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default, the Modem/Router uses channel 10. You would only change this
setting if you were concerned about possible interference from another
wireless access point using the same channel.
TIP: Other wireless networks might be within range of your network. Your neighbors,
for instance, may be within range. If you are having trouble connecting, try setting a
different channel to see if that improves performance. You should try setting a channel
that is 5 or more channels away from what you are using. By default, the
Modem/Router is set to 10. You may want to try channel 1 or 6, for instance, if you
have trouble connecting with the default channel (10).
Wireless Security Settings
If you accepted the default to Enable the Wireless Function (on the Wireless
Settings page at Step 4), the following page opens when you click Next.
Configuring Authentication and Encryption
By default, Authentication and Encryption security services are set to WPA2/WPA
and a random Security Key is programmed in at the factory. This key is printed on
the label on the bottom of your unit. Most users should accept the default settings.
If you have devices on your network that only support WEP (for example, some
gaming consoles) than you will need to setup WEP. Please see
WEP
Authentication and Encryption.
If you want to change the Security Key used by the Modem/Router. For example,
you are replacing an existing wireless Modem/Router and want to use the same key.
Enter the key you want to use in the Security Key field. This key should be from 8
to 64 characters long.
Important: If you are attaching other wireless devices to your Modem/Router you
will need to enter the Security Key that is printed on the bottom label on your
Modem/Router. If you have changed this key, you will need to enter the new key.
See Chapter 4: Connecting Devices Wirelessly to the Modem/Router for more
information.
WEP Authentication and Encryption
If you have devices on your wireless network that support only WEP, (for example,
some gaming consoles), you will need to select WEP as your Authentication
method.
When you select WEP from the Authentication dropdown menu, the Encryption
field expands, as shown in the following figure.
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