NETGEAR N150 D500 User Manual page 51

Field Description
Channel 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. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four
channels between adjacent APs (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
Mode The options from the Mode menu differ for the N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model 500
and the N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500.
N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model 500
From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:
• 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 function at up to 54 Mbps.
• Up to 65 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 function at up to 65 Mbps.
• Up to 150 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
150 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.
Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are
capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.
N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500
From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:
• 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 function at up to 54 Mbps.
• 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 function at up to 145 Mbps.
• 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 supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are
capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.
N150 and N300 WiFi DSL Modem Routers
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
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