Netgear AC1600-WiFi User Manual - Page 99
Wireless Settings 2.4GHz, Con d, Field, Description
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Wireless Settings (2.4GHz) The settings of the WiFi port for the 2.4 GHz band of the main network. For information about how to configure the settings of the main network, see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 36, Control the WiFi Radios on page 155, and Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings on page 159. Name (SSID) The WiFi network name for the 2.4 GHz band of the main network. Region The location (country). Channel The channel that the 2.4 GHz band of the main network uses. Mode The WiFi mode in which the 2.4 GHz band operates for both the main network and the guest network. Wireless AP Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network is enabled. If the 2.4 GHz band is disabled, the 2.4 GHz WiFi LED is off. For information about enabling the 2.4 GHz band, see Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios on page 155. Broadcast Name Displays whether the 2.4 GHz band of the main network broadcasts its SSID. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Displays whether the modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings when you use WPS to connect a device to the 2.4 GHz band of the main network: • Configured. The modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings. This is the default setting. • Not configured. The modem router generates a random SSID and passphrase and changes the security mode to WPA/WPA2-PSK mixed mode. For more information, see Manage WPS Settings on page 161. Wireless Settings (5GHz) The settings of the WiFi port for the 5 GHz band of the main network. For information about how to configure the settings of the main network, see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 36, Control the WiFi Radios on page 155, and Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings on page 159. Name (SSID) The WiFi network name for the 5 GHz band of the main network. Region The location (country). Channel The channel that the 5 GHz band of the main network uses. Mode The WiFi mode in which the 5 GHz band operates for both the main network and the guest network. Wireless AP Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the main network is enabled. If the 5 GHz band is disabled, the 5 GHz WiFi LED is off. For information about enabling the 5 GHz band, see Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios on page 155. Broadcast Name Displays whether the 5 GHz band of the main network broadcasts its SSID. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor Your Network 99