Wireless Adapter Compatibility; Preset Security - NETGEAR DGND3800B User Manual

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B

Wireless Adapter Compatibility

A wireless adapter is the wireless radio in your computer or wireless device that lets it
connect to a wireless network. Most computers or wireless devices come with an adapter
already installed, but if it is outdated or slow, you can purchase a USB adapter to plug into a
USB port.
Make sure the wireless adapter in each computer in your wireless network supports the same
security settings as the modem router. See the next section,
about the modem router's preconfigured security settings.
If you connect devices to your modem router using WPS as
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described in
those devices assume the security settings of the modem router.

Preset Security

The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name
(SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You
can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit.
Wi-Fi network name (SSID) identifies your network so devices can find it.
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Passphrase controls access to your network. Devices that know the SSID and the
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passphrase can find your wireless network and connect.
The preset SSID and passphrase are uniquely generated for every
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device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
Security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
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security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted
devices receive authorization to connect to your network. The preset security option is
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode, described in
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view and change the preset security settings.
However, NETGEAR recommends that you not change your preset security
you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and
store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wireless Settings
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Preset Security
on page 33,
Wireless Security Options
for information
on page 32.
If
settings.