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Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router
5. For the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, in the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/gn/n) section of the screen,
select a setting from the Mode list.
Up to 600 Mbps is the default setting. The other settings are Up to 289 Mbps and Up to
54 Mbps.
6. For the 5GHz WiFi band, select a setting from the Mode list.
Up to 1733 Mbps is the default setting, which allows 802.11ac and 802.11a wireless
devices to join the network. The other settings are Up to 800 Mbps and Up to 347 Mbps.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to
connect to your network is unique to your router and is on the router label. NETGEAR
recommends that you use the preset security, but you can change the settings. NETGEAR
recommends that you do not disable security.
To change the WPA settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
4. Select Wireless.
The Wireless Setup screen displays.
5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security and is the default
setting.
The Passphrase field displays.
6. In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password).
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.