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Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
The 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.
You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit.
Note:
The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
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 it in
a safe place where you can easily find it.
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless
security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a
computer with a wired connection to access the router.
To view or change basic wireless settings:
1.
On the BASIC Home screen, select
Wireless
to display the Wireless Settings screen.
The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.
2.
Make any changes that are needed, and click
Apply
to save your settings.
3.
Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect
wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:
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•
Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless
network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open
network (without wireless security) that they discover.
•
Does your wireless device or computer appear on the Attached Devices screen? If it
does, it is connected to the network.
•
If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on
the bottom of your router.
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Wireless Network
The b/g/n and a/n notation references the 802.11 standards of conformance. For example,
the 2.4 b/g/n conforms to 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n at the 2.4 GHz radio frequency.
Enable SSID Broadcast
. This feature allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless
stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is
selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the
Enable SSID Broadcast
check
box, and click
Apply
.
Name (SSID)
. The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character
(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly
generated, and
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting
.
Region Selection
. The location where the router is used. Select from the countries in the list.
In the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.
Channel
. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1
through 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be
operated.) Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost
connections or slow data transfers). When interference happens, experiment with different
channels to see which is the best.
Mode
. Up to 145 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join
the network. g & b
supports up to 54 Mbps. The 300 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to
connect at this speed.
Security Options
The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase.
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security
option or passphrase,
but if you want to change these settings, the following section
explains how.
Do not disable security
.
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Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
1.
Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
2.
In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
Attached Devices
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here.
From the BASIC Home screen, select
Attached Devices
to display the following screen:
Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have
joined the wireless network.
•
#
(number). The order in which the device joined the network.
•
IP Address
. The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the
network. This number can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the
network.
•
Device Name
. If the device name is known, it is shown here.
•
MAC Address
. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC
address is typically shown on the product label.
You can click
Refresh
to update this screen.
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Parental Controls
The first time you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, you are
automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls
or download the application. The following screen displays:
To set up Live Parental Controls:
1.
Select
Parental Controls
on the dashboard screen.
2.
Click either the
Windows Users
or
Mac Users
button.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental
Controls Management utility.
After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.
4.
Click
Next
, read the note, and click
Next
again to proceed.
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Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log
in or create a free account.
5.
Select the radio button that applies to you and click
Next
.
•
If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the
Yes
radio button selected.
•
If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the
No
radio button.
If you are creating an account, the following screen displays:
•
Fill in the fields and click
Next
.
After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:

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