NETGEAR MR814v2 - Manual (Page 39)

Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Wireless Configuration 3-3
Figure 3-2: Wireless Settings menu
The Wireless Network menu sections are discussed below.
• Name (SSID). The Service Set Identification is also known as the wireless network name.
Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one
wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic.
Any device you want to participate in this wireless network will need to use this SSID. The
MR814v2 default SSID is: NETGEAR.
• Region. This field identifies the region where the MR814v2 can be used. It may not be legal to
operate the wireless features of the router in a region other than one of those identified on this
drop-down list.
• 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. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to
“Wireless Channels” on page D-7 .
Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network
The MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router provides several ways to restrict wireless access to
your network:
• Turn off wireless connectivity completely
• Restrict access based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
• Restrict access based on the Wireless Card Access List
These options are discussed below.