The EnGenius ESR 9753 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 EnGenius ESR 9753 Guides
This is the wifi guide for the EnGenius ESR 9753. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - How to change the IP Address on a EnGenius ESR 9753 router
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - EnGenius ESR 9753 Login Instructions
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - EnGenius ESR 9753 User Manual
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - How to Reset the EnGenius ESR 9753
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - Information About the EnGenius ESR 9753 Router
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - EnGenius ESR 9753 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 EnGenius ESR 9753
To get started configuring the EnGenius ESR 9753 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the EnGenius ESR 9753, follow our EnGenius ESR 9753 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the EnGenius ESR 9753
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This guide begins on the Status page of the EnGenius ESR-9753 router. To configure the WiFi settings, click the link in the left sidebar labeled Wireless. Then, looking to the top of the page click the link titled Basic.
Change the WiFi Settings on the EnGenius ESR 9753
You should now be on a page like the one you see above. First, place your cursor in the box labeled SSID1. This is the name you create in order to identify your local network when needed. Be as creative as you want but avoid personal information. Read more about the SSID by clicking this link.
The other thing on this page that needs your attention is the Channel. You should be on either channel 1,6, or 11. To learn why you should use one of these three channels, click this link.
That's if for this page, click the Apply button, then click the option at the top of the page labeled Security.
This directs you to a page like the one you see here.
Use the SSID Selection drop down menu to choose the SSID you created on the last page.
Skip down to the Encryption and pick the option of WPA pre-shared key.
You may now be asked for the WPA type you want to use. We recommend the option of WPA2(AES). Learn why this is the best choice by clicking this link.
Set the Pre-shared Key type to Passphrase.
The last thing you need to do is change the Pre-shared Key. This is the password you use to gain access to your network from a wireless device. Use some symbols, numbers, and letters in this password. Create a strong password of at least 14-20 characters. Learn how to create a strong password that is memorable by clicking this link.
Click the Apply button and you are finished.
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 EnGenius ESR 9753 Info
Don't forget about our other EnGenius ESR 9753 info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the EnGenius ESR 9753. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - How to change the IP Address on a EnGenius ESR 9753 router
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - EnGenius ESR 9753 Login Instructions
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - EnGenius ESR 9753 User Manual
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - How to Reset the EnGenius ESR 9753
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - Information About the EnGenius ESR 9753 Router
- EnGenius ESR 9753 - EnGenius ESR 9753 Screenshots