Netgear D7800 User Manual - Page 252
Set Up the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point Only, To set up the modem router as an AP
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Nighthawk X4S AC2600 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7800 Field Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence Description 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. Note This setting applies to the 2.4 GHz band only. CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347) The CTS/RTS threshold (the default is 2347) and the preamble mode (the default is Automatic) are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings Preamble Mode unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the modem router unexpectedly. Transmit Power Control You can lower the WiFi transmit power by selecting a value lower than 100% from the Transmit Power Control menu. The setting of 100% allows the modem router to use the maximum WiFi transmit power to transmit WiFi packets. Reducing the transmit power can save the power consumption for the modem router but also reduces the WiFi coverage. If you want to ensure maximum WiFi coverage, we recommend that you leave the setting on the Transmit Power Control menu at 100%. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up the Modem Router as a WiFi Access Point Only By default, the modem router functions as a modem, router, and WiFi access point (AP). You can change the operation mode to a mode in which the modem router functions as a standalone AP on your existing network. For AP mode, you must connect the modem router to the router on your existing network. In AP mode, features such routing, firewall, and traffic meter are disabled on the modem router because these functions, if supported, are performed by the router. Note To avoid interference with the router to which you connect the modem router, we recommend that you use different WiFi settings on the modem router functioning in AP mode and the router. You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the router and use the modem router only for WiFi client access. To set up the modem router as an AP: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the red Internet port of the modem router to a LAN port on the router. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. Manage the Advanced WiFi Features 252