Change Wi-Fi Network Names And Passwords - NETGEAR 6100D User Manual

The option you select determines the Wi-Fi security used and also the maximum length of the Wi-Fi
password.

Change Wi-Fi Network Names and Passwords

The Main and Guest Wi-Fi network names identify your Wi-Fi networks and are visible to other
Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
You can change the names and passwords for your Main and Guest Wi-Fi networks on the
gateway's Wi-Fi > Options page.
For optimal security, you should make your Wi-Fi network names and passwords unique, and
change them on a regular basis.
Note: If you change either of the Wi-Fi network names or passwords, all connected devices will be
disconnected and will have to reconnect using the new values.
Note: For security reasons, it's recommended you disable SSID Broadcast. (See Wi-Fi Options
Tab.)
To make your Wi-Fi passwords more secure:
Use numbers and both uppercase and lowercase letters.
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Use special characters (for example, '@', '#', etc.).
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Also, the password length depends on the Wi-Fi encryption type that you've selected.
None – No password is required.
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WEP 64 bit – Open: The password must be 5 ASCII characters.
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WEP 64 bit – Shared: The password must be 5 ASCII characters.
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WEP 128 bit – Open: The password must be 13 ASCII characters.
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WEP 128 bit – Shared: The password must be 13 ASCII characters.
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WPA-Personal TKIP: The password must be 8 to 63 ASCII characters.
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WPA-Personal TKIP/AES: The password must be 8 to 63 ASCII characters.
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WPA2-Personal TKIP/AES: The password must be 8 to 63 ASCII characters.
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WPA/WPA2 Personal: The password must be 8 to 63 ASCII characters.
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To change the Wi-Fi network name and password:
1. On a computer or wireless device that is connected to your gateway, launch a Web browser.
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