The ADB PRG AV4202N 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.
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This is the wifi guide for the ADB PRG AV4202N. We also have the following guides for the same 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 ADB PRG AV4202N
To get started configuring the ADB PRG AV4202N WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the ADB PRG AV4202N, follow our ADB PRG AV4202N Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the ADB PRG AV4202N
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
We begin this guide on the Home page of the ADB PRG AV4202N router. To change your wireless network settings click the WiFi icon.
Change the WiFi Settings on the ADB PRG AV4202N
This brings you to the page shown above.
Start off by setting a Name (SSID). This can be whatever you want it to be, however due to security reasons we highly recommend avoiding the use of any personal information. To learn more be sure to visit our Wireless Names Guide.
Next you'll need to set the Channel. Choose either 1, 6, or 11 for the best results. Why are these the best options? Read our WiFi Channels Guide to learn more.
After that set the Security Mode to WPA2 Personal. This will give you the strongest security. For more information check out our WEP vs. WPA Guide.
The Encryption Mode needs to be set to AES.
Now you'll need to set a WPA Passphrase. This will serve as your network password and can be anything you like. However, remember that a strong password consists of 14-20 characters and includes no personal information. For more help be sure to visit our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
Finally, be sure to set the WPS Enabled option to No. Why? Read our What is WPS Guide to find out.
That's it! You're finished. Just don't forget to click Apply before closing the page.
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.
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This is the wifi guide for the ADB PRG AV4202N. We also have the following guides for the same router: