NETGEAR D7000 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Field

View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings

on page 102). For information about configuring WEP,

see

Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security

on page 112.

•

WPA-PSK [TKIP]

.WPA provides a secure connection but is superseded by WPA2.The

WPA-PSK

[TKIP]

option displays only if you configure the WiFi mode for the main WiFi network as Up to

54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (see

View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings

on page 102).

To use WPA security, in the

Passphrase

field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the

2 .4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

•

WPA2-PSK [AES]

. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices

do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2 to allow 802.11n devices to connect

to the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your network includes older

devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.

To use WPA2 security, in the

Passphrase

field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the

2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

•

WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]

. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support

either WPA or WPA2 to join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. However, WPA-PSK

[TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.

To use WPA + WPA2 security, in the

Passphrase

field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To

join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

•

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

. This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a

RADIUS server. For information about configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see

Configure

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security

on page 109.

The passphrase that provides users access to the guest

WiFi network in the 2.4 GHZ band. The passphrase is also

referred to as the

password

or

key

.

Passphrase

Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac)

The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not

change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is

Name (SSID)

NETGEAR-5G_Guest1. To change the SSID in the 5 GHz

WiFi band for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character

(maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.

This field is of an informational nature and shows the channel

that is configured in the 5 GHz band for the main WiFi

Channel

network.You cannot change the channel in the 5 GHz band

for the guest WiFi network.

This field is of an informational nature and shows the mode

that is configured in the 5 GHz band for the main WiFi

Mode

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

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Description

Field

network.You cannot change the mode in the 5 GHz band

for the guest WiFi network.

By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable

the guest WiFi network for the 5 GHz WiFi band, select the

Enable Guest Network

check box.

Enable Guest Network

By default, the

modem router

broadcasts its SSID of the 5

GHz WiFi band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi

Enable SSID Broadcast

name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the

SSID broadcast for the 5 GHz WiFi band for the guest WiFi

network, clear the

Enable SSID Broadcast

check box.

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 5 GHz WiFi

band of the guest WiFi network cannot access WiFi devices

Allow guests to see each other and

access my local network

or Ethernet devices that are connected to the main WiFi

network. To allow access to the main WiFi network, select

the

Allow guests to see each other and access my local

network

check box.

Security Options

If you want to change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the 5 GHz

band of the guest WiFi network:

•

None

. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the

5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. This is the default setting for the guest WiFi network.

•

WPA2-PSK [AES]

. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices

do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. Select WPA2 to allow 802.11n devices to connect

to the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. If your network includes older

devices that do not support WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.

To use WPA2 security, in the

Passphrase

field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the

5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

•

WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]

. This type of security enables WiFi devices that support

either WPA or WPA2 to join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. However, WPA-PSK

[TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

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Description

Field

To use WPA + WPA2 security, in the

Passphrase

field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To

join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.

•

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

. This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a

RADIUS server. For information about configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see

Configure

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security

on page 109.

The passphrase that provides users access to the guest

WiFi network in the 5 GHZ band. The passphrase is also

referred to as the

password

or

key

.

Passphrase

6.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your settings are saved.

7.

Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the guest network.

If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:

•

If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your area, disconnect

it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the

modem router

provides. Some

WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.

•

Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See

View Devices Currently on the Network

on page 251.) If it does, it is connected to the network.

•

Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password?

Control the WiFi Radios

The

modem router

provides internal WiFi radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges.

By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the

modem router

. When the WiFi radios are

off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the

modem router

.

You can turn the WiFi radios on and off with the

WiFi On/Off

button on the

modem router

, or you can log

in to the

modem router

and enable or disable the WiFi radios through the web management interface. If

you are close to the

modem router

, it might be easier to press the

WiFi On/Off

button. If you are away

from the

modem router

or already logged in, it might be easier to enable or disable the radios through the

web management interface.You can also turn the WiFi radios off and on based on a schedule. (See

Set

Up a WiFi Schedule

on page 125.)

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

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Use the WiFi On/Off Button

To turn the WiFi radios off and on with the WiFi On/Off button:

•

Press the

WiFi On/Off

button on the top panel of the

modem router

for two seconds.

If you turned off the WiFi radios, the 2.4 GHz WiFi LED, 5 GHz WiFi LED, WiFi LED, and WPS LED

turn off. If you turned on the WiFi radios, these LEDs lights solid white.

If you want to disable the WiFi radio or radios of the

modem router

, use a wired

connection to avoid being disconnected when WiFi radio or radios turn off.

Tip

Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios

If you used the

WiFi On/Off

button to turn off the WiFi radios, you cannot log in to the

modem router

to

turn them back on.You must press the

WiFi On/Off

button again for two seconds to turn the WiFi radios

back on.

To enable or disable the WiFi radios:

1.

Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.

2.

Type

http://www.routerlogin.net

.

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

ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings

.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

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6.

Do one of the following in the Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, Advanced Wireless

Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, or both sections:

•

Turn off the radio

. Clear the

Enable Wireless Router Radio

check box.

Tthe 2.4 GHz WiFi LED, 5 GHz WiFi LED, WiFi LED, and WPS LED turn off.

•

Turn on the radio

. Select the

Enable Wireless Router Radio

check box.

The 2.4 GHz WiFi LED, 5 GHz WiFi LED, WiFi LED, and WPS LED lights solid white.

7.

Click the

Apply

button.

Your settings are saved.

Set Up a WiFi Schedule

You can use this feature to turn off the WiFi signal from your

modem router

at times when you do not

need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

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