NETGEAR D7000 User Manual page 99

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000
Field Description
Wireless Network (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac)
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
17).
Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel. The default channel depends on your
selection from the Region menu.
Mode From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:
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Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name
(SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID
Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users
must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the modem router.
Note We recommend 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.
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 is the best.
Note If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting
different channels for adjacent APs. We recommend a channel spacing of four
channels between adjacent APs.
Up to 289 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices
to join the network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 289 Mbps.
Up to 600 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi
networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the network but
limits 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 600 Mbps.
Up to 1300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the network and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 1300 Mbps. This
mode is the default mode.
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
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