Change The Wifi Mbps Settings - NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S User Manual

Change the WiFi Mbps Settings

The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). By default, the
router is set to operate with up to 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band and up to 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz WiFi band.
You can select slower settings.
To change the WiFi Mbps settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the 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.
Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/gn/n) section, select a setting from the Mode
menu.
Up to 800 Mbps is the default setting. The other settings are Up to 347 Mbps and Up to 54 Mbps.
6. For the 5GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the Mode menu.
Up to 1733 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a WiFi devices to join the network.
The other settings are Up to 800 Mbps and Up to 347 Mbps.
When the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box is selected, the router runs in 40 MHz mode unless there
is another nearby WiFi network in the area already running in 40 MHz mode or there is a WiFi access point on
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