User's Manual

Reference Manual for the Model DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway
Wireless Configuration 6-3
Wireless Network Settings
In the Wireless Network section are the following parameters:
• SSID (Service Set ID)
Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all
wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is Wireless, but NETGEAR strongly
recommends that you change your network’s SSID to a different value.
•Region
This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. It may
not be legal to operate the router in a region other than the region shown here.
• 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.
Be sure to click Apply to save any settings from this menu.
Note: The SSID of any wireless access cards must match the SSID you configure in the
DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway. If they do not match, you will not get a
wireless connection to the DG824M.
Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless PC and you change the router’s
SSID, channel, or WEP settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click
on Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your PC to match the router’s
new settings.
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