Devolo Magic 2 WiFi next Manual page 35

35 Network configuration
The Wi-Fi network mode field lets you define your
preferred setting by clicking the respective field:
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz – Both frequency bands are
b
used
2.4 GHz – Only the 2.4 GHz frequency band is
b
used
5 GHz – Only the 5 GHz frequency band is used
b
Off – If desired, you can completely switch off
b
the
devolo Magic 2 WiFi next here.
Be aware that after saving this setting, any exist-
ing
devolo Magic 2 WiFi next will be disconnected.
In this case, configure the device over Ethernet.
Network name
The network name (SSID) determines the name of
your wireless network. You can see this name
when logging onto Wi-Fi, allowing you to identify
the correct Wi-Fi network.
Channels
There are 11 channels available in the 2.4 GHz
frequency band. The recommended channels are
1, 6 and 11. This makes sure that the frequency
bands of the channels do not overlap and avoids
connection problems.
devolo Magic 2 WiFi next
Wi-Fi function
wireless connection
There are 19 channels available in the 5 GHz
frequency band.
The channel selection default setting is Automatic.
With this setting, the devolo Magic 2 WiFi next
regularly and automatically executes the channel
selection. In other words, if the last connected
station logs out, a search for a suitable channel is
carried out immediately. If no stations are
of your connected, the device automatically selects a
channel every 15 minutes.
It is worth noting that connected devices also have
to the
to support the increased frequency band of 5 GHz.
From channel 52 on you go into the radar range.
When accessing the device for the first time, a
radar detection phase (DFS) starts automatically,
during which time the devolo Magic 2 WiFi next
cannot be accessed via Wi-Fi. This can take up to 10
minutes.
In the Channel field, you can manually select a 2.4
GHz and a 5 GHz channel. If you are not sure which
wireless channels are used by nearby devices, se-
lect the Automatic option.
Hide SSID:
The SSID specifies the name of your wireless net-
work. You can see this name when logging onto