NETGEAR D7000 Network Router User Manual


 
DescriptionField
The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the
SSID, the default SSID displays.The default SSID is also printed
Name (SSID)
on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product Label on page
17).
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change
the default SSID. If you must change the SSID,
Note
enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive
name in this field.
From the Channel menu, select an individual channel. The
default channel depends on your selection from the Region
menu.
Channel
In some regions, not all channels are available.
Do not change the channel unless you experience
Note
interference (shown by lost connections or slow
data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment
with different channels to see which is the best.
If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), re-
duce interference by selecting different channels
Note
for adjacent APs. NETGEAR recommends a
channel spacing of four channels between adja-
cent APs.
From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:Mode
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
Manage the WiFi Network Settings
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Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D7000