The Arris NVG468MQ 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 Arris NVG468MQ Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier - Reset the Arris NVG468MQ
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier - Arris NVG468MQ Login Instructions
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier - Arris NVG468MQ Screenshots
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier - Information About the Arris NVG468MQ Router
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h0d55 Frontier - Reset the Arris NVG468MQ
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h0d55 Frontier - Arris NVG468MQ Screenshots
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h0d55 Frontier - Information About the Arris NVG468MQ Router
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h0d55 Frontier - Login to the Arris NVG468MQ
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h3d36 Frontier - Login to the Arris NVG468MQ
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h3d36 Frontier - Information About the Arris NVG468MQ Router
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h3d36 Frontier - Reset the Arris NVG468MQ
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 Arris NVG468MQ
To get started configuring the Arris NVG468MQ WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Arris NVG468MQ, follow our Arris NVG468MQ Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Arris NVG468MQ
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Click the option of Wireless at the top of the page.
Then click the option of Basic Settings 2.4GHz or Basic Settings 5GHz.
- Basic Settings 2.4GHz: 2.4GHz should be used if you want a larger Wi-Fi range. The data rate will be slightly slower.
- Basic Settings 5GHz: 5GHz should be used if you want a little faster data rate. The Wi-Fi range will be smaller.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Arris NVG468MQ
The above image is of the Basic Settings 2.4GHz page.
There are five settings that you can change on this page if you wish.
- Wi-Fi Channel: This is the channel you transmit on. You need to use Automatic, 1, 6, or 11. Find out why in our WiFi Channels guide.
- Network Name (SSID): This is the name you give your network. Be creative but avoid personal information. Learn more in our Change your Wireless Name guide.
- Security: The strongest security is WPA-PSK. Learn more in our WEP vs. WPA guide.
- WPA Version: Here we recommend choosing WPA2
- Password: This is the Wi-Fi password. Make sure this is a strong password with at least 8 characters with lower and upper case letters, symbols, and numbers in it. Learn more in our Creating a Strong Password guide.
When you are finished click the Apply button to save the changes.
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 Arris NVG468MQ Info
Don't forget about our other Arris NVG468MQ info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier - Reset the Arris NVG468MQ
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier - Arris NVG468MQ Login Instructions
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier - Arris NVG468MQ Screenshots
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.2.0h3d78 Frontier - Information About the Arris NVG468MQ Router
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h0d55 Frontier - Reset the Arris NVG468MQ
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h0d55 Frontier - Arris NVG468MQ Screenshots
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h0d55 Frontier - Information About the Arris NVG468MQ Router
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h0d55 Frontier - Login to the Arris NVG468MQ
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h3d36 Frontier - Login to the Arris NVG468MQ
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h3d36 Frontier - Information About the Arris NVG468MQ Router
- Arris NVG468MQ 9.3.0h3d36 Frontier - Reset the Arris NVG468MQ