Change Wpa Security Option And Passphrase - NETGEAR R6200 User Manual

Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then computers or wireless devices
that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet
devices on the network.
Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless
stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is
selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name
(SSID) check box, and click Apply.
Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character
(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly
generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.
Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through
13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.)
Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or
slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the
best.
Mode. The mode setting depends on the frequency band.
• 2.4 GHz. Up to 145 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices
to join the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. The 145 Mbps setting allows 802.11n
devices to connect at this speed.
• 5 GHz 11ac. Up to 867 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11a and 802.11ac wireless
devices to join the network.
Security Options Settings
The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security option
or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how. Do not
disable security.

Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase

You can change the security settings for your router. If you do so, then write down the new
settings and store them in a secure place for future reference.
To change the WPA settings:
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1.
Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
2.
In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
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