Specify Network Settings
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Orbi High-Performance
AC3000
Tri-band
WiFi
System
4.
Select
Wireless
.
5.
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
.
6.
To change the WiFi channel, select a number in the
Channel
list.
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).
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved. The router sends the new settings to the satellite.
If you are using a WiFi connection and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from
the network.
8.
Make sure that you can connect to the WiFi network with its new settings.
If you cannot connect using WiFi, 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 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.
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the same
WiFi security. You can find the SSID and password on the router label and on the satellite
label. If you log in to the router and change the WiFi settings, the router automatically sends
the new settings to the satellite. We recommend that you do not disable security.
