Netgear AC1900-Nighthawk User Manual - Page 140
Enable SSID Broadcast, Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence, Name SSID, Channel, Apply
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Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R6900P For Smart Connect to work, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands must use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). That means that when you connect to the router with WiFi, you see only one SSID that connects to both bands. Note If you enable Smart Connect and the SSID and passwords for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands do not match, the WiFi settings for 2.4 GHz band overwrite the WiFi settings for 5 GHz band. 7. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or mobile device. 8. Select or clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box. By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi networks are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed. 20/40 MHz coexistence applies to the 2.4 GHz band only. 9. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router label. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place. 10. To change the WiFi channel, select a number from the Channel menu. 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 happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best. When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference.The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10). 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you connected over WiFi to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network. 12. Make sure that you can connect over WiFi to the network with its new settings. If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following: • Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover. • Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for your network. For information about changing the WiFi data rate settings of your router, see Change the WiFi Data Rate Settings on page 141. For information about changing the WiFi security, see Change the WiFi Password or Security Level on page 142. Manage the WiFi Network Settings 140