The pop-up window closes and your settings are saved. The radio or radios restart
and WiFi clients might need to reconnect.
Change the WiFi mode for a radio
By default, all types of WiFi clients can access a WiFi network on the access point, that
is, the WiFi modes on the access point support 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11ac,
802.11na, and 802.11a clients. You can change the modes to limit access to certain
types of clients.
To change the WiFi mode for a radio:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
access point or directly to the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi
connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window opens.
If your browser does not open the login window but displays a security message
and does not let you proceed, see Log in to the access point after initial setup on
page 41.
3. Enter the access point user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
If you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and
managed the access point through the Insight app or Insight Cloud portal, enter the
Insight network password for that location. For more information, see Connect over
WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight App on an iOS or Android mobile device on page
26).
The Dashboard page displays.
4.
Select Management > Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless Settings.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5.
Select the WiFi mode for the radio:
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2.4 GHz radio. Select one of the following WiFi modes for the 2.4 GHz radio:
- 11b. 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b WiFi clients can connect to the access
point. However, the speed of 802.11n and 802.11g clients is limited to the
maximum speed that is supported by 802.11b (about 11 Mbps).
- 11bg. 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b WiFi clients can connect to the access
point. However, the speed of 802.11n clients is limited. However, the speed
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