Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level; Change The Wifi Mbps Settings - NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band User Manual

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 http://www.routerlogin.net.
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 http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
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