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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B
Wireless Setup Screen Fields
You can use this screen to view or change the wireless network settings and the security
option.
Wireless Network
Region. The location where the modem router is used. Select from the countries in the list. In
the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.
Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the modem router to broadcast its SSID so
wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check
box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear this check box, and click
Apply.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, computers or wireless devices that
join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet
devices on the network.
Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character
(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly
generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.
Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through
13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.)
Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or
slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the
best.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
Mode. Up to 145 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless
devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 54 Mbps, and Up to 300 Mbps.
Security Options Settings
The Security Options section of the Wireless Setup screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change these settings.
Do not disable security.
For more information about how to change the security options, see the following sections:
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Change the WEP Security Option
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Change the WPA Security Option and Passphrase
A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices
receive authorization to connect to your network. There are two types of encryption: Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WPA has several options
including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.
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