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Network Settings

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Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Smart WiFi Router

You can specify the settings for the 2.4 GHz band and for the 5 GHz band.

5. In the Region list, select your region.

In some locations, you cannot change this setting.

6. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box.

When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name (SSID) so that it

displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or wireless device.

7. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field.

The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is

randomly generated and is on the router’s label. If you change the name, make sure to

write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.

8. To change the wireless channel, select a number in the Channel list.

In some regions, not all channels are available. 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.

When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different

channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent

access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).

9. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID, you are

disconnected from the network.

10. Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings.

If you cannot connect wirelessly, check the following:

• Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your

area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network without

wireless security that they discover.

• Is your computer or wireless device trying to connect to your network with its old

settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the wireless network

selection in your computer or wireless device to match the current settings for your

network.

Change the WiFi Mbps Settings

The data rate for high-speed transmissions is commonly identified as megabits per second

(Mbps). By default, the router is set to operate with up to 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz WiFi band

and up to 1,733 Mbps in the 5 GHz WiFi band. You can select slower settings.

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Netgear R7500 User Manual Page 126