Manage the WiFi Network Settings
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N600 and AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Routers
Name (SSID)
The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID
displays. The default SSID is also printed on the product label (see
Bottom Panel Product
Label
on page
13).
Note:
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID. If you must
change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.
Channel
From the
Channel
menu, select
Auto
for automatic channel selection or select an
individual channel. The default selection is
Auto
.
Note:
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
situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which one is the best.
Note:
If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting
different channels for adjacent APs. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four
channels between adjacent APs.
Mode
The options from the
Mode
menu for the 5 GHz band differ for the N600 WiFi DSL
Modem Router Model D3600 and the AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D6000.
N600 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D3600
From the
Mode
menu, select one of the following modes:
•
Up to 54 Mbps
. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11na and 802.11a devices to
join the network but limits 802.11na devices to function at up to 54
Mbps.
•
Up to 150 Mbps
. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11na and 802.11a devices to join the network
but limits 802.11na devices to function at up to 150
Mbps.
•
Up to 300
Mbps
. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11na and 802.11a
devices to join the network and allows 802.11na devices to function at up to
300
Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
Note:
WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are
capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.
AC750 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D6000
From the
Mode
menu, select one of the following modes:
•
Up to 54 Mbps
. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11na, and 802.11a
devices to join the network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11na devices to function at up
to 54
Mbps.
•
Up to 150 Mbps
. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11na, and 802.11a devices to join
the network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11na devices to function at up to 150
Mbps.
•
Up to 433 Mbps
. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11na, and
802.11a devices to join the network and allows 802.11ac and 802.11na devices to
function at up to 433
Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
Note:
WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are
capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.
Field
Description