Your router comes preset with WPA2 or WPA security. NETGEAR recommends using the default security that comes with your router, and that you do not disable security.
To change the WPA settings:
- Launch an Internet browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net into the address bar.
If you are having problems accessing routerlogin.net, see Router login page cannot be displayed or is blank.
- Enter the router username and password when prompted.
The default user name is admin. The default password is password.
- Select Wireless.
- 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.
- In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use.
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
- Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
- Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.