Operating instructions

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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