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Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the modem router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection.
3.Select the region in which the modem router will operate.
Note: Up to 270Mbps mode uses two channels, but in this mode only the first chan- nel is listed in the channel pulldown menu. The associated channels in this mode are: 1+5, 2+6, 3+7, 4+8, 5+9, 6+10, and 7+11. When you select another wireless network mode, the channel pulldown displays all available channels: 1 through 13. However, available wireless channels depend on the selected wireless region.
4.For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged.
5.Click Save to save your settings or click Apply to allow your changes to take effect immediately.
6.Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless settings l that you specified in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and can obtain an IP address by DHCP from the modem router. If there is interference, adjust the channel.
Table 2-1. Wireless Settings
Settings | Description |
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Wireless LAN | Select the wireless LAN that you want to set up. |
| • NETGEAR. This is the primary LAN where you set up the region, channel, |
| mode, and access control (if used). |
| • NETGEAR2 |
| • NETGEAR3 |
| • NETGEAR4 |
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Name (SSID) | This is the wireless network name. Enter a |
| field. This field is |
| In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless |
| network names provide a means for separating the traffic. To join a wireless |
| network, wireless devices use the SSID. |
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Region | The location where the modem router is used. |
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Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings |
