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Basic Settings
26
R6250 Smart WiFi Router
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
You can use this screen to view or change the wireless network settings and the security
option.
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 this check box, and click
Apply
.
Enable Wireless Isolation
. If this check box is selected, computers or wireless devices that
join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet
devices on the network.
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
. 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
. The wireless channel the router uses. For 2.4 GHz, select 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). 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 radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 4 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
Mode
. For 2.4 GHz, Up to 145 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11n and 802.11g
wireless devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 54 Mbps, and Up to 300
Mbps.
At 5GHz, Up to 1300 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac, 802.11a wireless
devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 289 Mbps and 600 Mbps.
Security Options
. The router comes with unique preset wireless security. These settings are
on the product label.
NETGEAR recommends that you use preset security so that you
can refer to the label if you forget the WiFi password. However, you can
change the
security option and passphrase.
Wireless Security Options
A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices
receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several
options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.
WPA encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means
that the Wi-Fi Alliance (
)) authorized the product because it complies with
the worldwide single standard for high-speed wireless local area networking.
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WPA uses a passphrase for authentication and to generate the initial data encryption keys.
Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and works
with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points.
WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA-PSK. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due
to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets
higher speed because it is implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is usually
implemented through software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate
the initial data encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key.
WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients.
WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed
and security. For help with WPA settings on your wireless computer or device, see the
instructions that came with your product.
Change the Wireless Security Option
NETGEAR recommends that you do not disable security
.
To change the WPA settings:
1.
Select
Basic > Wireless Settings
.
2.
Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
3.
In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (password) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
4.
Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
5.
Click
Apply
.
Your changes are saved.
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Set Up a Guest Network
A guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without revealing your
wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n
and 5.0 GHz a/n.
To set up a guest network:
1.
Select
Basic >
Guest Network
.
2.
Select any of the following wireless settings:
Enable Guest Network
. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled,
and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.
Enable SSID Broadcast
. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point
broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the
correct SSID for connections to this access point.
Allow guest to access My Local Network
. If this check box is selected, anyone who
connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.
3.
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.
4.
Select a security option from the list.
The security options are described in
Wireless Security Options
on page
26.
5.
Click
Apply
.
Your settings are saved.
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View Attached Devices
Use the Attached Device screen to view all computers or devices that are currently
connected to your network.
To go to the Attached Devices screen:
1.
From the Basic Home screen, select
Attached Devices
.
Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have
joined the wireless network. The following information is displayed:
•
#
(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 if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.
•
MAC Address
. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC
address is typically shown on the product label.
•
Device Name
. If the device name is known, it is shown here.
2.
Click
Refresh
to update this screen.
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4.
Advanced Home Settings
Specify custom settings
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen
•
Internet Connection Setup Wizard
•
WAN Setup
•
LAN Setup
•
WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
•
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters:
•
USB Storage
. See
Chapter 5, USB Storage
.
•
Security
. See
Chapter 7, Security
.
•
Administration
. See
Chapter 8, Administration
.
•
Advanced Setup
. See
Chapter 9, Advanced Settings
.

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