User Manual Netgear WAX204-100NAS Wireless Desktop Access Point (WAX204)

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User Manual

For WAX204-100NAS. Also, The document are for others Netgear models: WAC124

• Contents3
• 1. Hardware Overview of the Access Point/Router11
  • Top panel with LEDs12
  • Back panel with ports, buttons, and a power connector13
  • Position the antennas for best WiFi performance14
  • Access point/router label14
• 2. Install and Access the Access Point/Router in Your Network16
  • Connect the access point/router to your existing router and log in for the first time17
  • Update the access point/router firmware if you cannot complete the initial log-in process21
  • About router mode22
  • Use the access point/router in router mode23
  • Log in to the access point/router when it is connected to the Internet26
  • Log in to the access point/router when it is not connected to the Internet28
  • Use the NETGEAR Insight mobile app to discover the access point/router29
  • Find the IP address of the access point/router29
  • Change the language31
  • Change the local login admin password32
  • Set up password recovery for the local login admin user name33
  • Connect a wired or WiFi device to the access point/router’s network after installation34
    • Connect to the access point/router through an Ethernet cable34
    • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to join the WiFi network of the access point/router35
    • Manually join the WiFi network of the access point/router36
• 3. Specify the Access Point/Router Internet Settings Manually37
  • Use the Internet Setup Wizard38
  • Access point mode: Specify a fixed LAN IP address39
  • Router mode: Manually set up the access point/router Internet connection40
    • Router mode: Specify a dynamic or fixed WAN IP address Internet connection without a login40
    • Router mode: Specify a PPPoE Internet connection that uses a login42
    • Router mode: Specify a PPTP or L2TP Internet connection that uses a login44
  • Router mode: Specify an IPv6 Internet connection46
    • Router mode: Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses47
    • Router mode: Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet connection47
    • Router mode: Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection49
    • Router mode: Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection51
    • Router mode: Set up an IPv6 6rd Internet connection52
    • Router mode: Set up an IPv6 passthrough Internet connection54
    • Router mode: Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection55
    • Router mode: Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection57
    • Router mode: Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection58
• 4. Manage the Basic WiFi and Radio Features61
  • Set up or change an open or secure WiFi network62
  • Configure WPA and WPA2 Enterprise WiFi security65
  • Disable or enable a WiFi network67
  • Hide or broadcast the SSID for a WiFi network68
  • Enable or disable the WiFi radios69
  • Use WPS to add a device to the WiFi network70
    • Use WPS with the push button method70
    • Use WPS with the PIN method72
• 5. Manage the Firewall and Security74
  • Router mode: Manage the basic firewall settings75
    • Router mode: Manage port scan protection and denial of service protection75
    • Router mode: Set up a default DMZ server76
    • Router mode: Manage IGMP proxying77
    • Router mode: Manage NAT filtering78
    • Router mode: Manage the SIP application-level gateway79
    • Router mode: Manage VPN pass-through80
  • Allow or block device access to your network81
    • Enable and manage network access control81
    • Manage network access control lists82
    • Add or remove a device from the allowed list83
    • Add or remove a device from the blocked list84
  • Router mode: Specify keywords and domains to block Internet sites85
    • Router mode: Set up keyword and domain blocking85
    • Router mode: Specify a trusted device87
    • Router mode: Remove a keyword or domain from the blocked list88
    • Router mode: Remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list89
  • Router mode: Block specific services and applications from the Internet89
    • Router mode: Add a service blocking rule for a predefined service or application90
    • Router mode: Add a service blocking rule for a custom service or application91
    • Router mode: Change a service blocking rule93
    • Router mode: Remove a service blocking rule94
  • Router mode: Set up a schedule for blocking95
  • Set up security event email notifications96
• 6. Optimize Performance99
  • Optimize traffic with the default QoS rules100
  • Manage default and custom QoS rules101
    • Add a custom QoS rule for a service or application101
