Netgear 14200260 User Manual

Models AC1900 and N900 support the 5 Ghz band. Model N450 does not.

Enable Wireless 
Isolation 

By default, WiFi clients that are connected to the 5 GHz WiFi band of the cable data 
gateway can access each other and Ethernet devices that are connected to the cable 
data gateway. As an additional security measure, you can prevent WiFi from doing so 
by selecting the Enable Wireless Isolation check box.

Enable SSID 
Broadcast 

By default, the cable data gateway broadcasts its SSID of the 5 GHz WiFi band so that 
WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn 
off the SSID broadcast for the 5 GHz WiFi band, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast 
check box.

Name (SSID) 

The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default 
SSID displays. The default SSID for the 5 GHz WiFi band is also printed on the product 
label.

Best practise is not to change the default SSID. If you must change the SSID, enter a 
32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.

Channel

From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection for the 5 GHz 
WiFi band, or select an individual channel. The default selection is Auto.

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.

Mode

From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes for the 5 GHz WiFi band. The 
available mode depends on the model:

Model N900:

Up to 289 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11na and 802.11a 
devices to join the network but limits 802.11na devices to function at up to 
289

 

Mbps.

Up to 450 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with 
neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11naand 802.11a devices to 
join the network but limits 802.11na devices to function at up to 450

 

Mbps.

Up to 600 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11na and 802.11a 
devices to join the network and allows 802.11na devices to function at up to 
600

 

Mbps. This mode is the default mode.

Model AC1900:

Up to 289 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11na, and 
802.11a devices to join the network but limits 802.11ac and 802.11na devices to 
function at up to 289

 

Mbps.

Up to 600 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with 
neighboring WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11na, and 802.11a 
devices to join the network, allows 802.11na devices to function at up to 
600

 

Mbps, but limits 802.11ac devices to function at up to 600

 

Mbps. 

Up to 1300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11na, 
and 802.11a devices to join the network and allows 802.11ac devices to function 
at up to 1300

 

Mbps. This mode is the default mode.