The Dlink AirPlus DI-624S 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 Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - How to change the IP Address on a Dlink AirPlus DI-624S router
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Login Instructions
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Dlink AirPlus DI-624S User Manual
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Port Forwarding Instructions
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - How to change the DNS settings on a Dlink AirPlus DI-624S router
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - How to Reset the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Information About the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Router
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Screenshots
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 Dlink AirPlus DI-624S
To get started configuring the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S, follow our Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This guide begins on the Home page of the Dlink DI-624S router. To configure the WiFi settings, click the button in the left side-bar labeled Wireless.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S
On this new page, find the box called SSID. This is the name you give your local network so that you can identify it when needed. Go ahead and create a unique name, but avoid personal information. Refer to our Wireless Names Guide for more information.
Next, use the Channel drop down list to choose the channel of 1,6, or 11. These are the only channels most of us should be using, to learn why, read our WiFi Channels Guide.
Now find Authentication. There are several options here. We recommend the last one titled WPA2-PSK. This is considered the most secure option available today. Read about it in our WEP vs. WPA Guide.
The next thing to do is choose a proper Passphrase. This is the password you are to use to gain access to your network. this is also used in the encryption method so create a strong password of at least 20 characters. This may seem difficult but read our Choosing a Strong Password Guide before you give up and enter a short, easy to crack password.
Re-type your strong password in the box labeled Confirmed Passphrase.
Tick the green Apply button and you are done.
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 Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Info
Don't forget about our other Dlink AirPlus DI-624S info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - How to change the IP Address on a Dlink AirPlus DI-624S router
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Login Instructions
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Dlink AirPlus DI-624S User Manual
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Port Forwarding Instructions
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - How to change the DNS settings on a Dlink AirPlus DI-624S router
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - How to Reset the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Information About the Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Router
- Dlink AirPlus DI-624S - Dlink AirPlus DI-624S Screenshots