NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S User Manual page 72

Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P
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Field Description
Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac)
5GHz-1
Enable SSID Broadcast By default, for an SSID in the 5 GHz-1 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.
Name (SSID) The SSID is the 5 GHz-1 WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default
SSID displays. The default SSID is also printed on the router label (see
page 13).
Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel for a 5 GHz-1 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-1 SSID:
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Transmit Power Control Transmission power control limits the maximum power used when the router transmits
packets. The options are 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%. You can easily turn down the
transmission power to ensure that you are utilizing the optimum power that gives you
the optimum range while saving money and the environment.
Note If you change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive
name in this field.
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 289 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network but
limits 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 289 Mbps.
Up to 600 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-1 band of the network but limits 802.11ac
devices to functioning at up to 600 Mbps.
Up to 1300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and
802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network
and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 1300 Mbps. This mode is the default
mode.
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
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