Netgear 10300137 User Manual

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Wireless Network Configuration

For a wireless connection, the 

SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the 

wireless security setting must be the same for 

the router and wireless computers or wireless 

adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. 

Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred 

feet. If you do not use wireless security, this can allow others outside 
of your immediate area to access your network.

Planning Your Wireless Network

For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating 
channel and region must be set correctly. 

To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can 
use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 
security.

To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:

SSID. The default SSID for the router is NETGEAR-3G. 

The wireless mode (80.211n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter 
supports.

Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each 
wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports. 

See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page

Push 'N' Connect (WPS) implements WPA/WPA2 wireless security on the router and your 

wireless computer or device at the same time. The wireless computer or device must be 
compatible with WPS.

See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page