The Dlink DWL-G800AP 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 DWL-G800AP Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Dlink DWL-G800AP. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - How to change the IP Address on a Dlink DWL-G800AP router
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - Dlink DWL-G800AP User Manual
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - Dlink DWL-G800AP Login Instructions
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - How to Reset the Dlink DWL-G800AP
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - Dlink DWL-G800AP Screenshots
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - Information About the Dlink DWL-G800AP 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 Dlink DWL-G800AP
To get started configuring the Dlink DWL-G800AP 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 DWL-G800AP, follow our Dlink DWL-G800AP Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Dlink DWL-G800AP
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This guide begins on the Setup Wizard page of the Dlink DWL-G800AP router. To configure the wireless click the blue tab at the top of the page labeled Wireless.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Dlink DWL-G800AP
On this new page, enter a new SSID. This is referring to the name you create so that you can identify it from the others around you. Be creative with this name but avoid personal information such as names. To read more about the SSID, read our Wireless Names Guide.
Next is the Channel. Choose from the three channels of 1,6, and 11. If you want to know why these three should be used, read our guide by clicking this link.
This firmware version only allows for WEP security. Don't use WEP. WEP is extremely weak with today's technology. Update your firmware version to allow for WPA2-PSK. Read our WEP vs. WPA Guide for more on this topic.
When you are finished, click the green Apply button.
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 DWL-G800AP Info
Don't forget about our other Dlink DWL-G800AP info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Dlink DWL-G800AP. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - How to change the IP Address on a Dlink DWL-G800AP router
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - Dlink DWL-G800AP User Manual
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - Dlink DWL-G800AP Login Instructions
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - How to Reset the Dlink DWL-G800AP
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - Dlink DWL-G800AP Screenshots
- Dlink DWL-G800AP - Information About the Dlink DWL-G800AP Router