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4.
Select
Wireless
.
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz-1, and 5 GHz-2 bands.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.
From the
Region
menu, select your region.
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 WiFi 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 WiFi 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.
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Your settings are saved.
If you connected to the WiFi network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network.
10.
Make sure that you can use WiFi to connect to the network's new new settings.
If you cannot connect with WiFi, check the following:
•
Is your computer or WiFi device connected to another wireless network in your area? Some WiFi devices
automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
•
Is your computer or WiFi device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you changed
the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection in your computer or WiFi device to match the current
settings for your network.
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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 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 Setup page displays.
5.
Under Security Options, select a WPA option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security.
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.
Change the WiFi Mbps Settings
The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly given in megabits per second (Mbps). By default, the router
is set to operate at 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 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
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 1000 Mbps
is the default setting. The other settings are
Up to 433 Mbps
and
Up to 54 Mbps
.
6.
For each the 5 GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the
Mode
menu.
Up to 2165 Mbps
is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a WiFi devices to join the network.
The other settings are
Up to 1000 Mbps
and
Up to 433 Mbps
.
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 WiFi security key.You can add a
guest network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and the 5.0 GHz WiFi band.
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To set up a guest network:
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
Guest Network
.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.
Scroll to the section of the page for the guest WiFi network that you want to set up.
The default guest WiFi 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
WiFi devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main SSID.
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