Netgear DGN100Bv3 User Manual

You can use this screen to view or change the wireless network settings and the security 
option.

Enable SSID Broadcast. This feature allows the modem router to broadcast its SSID so 
wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This 
check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear this check box, and 
click the Apply button.

Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, computers or wireless devices 
that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access 
Ethernet devices on the network.

Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 
32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID 
is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this 
setting.

Region. The location where the modem router is used. Select from the countries in the 
menu. In the United States, the region is fixed to North America and is not changeable.

Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the modem router uses. The default setting 
is Auto, which allows the modem router to select the channel automatically. You can also 
enter a value from 1 through 13. (For products on the North American market, only 
Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.) 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.

To reduce interference when you use multiple access points, ensure that adjacent access 
points use different radio frequency channels. The recommended channel spacing 
between adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 
6 and 10).

Mode. Up to 65 Mbps is the default setting. The other settings are Up to 54 Mbps, and 
Up

 

to 150 Mbps:

Up to 54 Mbps allows 802.11g and 802.11b devices to join the network. This is a 
legacy mode that does not support 802.11n devices n the network.

Up to 65 Mbps allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network. This 
mode works well for most networks.

Up to 150 Mbps allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network. 
Use this mode if most devices in the network support 802.11n.

Security Options. The modem router comes with unique preset wireless security. These 
settings are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use preset security so 
that you can refer to the label if you forget the WiFi password. However, you can change 
the security option and passphrase. If you want to change the security options, see the 
following sections.