NETGEAR D8500 User Manual page 90

Field Description
Region Selection
Region From the menu, select the region in which the modem router operates.
Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n)
Enable SSID Broadcast 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.
Name (SSID) The SSID is the 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default
SSID displays.The default SSID is also printed on the modem router label (see
Label
From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an
Channel
individual channel.The default selection is Auto.
AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
Note
It might not be legal to operate the modem router in a region other than
the regions listed in the menu. If your country or region is not listed,
check with your local government agency.
on page 14).
Note If you change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive
name in this field.
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).
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
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