Manage The Basic Wifi Settings And Wifi Security Of The Main Network; View Or Change The Basic Wifi Settings - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the
Main Network
The modem router comes with preset security.This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key
(password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory.The preset SSID and password
are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security.You can find the preset
SSID and password on the modem router label (see
IMPORTANT:
If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and
store the note in a safe place where you can easily find it.

View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings

You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security.The modem router is a tri-band WiFi access
point that simultaneously supports the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11b/g/n devices and two 5 GHz bands (5GHz-1
and 5GHz-2) for 802.11a/n/ac devices.
If you change the WiFi settings of the modem router's main network, use a wired connection to
Tip
avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
To view or change the basic WiFi settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter routerlogin
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem 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.
AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
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