NETGEAR N450 WNR2500 - Basic Wireless Configuration

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N450 Wireless Router WNR2500
your ISP primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it
also.
Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address used by the router on the Internet port.
Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when
your account is first opened. They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer.
This feature allows your router to use your computer’s MAC address (this situation is also
called spoofing or cloning).
• Use Default
Address. Use the default MAC address.
• Use Computer MAC
Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the
computer that you are now using to configure the router. To configure the router, use the
computer that is registered with the ISP.
• Use This MAC
Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
Basic Wireless Settings
You can view or configure the wireless network setup.
The router comes with preset WPA2-PSK security. This means that the WiFi network name
(SSID), wireless network password (also referred to as the passphrase or network key), and
security option (authentication and encryption protocol) are preset in the factory
. You can find
the preset SSID and password on the router label. The preset SSID and password are
uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
WARNING:
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset
security settings. If 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.
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name
(SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected
when you click the Apply button. To avoid this situation, use a
computer with a wired connection to access the router.
 To view or change basic wireless settings:
1. Select BASIC > W
ireless.