Router Setup
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N150 WiFi Router (N150R)
• 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 there is typically no need to change it.
• Region. The
location where the router is used. It might not be legal to operate the router
in a region other than the regions listed.
• Channel. The wir
eless channel used by the gateway: 1 through 13. 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.
• Mo
de. Up to 150 Mbps is the default (11n supports up to 150 Mbps) and allows 802.11n
and 802.11g wireless devices to join the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps.
Security Options Settings
The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. Your preset router is already set up with WPA2 and WPA security.
For information about changing these settings, see the following section, Change WPA
Security Option and Passphrase.
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
To change WPA security:
1. In the
Security Options section, select the WPA option that you want.
2. Enter the passphrase that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
3. Click Apply.
Internet Port
The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the
Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping on the WAN
(Internet) port.
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