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Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n)
The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID for the
2.4 GHz band displays (NETGEAR_11N).
If you change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.
Name (SSID)
From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an individual
channel. The default selection is Auto.
Note: In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless
you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this
situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
Note: If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting different
channels for adjacent APs. We recommend a channel spacing of four channels between
adjacent APs (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
Channel
From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:
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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 functioning at up to 54 Mbps.
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Up to 145 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 functioning at up to 145 Mbps.
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Up to 300 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 300 Mbps.
This mode is the default mode.
Note: WPA-PSK security and WEP security support speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your
devices are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security and WEP security limit their speed
to 54 Mbps.
Mode
By default, the AP 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 AP.
Note: If you set up a WiFi distribution system (WDS; see Set up a WiFi distribution system
on page 76), you must keep the SSID broadcast enabled.
Enable SSID
Broadcast
By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi networks
in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi networks are present
in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to
increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed. The 20/40 MHz coexistence
setting applies to the 2.4 GHz band only.
Enable 20/40
MHz
Coexistence
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