Change The Wifi Password Or The Wifi Security - NETGEAR Nighthawk R7450 User Manual

6. For the 5 GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the Mode menu:
• Up to 347 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and
802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the
network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 347
Mbps.
• Up to 800 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with
neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a
devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but
limits 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 800 Mbps.
• Up to 1733 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n,
and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the
network and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 1733 Mbps. This mode
is the default mode.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi password or the WiFi
security
The WiFi password is different from the admin password that you use to log in to the
router.
Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. We recommend that you use the
preset security, but you can change the settings. Do not disable the preset security.
To change the WiFi password or the WiFi security:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the
router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin 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.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
Manage Network Settings
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