Netgear MBR1210-1BMCNS MBR1210 User Manual (ENGLISH & FRANÇAIS) - Page 27

Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Manually Configure Your Wireless Settings Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this occurrence, connect your computer directly to the router with an Ethernet cable while you are making changes. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Log in to the router as described in Log In to Your Router on page 12. 2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu. The settings for this screen are explained in Table 6. 3. Select the region in which the router will operate. 4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5. To save your changes, click Apply. 6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity. Set up your wireless computers with the same SSID and wireless security settings as your router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. If there is interference, adjust the channel. Table 1. Settings Wireless Network Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Description The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. When there is more than one wireless network, SSIDs provide a means for separating the traffic. To join a network, a wireless computer or device must use the SSID. The location where the router is used. The wireless channel used by the gateway. The default is Auto. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, you might need to try different channels to see which works best. The default is Up to 145 Mbps. Chapter 2. Wireless Network Configuration | 27