Specify Network Settings
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WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C3000v2 and C3700v2
7.
To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the
Enable SSID Broadcast
check box.
When this check box is selected, the modem router broadcasts its network name (SSID)
so that the name displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your WiFi-enabled
computer or mobile device.
8.
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 modem router label. If you change the name, make
sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place
.
9.
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).
10.
To change the mode, select it from the
Mode
menu.
Up to 145 Mbps
is the default setting, which allows 802.11n and 802.11g WiFi 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.
11.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
If you used a WiFi network connection and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected
from the network.
12.
Make sure that you can use WiFi to connect to the network with its new settings.
If you cannot connect, check the following:
•
Is your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in
your area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without
WiFi security that they discover.
•
Is your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile 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 WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to match the current
settings for your network.
