Turn Wifi On Or Off When Tethered - NETGEAR Fuse User Manual

Note: If you change the WiFi security setting, all computers and devices that are currently
connected with WiFi are disconnected during the change. After this change has been made, you
must use the new WiFi security to connect.
Note: All devices used with the NETGEAR Fuse Mobile Hotspot must support the selected security
type.
Note: WPS is available only if you select either a WPA2 Personal option (including WPA/WPA2
Personal) or (not recommended) no security. (See Connect Through WPS.)
1. In the Mobile Hotspot Manager, click WiFi > Options.
2. In the list beside Encryption (for Main WiFi) or Guest Encryption (for Guest WiFi) select one
of the following options. Note that not all options may be available, depending on the Connection
Mode.
None – No security is used (no password is required to access the WiFi network); this
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setting is not recommended. Anyone may access your device and use your Internet
connection. (You are responsible for payment for data usage fees.)
WPA Personal TKIP – This is a strong security standard that is supported by most WiFi
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devices.
WPA Personal TKIP/AES – This is a strong security standard that is supported by most
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WiFi devices.
WPA2 Personal AES – This is a stronger, newer security standard that is limited to newer
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WiFi devices.
WPA2 Personal TKIP/AES – This is a stronger, newer security standard that is limited to
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newer WiFi devices.
WPA/WPA2 Personal (recommended setting if any of your devices are more than two
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years old) – WiFi devices that use either WPA or WPA2 can connect to the NETGEAR Fuse
Mobile Hotspot. Supported by most WiFi devices.
3. Click Submit.
The option you select determines the WiFi security used and also the maximum length of the WiFi
password.

Turn WiFi On or Off When Tethered

You can specify if the WiFi stays off or on when your device is tethered (connected to a computer
with the micro-USB cable).
Note: All connected devices will be disconnected and have to reconnect after you disconnect the
micro-USB cable.
1. In the Mobile Hotspot Manager, click WiFi > Options.
2. In the USB Tethered section, select one of the following:
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