7. In the Setting Selection field, click Single SSID or Per Band based on your requirement.
8. You may choose to retain the current default Wi-Fi network name or enter a new name in
the Wi-Fi Network Name field.
The Wi-Fi network name can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
9. Select one of the following Wi-Fi network security options for your G54 Wi-Fi home
network from the Encryption Method drop-down list:
■ Open (risky): Network security is not set, and your Wi-Fi network is not secure. This
network security option allows unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network without a
Wi-Fi Security Key (network password).
■ WPA2-PSK (AES): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key.
■ WPAWPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) (Recommended): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with
Pre-Shared Key (most compatible).
■ WPA3 Personal (AES): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 3 with Pre-Shared Key.
■ WPA 2/WPA3 Mixed Personal (AES) (Recommended): Combination Wi-Fi Protected
Access version 2 and Wi-Fi Protected Access version 3 and provides additional
network security.
10.Keep or change the current default Wi-Fi network password in the Network Password
field.
11.Click NEXT to continue.
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