Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router

Figure 3-2: Wireless Settings menu

The Wireless Network menu sections are discussed below.

Name (SSID). The Service Set Identification is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in this wireless network will need to use this SSID. The MR814v2 default SSID is: NETGEAR.

Region. This field identifies the region where the MR814v2 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the router in a region other than one of those identified on this drop-down list.

Channel. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to “Wireless Channels” on page D-7.

Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network

The MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router provides several ways to restrict wireless access to your network:

Turn off wireless connectivity completely

Restrict access based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Restrict access based on the Wireless Card Access List

These options are discussed below.

Wireless Configuration

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NETGEAR MR814v2 manual Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network, Wireless Settings menu