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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 800 Mbps
is the default setting. The other settings are
Up to 347 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
.
If the WiFi Mbps setting is
Up to 54 Mbps
for the 2.4 GHz radio band (see
Change the WiFi
Mbps Settings
on page 61), the WEP legacy security option is also available.
Note
To change the WPA settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
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.
Your settings are saved.
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Enable or Disable WiFi MU-MIMO
MU-MIMO improves performance when multiple MU-MIMO-capable WiFi clients transfer data at the same time.
Note that the WiFi clients must have MU-MIMO support, and they must be connected to the 5GHz WiFi radio.You
can enable or disable WiFi MU-MIMO.
If your computer is connected with WiFi when you change the MU-MIMO setting, you are disconnected when you
click the
Apply
button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.
To enable or disable MU-MIMO:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
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
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings
.
5.
Select the
Enable MU-MIMO
check box..
6.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Enable or Disable WiFi 160 MHz
The WiFi 160 MHz setting reduces lag and improves streaming speed. Note that the WiFi clients must have 160
MHz support, and they must be connected to the 5 GHz WiFi network.You can enable or disable WiFi the HT160
setting.
If your computer is connected with WiFi when you change the MU-MIMO setting, you are disconnected when you
click the
Apply
button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.
To enable or disable WiFi 160 MHz:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter
.
A login window opens.
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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
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings
.
5.
Select the
Enable HT160
check box..
6.
Click the
Apply
button.
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.
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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.
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.
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