...ore to upload the file After completing the upload the WN604 reboots automatically To restore the factory settings 1 Select Maintenance Reset Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults screen displays 2 Se...

Page 38: ...d You should change this to a more secure password To change the administrator password 1 Select Maintenance Password The following screen displays 2 First enter the old password in the Current Passwo...

Page 39: ...e following screen 2 Select the Enable Syslog check box if you have a syslog server on your LAN 3 Enter the IP address of your SysLog server and the port number your syslog server is configured to use...

Page 40: ...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 cli...

Page 41: ...cess Point Information Access Point Name Indicates the NetBIOS name You can change the default name in the General screen Configuration General Ethernet MAC Address The Media Access Control address MA...

Page 42: ...eless Settings for 802 11b bg ng Operating Mode Identifies the 802 11 operating mode of the WN604 Channel Frequency Identifies the channel the wireless port is using Auto is the default channel settin...

Page 43: ...eived in 802 11n g mode since the access point was restarted Available Wireless Station Statistics The Available Wireless Stations table lists all IP devices associated with this access point in the w...

Page 44: ...elect Monitoring Wireless Stations The following screen displays 2 Click Refresh to update this screen Tip If the access point is rebooted the table data is lost until the access point rediscovers the...

Page 45: ...45 5 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter includes the following sections Schedule the Wireless Radio Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced QoS Settings Enable Wireless Bridging...

Page 46: ...radio is on all the time 2 If you want to change this so that the wireless radio is off except when you schedule it to be on select the Off radio button 3 For Radio Off Schedule select the check boxes...

Page 47: ...eiving station and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS Clear to Send packet before sending the actual packet data The default is 2347 Fragmentation Length 256 2346 This is the maximum p...

Page 48: ...e current standard Max Wireless Clients The number of wireless clients that can associate with the AP at one time The default is 20 Advanced QoS Settings Wireless Multimedia Extension WME or Wi Fi Mul...

Page 49: ...maximum throughput and is not time sensitive is sent to this queue FTP data for example AIFS Arbitration Inter Frame Space Specifies a wait time in milliseconds for data frames Valid values for AIFS...

Page 50: ...s if this option is enabled Client 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 To configure bridging on your access po...

Page 51: ...ption displays only in client mode Use it to configure a new MAC address on the AP client if desired MAC Clone Address If the MAC Clone option has been enabled enter the new MAC address in hexadecimal...

Page 52: ...AP 1 needs to have AP 2 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field and AP 2 needs to have AP 1 s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field 4 Configure and verify the following parameters for bot...

Page 53: ...ation configure AP 2 on LAN segment 2 in point to multi point bridge mode The MAC addresses of the adjacent APs are required in AP 2 Configure AP 3 on LAN 3 in point to point bridge mode with the remo...

Page 54: ...of the three LAN segments Wireless stations can connect to the access points in the preceding illustration If you require wireless stations to access any LAN segment you can add additional access poin...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...sing the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point WiFi LED Is Off The wireless radio is turned off or the antenna is not working There are two ways to turn off the wireless radio...

Page 57: ...computer and check that TCP IP is set up correctly for that network The usual setting for Windows network properties is to obtain an IP address automatically The access point s default values might no...

Page 58: ...ect If using a fixed static IP address check the subnet mask default gateway DNS and IP addresses If the PCs are configured correctly but still not working ensure that the access point is connected an...

Page 59: ...59 A A Supplemental Information This appendix includes the following sections Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications...

Page 60: ...ething with a small point such as a pen to press the Reset button in and hold it in for at least 5 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks rapidly 3 Release the Reset button Your device returns to the facto...

Page 61: ...mission speed 1Besta Country Region Varies by region Scheduled wireless On Off Disabled 80211 b bg ng radio frequency channel Auto Output power Full Wireless card access List All wireless stations all...

Page 62: ...Mbps 135 Mbps 150 Mbps Data Rates for channel width 40 MHz and guard Interval long Best 13 5 Mbps 27 Mbps 40 5 Mbps 54 Mbps 81 Mbps 108 Mbps 121 5 Mbps 135 Mbps Operating frequencies 2 412 2 462 GHz...

Page 63: ...ve of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 2 4Ghz EN301 489 17 EN60950 1 For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity web...

Page 64: ...Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Ma...

Page 65: ...rt B of FCC CFR47 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...

Page 66: ...e Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfer...

Page 67: ...household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance in feet and meters Microwave ovens 30 feet 9 meters Baby Monitor Analog 20 feet 6 meters...

Page 68: ...ier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection 47 CTS Clear to Send 47 D default access point name 14 default gateway 16 default IP address 12 16 default password 12 DHCP point to multi point brid...

Page 69: ...rver configuring 16 Q QoS Quality of Service 49 QoS settings 22 R range 6 rear panel 9 rebooting losing previous state 44 Reset button 9 registrar WPS 30 request to send threshold 47 Reset button rest...

Page 70: ...peating 49 wireless client security separation 27 30 wireless connectivity testing 22 Wireless Multimedia Extension WME 48 wireless network name SSID 25 wireless point to multi point bridge 50 wireles...

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