NETGEAR Nighthawk D7000 User Manual page 105

Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000
Field
Mode
Enable SSID Broadcast
Security Options
This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
Note NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-
PSK [AES]).
Description
From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:
• Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n,
802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits
802.11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.
•
Up to 289 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced
interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode
allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the
network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to
289 Mbps.
• Up to 600 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows
802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network
and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to 600 Mbps.
This mode is the default mode.
Note The 600 Mbps performance mode requires
256 QAM support on the WiFi client.
Note WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to
54 Mbps. Even if your devices are capable of
a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their
speed to 54 Mbps.
By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi
stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned
network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable
SSID Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast
provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID
to be able to join the WiFi network of the modem router.
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
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