User`s guide

Chapter 11 Wireless LAN
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Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how
to set up a secure wireless network using WPS in the Section 8.2 on page 65.
11.2 General Wireless LAN Screen
Use this screen to configure the SSID and wireless security of the wireless LAN.
Note: If you are configuring the NBG6716 from a computer connected to the wireless LAN
and you change the NBG6716’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose
your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then change
the wireless settings of your computer to match the NBG6716’s new settings.
Click Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G to open the General screen.
Figure 56 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General
The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
Table 31 Network > Wireless LAN 2.4G/5G > General
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless LAN Select Enable to activate the 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz wireless LAN. Select Disable to turn it
off.
You can enable or disable both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LANs by using the WIFI button
located on the back panel of the NBG6716.
Name (SSID) The SSID (Service Set IDentity) identifies the Service Set with which a wireless client is
associated. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable characters found on a typical
English language keyboard) for the wireless LAN.
Hide SSID Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot
obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.