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Manage the WiFi Network Settings
This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the
modem router
.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network
on page 102
•
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
on page 114
•
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network
on page 117
•
Control the WiFi Radios
on page 123
•
Set Up a WiFi Schedule
on page 125
•
Manage the WPS Settings
on page 127
•
Manage Advanced WiFi Features
on page 129
•
Use the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point
on page 131
For information about setting up an access control list (ACL) and managing WiFi access, see
Allow or Block
Access to Your Network
on page 136.
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Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main
Network
The
modem router
comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network
key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and
password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security.You can
find the preset SSID and password on the product label (see
Bottom Panel Product Label
on page 17).
NETGEAR
recommends that you do
not
change your preset security settings. If you do
decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and
store the note in a safe place where you can easily find it.
Note
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings
You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security. The
modem router
simultaneously
supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11b/g/n devices and the 5 GHz band for 802.11a/n/ac devices.
If do decide to change the WiFi settings of the
modem router
’s main network, use a wired
connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
Tip
To view or change the basic WiFi settings:
1.
Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the user name and password for the
modem router
.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
4.
Click the
OK
button.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.
Select
Wireless
.
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6.
View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings.
The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Settings page.
Description
Field
Region Selection
From the menu, select the region in which the
modem router
operates.
Region
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Description
Field
It might not be legal to operate the
modem router
in a region other than the regions listed in the
Note
menu. If your country or region is not listed, check
with your local government agency.
Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n)
The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the
SSID, the default SSID displays.The default SSID is also printed
Name (SSID)
on the product label (see
Bottom Panel Product Label
on page
17).
NETGEAR
recommends that you do not change
the default SSID. If you must change the SSID,
Note
enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive
name in this field.
From the
Channel
menu, select
Auto
for automatic channel
selection or select an individual channel. The default selection
is
Auto
.
Channel
In some regions, not all channels are available.
Do not change the channel unless you experience
Note
interference (shown by lost connections or slow
data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment
with different channels to see which is the best.
If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), re-
duce interference by selecting different channels
Note
for adjacent APs.
NETGEAR
recommends a
channel spacing of four channels between adja-
cent APs (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or
6 and 10).
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Description
Field
From the
Mode
menu, select one of the following modes:
Mode
•
Up to 54 Mbps
. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n,
802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits
802.11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.
•
Up to 289 Mbps
. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced
interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode
allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the
network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to
289 Mbps.
•
Up to 600 Mbps
. Performance mode. This mode allows
802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network
and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to 600 Mbps.
This mode is the default mode.
The 600 Mbps performance mode requires
256 QAM support on the WiFi client.
Note
WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to
54 Mbps. Even if your devices are capable of
Note
a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their
speed to 54 Mbps.
By default, the
modem router
broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi
stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned
Enable SSID Broadcast
network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the
Enable
SSID Broadcast
check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast
provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID
to be able to join the WiFi network of the
modem router
.
Security Options
This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
NETGEAR
recommends that you do
not
change your preset security settings (WPA2-
PSK [AES]).
Note
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