    • Add a custom QoS rule for a device102
    • Change a QoS rule or change the priority for a rule103
    • Remove a QoS rule104
    • Remove all QoS rules105
  • Manage uplink bandwidth control106
  • Manage WiFi Multimedia (WMM) for a radio107
  • Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play108
• 7. Manage the Network Settings111
  • Router mode: Manage the LAN IP address settings112
    • Router mode: Change the access point/router network device name112
    • Router mode: Change the LAN IP address and subnet settings113
    • Router mode: Manage the DHCP server address pool114
    • Router mode: Disable the DHCP server116
    • Router mode: Manage the Router Information Protocol settings117
  • Router mode: Manage reserved LAN IP addresses118
    • Router mode: Reserve a LAN IP Address118
    • Router mode: Change a reserved LAN IP address119
    • Router mode: Remove a reserved LAN IP address entry120
  • Add and manage IPv4 static routes121
    • Add an IPv4 static route122
    • Change an IPv4 static route123
    • Remove an IPv4 static route124
  • Router mode: Enable an IPTV bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group125
    • Router mode: Enable an IPTV bridge for a port group125
    • Router mode: Enable an IPTV bridge for a VLAN tag group126
  • Router mode: Change the MTU size128
• 8. Maintain and Monitor the Access Point/Router131
  • Update the firmware of the access point/router132
    • Let the access point/router check for new firmware and update the firmware132
    • Check for new firmware manually and update the access point/router manually133
  • Manage the configuration file of the access point/router135
    • Back up the access point/router configuration file135
    • Restore the access point/router configuration settings136
  • Recover the local login admin password137
  • Return the access point/router to its factory default settings138
    • Use the Reset button138
    • Erase the settings to factory default settings139
  • Manage the time settings140
    • Manually set the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time140
    • Change the NTP server141
  • Manage the activity log142
    • Specify which activities the access point/router logs142
    • View, send, or clear the logs143
  • View the status and statistics of the access point/router144
    • Access point mode: View information about the access point/router, LAN port, and WiFi settings144
    • Router mode: View information about the access point/router, Internet port, and WiFi settings147
    • Check the Internet connection status150
    • Display Internet port statistics152
    • View devices currently on the access point/router network153
  • Router mode: Monitor and meter Internet traffic155
    • Router mode: Start the traffic meter without traffic restrictions155
    • Router mode: Restrict Internet traffic by volume156
    • Router mode: Restrict Internet traffic by connection time158
    • Router mode: View the Internet traffic volume and statistics159
    • Router mode: Unblock the traffic meter after the traffic limit is reached160
  • Router mode: Manage and use remote access161
    • Router mode: Set up remote management for the access point/router161
    • Router mode: Use remote access163
  • Change the system mode to router mode or back to access point mode163
  • Disable LED blinking or turn off LEDs165
• 9. Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Access Point/Router166
  • USB device requirements167
  • Connect a USB storage device to the access point/router167
  • Access a USB storage device that is connected to the access point/router168
    • Access a USB storage device from a Windows-based computer168
    • Access a USB storage device from a Mac168
  • Map a USB storage device to a Windows network drive169
  • Back up a Windows-based computer with ReadySHARE Vault170
  • Back up a Mac with Time Machine171
    • Set up a USB hard disk drive on a Mac171
    • Prepare to back up a large amount of data172
    • Use Time Machine to back up onto a USB hard disk drive172
  • Manage access to a USB storage device174
  • Enable FTP access within the access point/router network176
  • View and manage network folders on a USB storage device178
    • View network folders on a USB storage device178
    • Add a network folder on a USB storage device179
    • Change a network folder on a USB storage device180
  • Router mode: Approve a USB storage device181
  • Safely remove a USB storage device182
• 10. Use the Access Point/Router as a Media Server184
  • Specify ReadyDLNA media server settings185
  • Play music from a storage device with iTunes server186
    • Set up the access point/router’s iTunes server with iTunes186
    • Set up the access point/router’s iTunes server with the Remote app188
