Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level - NETGEAR R6900P User Manual

Your router might display information that is different from this example.
5. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, select a setting from the
Mode menu.
Up to 600 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b WiFi devices to
join the network. The other settings are Up to 289 Mbps and Up to 54 Mbps.
6. For the 5 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) section, select a setting from the Mode
menu.
Up to 1300 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a WiFi devices to
join the network. The other settings are Up to 600 Mbps and Up to 289 Mbps.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Change the WiFi Password or Security Level

Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to connect to your
network is unique to your router and is on the router label.
Note If the WiFi Mbps setting is Up to 54 Mbps for the 2.4 GHz radio band (see
the WiFi Data Rate Settings
available.
To change the WPA settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter 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.
The Wireless Setup page displays.
5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security. WPA2-PSK [AES] is the default
setting.
The Passphrase field displays.
6. In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password).
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P
on page 141), the WEP legacy security option is also
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