AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100

Field

Description

Region Selection

Region

From the menu, select the region in which the modem router operates.

Note: It might not be legal to operate the modem router in a region other than the regions listed in the menu. If your country or region is not listed, check with your local government agency.

Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n)

Enable SSID

By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the

Broadcast

WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the

 

Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional

 

WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the

 

modem router.

 

 

Name (SSID)

The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID

 

displays. The default SSID is also printed on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product

 

Label on page 14).

 

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not 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 or select an

 

individual channel. The default selection is Auto.

 

Note: 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

 

situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

 

Note: If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting

 

different channels for adjacent APs. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four

 

channels between adjacent APs (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).

 

 

Mode

From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:

Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.

Up to 145 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring

WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to 145 Mbps.

Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to 300 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.

Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.

Manage the WiFi Network Settings

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NETGEAR D6100 user manual Field Description Region Selection, Wireless Network 2.4GHz b/g/n