  • Set up the access point/router to work with TiVo190
• 11. Router Mode: Manage Dynamic DNS and FTP Access Through the Internet191
  • Router mode: Set up and manage Dynamic DNS192
    • Router mode: Set up a new Dynamic DNS account192
    • Router mode: Specify a DNS account that you already created193
    • Router mode: Change the Dynamic DNS settings194
  • Router mode: Use DDNS with FTP to access your network195
    • Router mode: Overview of the steps to set up an FTP server with DDNS195
    • Router mode: Set up FTP access through the Internet on the access point/router196
    • Router mode: Use FTP to access a storage device over the Internet197
• 12. Router Mode: Set up VPN Connections with OpenVPN199
  • Router mode: Enable and configure OpenVPN and VPN client access on the access point/router200
  • Router mode: Install OpenVPN client software on a remote client201
    • Router mode: Install the OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files on a Windows-based computer202
    • Router mode: Install the OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files on a Mac203
    • Router mode: Install the OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files on an iOS device204
    • Router mode: Install the OpenVPN client utility and VPN configuration files on an Android device205
  • Router mode: Set up an OpenVPN connection207
    • Router mode: Manage VPN access to your network or Internet service at your office or home207
    • Router mode: Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at your office or home208
• 13. Manage the Advanced WiFi and Radio Features209
  • Add a WiFi schedule for a radio210
  • Change the channel for a radio211
  • Change the WiFi throughput mode for a radio band212
  • Change the transmission output power for a radio214
  • Manage advanced WiFi and broadcast settings215
  • Manage the WPS settings216
  • Specify how the access point/router manages WiFi clients218
    • Manage Implicit Beamforming218
    • Manage MU-MIMO219
    • Manage Airtime Fairness220
  • Set Up a WiFi bridge between the access/point router and another device221
• 14. Router Mode: Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering224
  • Router mode: Manage port forwarding to a local server for services and applications225
    • Router mode: Forward incoming traffic for a default service or application225
    • Router mode: Add a port forwarding rule for a custom service or application226
    • Router mode: Change a port forwarding rule228
    • Router mode: Remove a port forwarding rule229
    • Router mode application example: Make a local web server public230
    • Router mode: How the access/point router implements a port forwarding rule230
  • Router mode: Manage port triggering for services and applications231
    • Router mode: Add a port triggering rule232
    • Router mode: Change a port triggering rule233
    • Router mode: Remove a port triggering rule234
    • Router mode: Specify the time-out for port triggering235
    • Router mode: Disable port triggering236
    • Router mode application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat237
• 15. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting239
  • Reboot the access point/router from its local browser interface240
  • Quick tips241
    • Router mode: Sequence to restart your access point/router network241
    • Check the Ethernet cable connections241
    • Check the WiFi settings of your computer or mobile device241
    • Check the DHCP network settings of your computer or mobile device242
  • Standard LED behavior when the access point/router is powered on242
  • Troubleshoot with the LEDs243
    • Power LED is off243
    • Power LED stays blinking green243
    • Access point mode: Internet LED is off244
    • Router mode: Internet LED is off244
    • WiFi LED Is Off245
  • You cannot log in to the access point/router245
    • Access point mode: You cannot log in to the access point/router245
    • Router mode: You cannot log in to the access point/router247
  • Router mode: You cannot access the Internet248
    • Router mode: Check the Internet WAN IP address248
    • Router mode: Check or manually start the PPPoE connection250
  • Troubleshoot Internet browsing251
  • Troubleshoot the WiFi connectivity252
  • Changes are not saved253
  • Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility of your computer253
    • Test the LAN path from your computer to the access point/router253
    • Router mode: Test the path from your computer to a remote device254
• A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications256
  • Factory default settings257
  • Technical specifications259
• B. Position and Wall-Mount the Access Point/Router261
  • Position the access point/router262
  • Wall-mount the access point/router263