Change the WiFi Security Option | NETGEAR WNR618, WNR2020, WNR614

N150 and N300 Wireless Routers

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 Security Option

Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you enter to connect to your network is unique to your router and is on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset security, but you can change them. NETGEAR recommends that you do not disable security.

To change the WPA settings:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Select Wireless.

5.Under Security Options, select a radio button for one of the following WPA options:

•WPA-PSK [TKIP]

•WPA2-PSK [AES]

•WPA-PSK [TKIP} + WPA2-PSK [AES]

•WPA/WPA2 Enterprise

The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older computers and wireless devices cannot use WPA2. By default, the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button is selected so that new or old computers and wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.

The Passphrase field displays.

6.In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

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NETGEAR WNR618, WNR2020, WNR614, JWNR2010v5, JWNR2000v5 Change the WiFi Security Option,  To change the WPA settings

Contents

N150 and N300 Wireless Routers Models Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Hardware Features Front Panel LEDsBack Panel  To prepare your router for installation Position Your Router To position your router Cable Your Router  To cable your router Verify the Cabling Connect to the Network Access the Router Wired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi network Types of Logins Use a Web Browser to Access the RouterNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your router Log In to the Router To log in to the router Connect to the Network and Access the Router Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard  To use the Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Manually Set Up the Internet Connection Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet connection settings Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setup Select Internet Change the MTU Size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU size Common MTU sizes Networking View or Change WAN Settings  To view or change the WAN settings Set Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the Router’s Device Name To change the router’s device name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup To change the LAN TCP/IP settings LAN IP address RIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the routerReserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entry Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections  To delete a reserved address entry To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard Specify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settings Select Wireless Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settings Set Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest networkSelect Guest Network Control the Wireless Radio Enable or Disable the Wireless Radio To enable or disable the wireless radio Set Up a Wireless Schedule Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings To set up the wireless schedule Set up a Wireless Access List Networking Specify WPS Settings Wireless Distribution System To specify WPS Settings Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Set Up a Repeater Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box To configure the router as a repeater Complete the Repeater IP Address field  To set up a static route Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static RoutesStatic Routes  To edit a static route View Devices Currently on the Network  To delete a static route To view devices on the network  To enable Universal Plug and Play Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and PlaySelect Attached Devices Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware  To check for new firmware and update your routerSelect Advanced Administration Firmware Update Change the admin Password Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set Password Select the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your password View Router Status  To view router status and usage informationClick the Advanced tab LAN Port View the Internet Connection Settings  To view the Internet connection settingsDisplay Internet Port Statistics  To display Internet port statistics View the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection status  To change the router Dhcp connection settings Dhcp Connection View Wireless Settings  To change the router PPPoE connection settings To change the router Pptp connection settings  To view the wireless settings View Guest Network Settings  To view the guest network settings Reboot the Router Manage the Configuration File To reboot the router Do not interrupt the reboot process Back Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings Select Advanced Administration Backup Settings Erase Configuration Settings Troubleshooting Forgotten Passwords Admin PasswordWiFi Passwords WiFi Connections  To use a wired connection to view WiFi settings Apply Power to the Router and Check the LEDs  To apply power to the router and check the LEDsChanges Not Saved Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays AmberAll LEDs Remain Lit Internet LEDs Is Off WiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the Router Router Cannot Access the Internet  To check the WAN IP address Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a computer running Windows Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Request timed out Troubleshoot IP Addresses Supplemental Information Factory Settings Router factory default settings Technical Specifications Router specifications