Wireless Configuration - NETGEAR DG834Gv4 - 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Modem Reference Manual

This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless
Router. In planning your wireless network, consider the level of security required. You should also
select the physical placement of your modem router to maximize the network speed.
Note: If you are configuring the modem router from a wireless PC and you change the
modem router's SSID, channel, or wireless security settings, you will lose your
wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless
settings of your PC to match the modem router's new settings.
For proper compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, you must set the
operating channel and region correctly.
Set up wireless features for the modem router in this order:
1. Connect the modem router, and get the Internet connection working, as described in
Chapter 1, "Configuring Your Internet
Ethernet LAN connection before you set up the wireless features.
2. Plan the location for the modem router based on considerations in
Range Guidelines".
3. Enter the wireless settings, and verify wireless connectivity, as described in
Changing Wireless
4. Implement wireless security, as described in
For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in
Communications" in Appendix
Connection". The modem router should work with an
Settings".
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