The Actiontec T1200H router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.
Other Actiontec T1200H Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Actiontec T1200H. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Actiontec T1200H - Actiontec T1200H Port Forwarding Instructions
- Actiontec T1200H - Actiontec T1200H Login Instructions
- Actiontec T1200H - Actiontec T1200H User Manual
- Actiontec T1200H - How to Reset the Actiontec T1200H
- Actiontec T1200H - Actiontec T1200H Screenshots
- Actiontec T1200H - Information About the Actiontec T1200H Router
WiFi Terms
Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.
Wireless Name
Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.
Wireless Password
An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.
Wireless Channel
Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.
Encryption
You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.
Login To The Actiontec T1200H
To get started configuring the Actiontec T1200H WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Actiontec T1200H, follow our Actiontec T1200H Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Actiontec T1200H
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
We begin this wireless setup guide on the Home page of the Actiontec T1200H router. To start off, click the Wireless Settings option at the top of the page, and then Basic Settings in the left hand sidebar.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Actiontec T1200H
This takes you to a new page.
We'll start by setting an SSID Name. This will be your network identification and can be anything you like, though we recommend avoiding any personal information. To learn more, see our Wireless Names Guide.
Now you need to make sure that the Security is set to WPA / WPA2 and the WPA Type is set to WPA2-Personal. To learn why this is important, check out our WEP vs. WPA Guide.
Be sure that the Encryption Type is set to AES.
Finally, you need to set a password. This can be anything you wish, though we recommend using 14-20 characters and avoiding any personal information. Enter your desired password into the box marked Security Key Type. For more tips on creating a strong password, take a look at our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
Congratulations! You're finished. Don't forget to Apply your changes before you exit.
Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings
After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.
Other Actiontec T1200H Info
Don't forget about our other Actiontec T1200H info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Actiontec T1200H. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Actiontec T1200H - Actiontec T1200H Port Forwarding Instructions
- Actiontec T1200H - Actiontec T1200H Login Instructions
- Actiontec T1200H - Actiontec T1200H User Manual
- Actiontec T1200H - How to Reset the Actiontec T1200H
- Actiontec T1200H - Actiontec T1200H Screenshots
- Actiontec T1200H - Information About the Actiontec T1200H Router