Setup WiFi on the Netgear CVG834G

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The Netgear CVG834G 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 Netgear CVG834G. 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 Netgear CVG834G

To get started configuring the Netgear CVG834G WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the Netgear CVG834G, follow our Netgear CVG834G Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Netgear CVG834G

If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

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This is the status page from your Netgear CVG834G router.

This guide begins on the Gateway Status page of the Netgear CVG834G router. To configure the WiFi settings, click the option of Wireless Settings under the heading of Setup.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Netgear CVG834G

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This is the wifi setup page from your Netgear CVG834G router.

The first thing that needs to be done is change the Name(SSID). This is the name you create in order to identify your network. It really doesn't matter what you enter here but we recommend avoiding personal information. Learn more in our Wireless Names Guide.

Next, find the Channel and choose from channel 1,6, or 11. To learn why, read our WiFi Channels Guide.

Now locate the Security Options. For the best security, we recommend choosing WPA2-PSK(Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key). If you are interested in learning why this is the your best choice, read our WEP vs. WPA Guide.

The last setting that needs to be changed is the Security Encryption (WPA2-PSK) Pre-Shared Key. This is the password for your network. This password is used in the encryption process and should be strong. We recommend at least 14-20 characters with a mix of symbols, numbers, and letters. Learn more in our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

That's all there is to it, just don't forget to save your changes by clicking the Apply button near the bottom of 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.

Other Netgear CVG834G Info

Don't forget about our other Netgear CVG834G info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the Netgear CVG834G. We also have the following guides for the same router: