Change Wi-Fi Network Names And Passwords - NETGEAR LG6100D User Manual

 WEP 128 Bit – Shared: This option provides security, but it's relatively weak (but
stronger than WEP 64 Bit – Shared). This option works with older and newer Wi-Fi
devices, and is recommended only if any of your devices don't support WPA or
WPA2.
Shared WEP uses the same key for encryption and authentication; some consider
shared WEP to be less secure than open WEP.
 WPA PSK TKIP: This is a strong security standard that is supported by most Wi-Fi
devices.
 WPA2 PSK AES: This is a stronger, newer security standard that is limited to newer
Wi-Fi devices.
 WPA2 PSK TKIP: This is a stronger, newer security standard that is limited to newer
Wi-Fi devices.
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (recommended setting if any of your devices are more than

two years old): Wi-Fi devices that use either WPA or WPA2 can connect to the
NETGEAR 6100D. Supported by most Wi-Fi devices.
6. Click Submit.
The option you select determines the Wi-Fi security used and also the maximum length of the
Wi-Fi password.

Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords

The Main and Guest Wi-Fi network names identify your Wi-Fi networks and are visible to other
Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
You can change the names and passwords for your Main and Guest Wi-Fi networks on the
gateway's Wi-Fi > Options page.
For optimal security, you should make your Wi-Fi network names and passwords unique, and
change them on a regular basis.
Note: If you change either of the Wi-Fi network names or passwords, all connected devices will
be disconnected and will have to reconnect using the new values.
Note: For security reasons, it's recommended you disable SSID Broadcast. (See
Section.)
To make your Wi-Fi passwords more secure:
● Use numbers and both uppercase and lowercase letters.
● Use special characters (for example, '@', '#', etc.).
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