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4. You can choose to retain the default network name SSID (Service Set Identifier) for your
Wi-Fi home network. If you prefer to choose a new network name then in the Network
Name (SSID) field, enter a new network name of your choice.
Note: The Wi-Fi network name cannot be the same name as any other SSID on
your home network. You can use any combination of lowercase and uppercase
letters, numbers, and/or special characters (symbols) up to a maximum of 32
characters.
5. Select one of the following Wi-Fi network security options for your G54 from the Security
Mode drop-down list:
■ 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.
■ None (not secure and not recommended): This network security option does not
provide any level of network security for your Wi-Fi network. It allows outside users to
connect to your Wi-Fi network without having to use a Wi-Fi Security Key (network
password).
■ WPA3 Personal (SAE): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 3 with Pre-Shared Key.
■ WPA2-PSK (AES) security mode: It is an advanced encryption mechanism which
safeguard network access and data transfer.
6. Enter your Wi-Fi network password in the Network Password field.
Note: Keep in mind that network passwords are case-sensitive. You can use any
combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, special characters, and numbers.
Spaces are not acceptable.
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