This page allows you to change security settings for your wireless network. Your router has two wireless radios; 2.4 and 5.0 GHz. You can specify settings for each one. Keep in mind that if you change your wireless settings, all devices currently connected to the router using the previous settings will disconnect. Simply re-connect them using the new settings.
To change any of the Wireless settings, click Edit. When finished, click OK.
Select the wireless network radio band you want to enable, 2.4 GHz network or the 5.0 GHz network band. Then specify the following settings.
Note: When you set up your router, a secure guest network was created automatically on the router's 2.4 GHz band. Guest access is only available on this band. Be sure to keep this network enabled if you plan on using guest access.
Network Name (SSID) - Your wireless network's name. This is the name that appears in the list of available networks when you connect to a wireless network.
Password - Your wireless network's password, sometimes called a security key. This is required when connecting computers or devices to your wireless network. It prevents intruders and other unwanted users from accessing your wireless network.
Network Mode - Select the wireless standard your network supports.
Security Mode - The wireless security method. The available options are on the drop-down list. Each device in your network must use the same security mode so that they can all connect to the router.
Channel Width - For best performance in a network using Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4 GHz) devices, select Auto (20 MHz or 40 MHz). For a channel width of 20 MHz, select 20 MHz only.
Channel - Select the channel for Wireless-B, Wireless-G, or Wireless-N networking. If you're not sure which one to use, choose Auto.
MAC filtering allows you to allow or deny specific MAC addresses to access your network. You may want to use this option if you do not want to have a secure wireless password protecting your network. If you enable this option, Wi-Fi Protected setup will be disabled.
Deny access for the listed MAC addresses - Select this option if you want to create a list of MAC addresses that cannot access your network. Any device whose MAC address is listed will not be permitted to connect to your network.
Allow access for ONLY the listed MAC addresses - Select this option if you want to limit access to your wireless network to only certain devices. Only the devices whose MAC addresses are listed will be allowed to connect to your network. All other devices will be denied.
MAC filter list - Enter the MAC addresses you want to allow or deny access to your network. Click Add MAC Address to add an address to the list. You can also edit or delete an existing MAC address.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup makes it easy to add devices to your wireless network without having to enter a network name and password. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, the device you want to connect must support it.
To enable Wi-Fi Protected Setup, click the Enabled checkbox. If you uncheck this box, you can't use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to connect devices to your network, and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup push button on your router will also be disabled.
To connect a device using Wi-Fi Protected Setup, choose one of the methods on this page. Wi-Fi Protected Setup connects one device at a time. Repeat the steps for each device you want to connect.
Push Button - Use this if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button or prompts you to press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your router. First press or click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device you want to connect to the network, and then click the button on this page.
Device PIN - Use this if your device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN. Enter the PIN from the device into the PIN field and then click Register.
Router PIN - Use this if the device you're connecting asks for the router PIN (Personal Identification Number). The router PIN is also listed on the bottom of the router.
SimpleTap™ connection makes it easy to connect NFC-enabled mobile devices to your wireless network without having to enter a network name and password. NFC stands for Near Field Communication and allows you to connect a supported mobile device simply by tapping the device with the SimpleTap card that came with your router.
To enable SimpleTap connection, turn this feature On.