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- Page 1 Wireless Networking Guide Getting the best from your wireless network with the Technicolor TG589 router Updated April 2021 Wireless Networking Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Connecting to a wireless network 2. Troubleshooting a wireless connection 3. Other things to consider when connecting wirelessly 4. Changing the wireless router’s channel/ frequency and network name (SSID) 5. Changing the Encryption Type and Key (Password) 6. Removing wireless networks 6.1 Windows XP 6.2 Windows Vista 6.3 Windows 7 and 8... -
Page 3: Troubleshooting A Wireless Connection
2. Troubleshooting a wireless connection Wireless networking is a great way of accessing the internet. However, due to the nature of wireless networking and environmental influences - for example interference from other equipment or thickness of internal walls - we cannot guarantee that wireless will work in every location. Like radio and television waves, wireless is subject to interference from electrical sources. -
Page 4: Other Things To Consider When Connecting Wirelessly
3. Other things to consider when connecting wirelessly • Most wireless routers will provide a range of approximately 100 meters. If you live in a larger property and need greater coverage then you may need to add an additional wireless access point. If you are unsure on how to do this we recommend you contact a local computer technician to assist. -
Page 5: Changing The Wireless Router's Channel/Frequency And Network Name (Ssid)
4. Changing the wireless router’s channel/frequency and network name (SSID) Your wireless performance could be slowing down due to interference from other wireless networks in your area. From time to time, other devices in your area could overlap onto the channel your router is broadcasting on and will compete for the airwaves, causing interference, or “noise”... -
Page 6: Changing The Encryption Type And Key (Password)
5. Changing the Encryption Type and Key (password) There are a number of options you can select: No security This is not recommended by seethelight from Sky as this will allow anyone with a wireless device to connect to your router and use your internet connection and possibly access devices and information in your home network. - Page 7 6. Changing the Wireless Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) is the name your router shows, enabling you to see your own net- work. Changing the wireless name can sometimes correct or fix errors with wireless networks. 1. Connect your router to your computer or laptop using an Ethernet Cable or using a wireless con- nection 2.
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Page 8: Removing Wireless Networks
7. Band Steering If your Technicolor router is using firmware version 16.1, to enable Band Steering, go to “Wireless” and select the 2.4GHz SSID. Then scroll to “Band Steering Enabled” and select it to turn it on. This will remove the 5GHz SSID, with both 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections using the 2.4GHz SSID: 8.