NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 AC3000 R7850 User Manual page 98

4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode
menu:
• Up to 54 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to
join the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 54 Mbps.
• Up to 217 Mbps. This mode allows for reduced interference with neighboring
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join
the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 217 Mbps.
• Up to 450 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to
join the network and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to 450 Mbps. This
mode is the default mode.
6. In the Wireless Network (5 GHz a/n/ac) and Wireless Network (5 GHz-2 a/n/ac)
sections, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menus:
• Up to 289 Mbps. 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 289 Mbps.
• Up to 600 Mbps. This mode allows 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 600 Mbps.
• Up to 1300 Mbps. 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 1300 Mbps.
Note: If you enabled Smart Connect, both 5 GHz WiFi bands must use the same
WiFi settings. If you want to use different settings for each 5 GHz WiFi band, you
must first disable Smart Connect.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Manage Network Settings
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