Netgear R7900P User Manual - Page 72
Description, Field, Wireless Network 5GHz a/n/ac, 5GHz-1, Enable SSID Broadcast, Channel, Region
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Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router Model R7900P (Continued) Field Description Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) 5GHz-1 Enable SSID Broadcast By default, for an SSID in the 5 GHz-1 band, the router broadcasts the SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off an SSID broadcast, clear the appropriate Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Turning off an SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the router. Name (SSID) The SSID is the 5 GHz-1 WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays. The default SSID is also printed on the router label (see Router Label on page 13). Note If you change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field. Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel for a 5 GHz-1 SSID. The default channel depends on your selection from the Region menu. Note 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 situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which is the best. Note If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting different channels for adjacent APs. We recommend a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent APs. Mode From the appropriate Mode menu, select one of the following modes for a 5 GHz-1 SSID: • Up to 289 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 289 Mbps. • Up to 600 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network but limits 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 600 Mbps. • Up to 1300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz-1 band of the network and allows 802.11ac devices to function at up to 1300 Mbps. This mode is the default mode. Transmit Power Control Transmission power control limits the maximum power used when the router transmits packets. The options are 100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%. You can easily turn down the transmission power to ensure that you are utilizing the optimum power that gives you the optimum range while saving money and the environment. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 72