NETGEAR R6900 User Manual page 164

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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900
You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5.
From the Region menu, select your region.
In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6.
To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays
when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or WiFi device.
7.
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.
8.
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.
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
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