The Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R 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 Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R Login Instructions
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R User Manual
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - How to Reset the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R Screenshots
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - Information About the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R 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 Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R
To get started configuring the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R, follow our Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
The wireless setup guide for the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R router begins on the Home page. Start configuring your wireless settings by clicking the Wireless icon. From here click Basic.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R
You should be taken to the page you see above.
Start off by making sure the Channel is set to either 1, 6, or 11. Why are these the best options? See our WiFi Channels Guide to find out.
Following that, enter your desired network name into the box labeled SSID. For more information regarding wireless network names, be sure to check out our guide.
That's all for this page. Click APPLY to save your settings.
Now click Security near the top of the page.
On this new page, start by setting the Use WPS option to No. Why is this important? Read our What is WPS Guide to learn more.
Next, make sure the Authentication Type is set to WPA2PSK. This will provide you with the strongest security. To learn more, take a look at our WEP vs. WPA Guide.
Set the Encryption to AES.
Finally you'll need to set a Pre-Shared Key. This will serve as your network password and can be anything you like. However, a strong password consists of 14-20 characters and includes no personal information. For more helpful tips like these, check out our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
That's it, you're finished. Just be sure to click APPLY before leaving 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 Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R Login Instructions
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R User Manual
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - How to Reset the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R Screenshots
- Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R - Information About the Aztech DSL5018EN-1T1R Router