Netgear WN604 - Wireless-N 150 Access Point driver and firmware
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WN604 Product Datasheet - Page 1
Wireless-N 150 Access Point WN604
Data Sheet
Business-class Wireless-N Networking
WiFi On/Off Push 'N' Connect
• Works with new Wireless-N notebooks and supports Wireless-G • Great for gaming and video streaming with WMM traffic prioritizing • Use as a client or a bridge between access points • Easy to configure business-class security WPA2, MAC authentication and ...
WN604 Product Datasheet - Page 2
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--Wireless access control to identify authorized wireless network device
--MAC address authentication
--802.1x RADIUS support with EAP TLS, TTLS, PEAP
--Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button and PIN
--Push "N" Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Smart Wizard
• Package Contents --Wireless-N 150 Access Point (WN604) --Ethernet cable --Resource CD --Installation guide --Power...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 2
... product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 8
... 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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WN604 Reference Manual - Page 12
...NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 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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WN604 Reference Manual - Page 13
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual
- Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 17
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 ...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 19
... 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...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 21
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual
Table 1-1. Front Panel LED Indicators
Item 1
2 3 4
LED
DESCRIPTION
Power OFF Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green
W-Fi WPS Function
OFF
Blinking Green 802.11b/g/N Blinking Blue Solid Blue OFF 4* 10/100 LAN OFF Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber
Power Indicator No power. AP performing the power on self-test ...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 27
... (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...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 39
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...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 47
... WN604 Access Point is set by default as an open system with no authentication. When setting up Network Authentication, bear in mind the following:
- If you are using Access Point mode, then all options are available. In bridge mode some options may be unavailable.
- Not all wireless adapters support WPA or WPA2. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 58
... 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. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or above do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 61
... 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. Client software is required on the client: • 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...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 63
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 ...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 65
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 ...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 69
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Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
The software of the WN604 Wireless Access Point is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's Web site.. The upgrade file can be sent to the wireless access point using your browser.
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WN604 must support HTTP...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 70
... 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. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WN604 completely inoperable.
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Figure 4-1 Firmware upgrade screen
To upgrade the WN604 firmware: 1. Download...
WN604 Reference Manual - Page 109
NETGEAR Wireless N150 Access Point WN604 Reference Manual
wireless network name (SSID) 3-2 security profiles
about 3-2 security profiles, setting up 3-11 security profiloe
wireless client security separation 3-12 setup form 3-8 software upgrade 4-2 SSID 2-15
hidden mode 1-3 SSID broadcast, disable 3-3 SSID match
verify connectivity 2-10 SSID, wireless network name 3-2 standards, supported 1-2 ...
User Manual - Page 35
..., corrupt the software, and render the access point completely inoperable.
1. On a computer that is connected to the access point with an Ethernet cable, launch a browser.
2. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, and save it to your hard disk. 3. Log in to the access point. 4. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade screen
displays:
5. Click Browse...