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In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6.
To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the
Enable SSID Broadcast
check box.
When this check box is selected, the
router
broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays
when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or wireless device.
7.
To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the
Name (SSID)
field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly
generated and is on the router’s label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new
name and keep it in a safe place
.
8.
To change the wireless channel, select a number from the
Channel
menu.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience
interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with
different channels to see which is the best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to
reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four
channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
9.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the
network.
10.
Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings.
If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:
•
Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your area? Some
wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network without wireless security that they
discover.
•
Is your computer or wireless device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before
you changed the settings)? If so, update the wireless network selection in your computer or wireless
device to match the current settings for your network.
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Change the WiFi Mbps Settings
The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). By
default, the router is set to operate with up to 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and up to 1,733 Mbps
in the 5 GHz WiFi band.You can select slower settings.
To change the WiFi Mbps settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
Wireless
.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.
For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/gn/n) section, select a setting from
the
Mode
menu.
Up to 600 Mbps
is the default setting. The other settings are
Up to 289 Mbps
and
Up to 54 Mbps
.
6.
For the 5GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the
Mode
menu.
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Up to 1733 Mbps
is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a wireless devices to join
the network. The other settings are
Up to 800 Mbps
and
Up to 347 Mbps
.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to connect to your
network is unique to your router and is on the router label.
We recommend that you use the preset security,
but you can change the settings. Do not disable security
.
To change the WPA settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
Wireless
.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5.
Under Security Options, select a WPA option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security and is the default setting.
The
Passphrase
field displays.
6.
In the
Passphrase
field, enter the network key (password).
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7.
Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
8.
Click the
Apply
button.
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Your settings are saved.
Enable a WiFi Video Network
Guest networks allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key.
For optimal HD streaming performance for your guests, you can enable a 5 GHz guest video network.
When this the video network feature is enabled, the router uses video reliability algorithms to reduce jitter
and packet loss during video streaming.
To enable a WiFi video network:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
Wireless
.
The Wireless Setup screen displays.
5.
Scroll down to the Wireless Network (5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section of the screen.
6.
Select the
Enable Video Network
check box.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
Guest networks allow visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key.
You can add a guest network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and the 5.0 GHz WiFi band.
To set up a guest network:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
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The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
Guest Network
.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.
Scroll to the section of the screen for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up.
The default guest wireless network names (SSIDs) are as follows:
•
NETGEAR-Guest
is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band.
•
NETGEAR-5G-Guest
is for the 5 GHz WiFi band.
6.
Leave the
Enable SSID Broadcast
check box selected.
Allowing the router to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID) makes it easier to find your network
and connect to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a hidden network.
7.
Give the guest network a name.
The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters.You then manually configure
the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID.
8.
For the wireless channel and mode, leave the default settings selected.
9.
Select a security option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security. WPA2 is the default setting.
10.
Click the
Apply
button.
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