NETGEAR R6120 User Manual page 51

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Field Description
Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel for a 5 GHz SSID. The default
channel depends on your selection from the Region menu.
Mode From the appropriate Mode menu, select one of the following modes for a 5 GHz SSID:
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Enable SSID Broadcast By default, for an SSID in the 5 GHz band, the router broadcasts the SSID so that WiFi
stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off an
SSID broadcast, clear the appropriate Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Turning off
an SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to
be able to join the WiFi network of the router.
AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120
Note In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the
channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections
or slow data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different
channels to see which is the best.
Note If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by
selecting different channels for adjacent APs. We recommend a channel
spacing of four channels between adjacent APs.
Up to 173 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits
802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 173 Mbps.
Up to 400 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join
the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits 802.11ac
devices to functioning at up to 400 Mbps.
Up to 867 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and
802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network
and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 867 Mbps. This mode is the default
mode.
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
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