The Comtrend CT-5386 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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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 Comtrend CT-5386
To get started configuring the Comtrend CT-5386 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Comtrend CT-5386, follow our Comtrend CT-5386 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Comtrend CT-5386
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This wireless setup guide begins on the Device Info page of the Comtrend CT-5386 router. To start out, click Wireless on the left hand side of the page.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Comtrend CT-5386
On this page you'll set an SSID. This will be your network name, and can be anything you like. However, we recommend avoiding any personal information due to security reasons. To learn more, see our Wireless Names Guide.
Click Save/Apply when you're happy with this setting.
Now click Security in the left hand sidebar.
This takes you to the page you see above.
Start by opening the drop down menu marked Select SSID and choosing the SSID you just created.
After that, be sure to set the Network Authentication is set to WPA2-PSK. This will provide you with the strongest security. For more information, check out our WEP vs. WPA Guide.
Now you need to set a password. A strong password contains no personal information and is 14-20 characters in length. Enter your desired password into the box labeled WPA Pre-Shared Key. For more tips on creating a strong password, take a look at our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
Lastly, be sure that the WPA Encryption is set to AES.
And that's all there is to it. Just be sure to click Save/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 Comtrend CT-5386. We also have the following guides for the same router: