The Gemtek WIXFMM-109 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 Gemtek WIXFMM-109. We also have the following guides for the same 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 Gemtek WIXFMM-109
To get started configuring the Gemtek WIXFMM-109 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Gemtek WIXFMM-109, follow our Gemtek WIXFMM-109 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Gemtek WIXFMM-109
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This is the Device Status page of the Gemtek WIXFMM-109 router. To configure the wireless settings click the link in the left sidebar labeled Local Address. A new set of choices appear in the pink bar at the top of the page. Pick the option of WiFi.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Gemtek WIXFMM-109
On this new page, use the box labeled Network Name (SSID) to enter a new name in the box. This is the name you create in order to identify your network from the others around you. It doesn't matter what you enter here, but we recommend avoiding personal information. If you want to learn more read our Wireless Names Guide.
Next is the Radio Channel. Make sure to use the channels 1,6, or 11. Learn why you should only be using these three channels by clicking this link.
Scroll down to the Security section. The first drop down menu is titled Authentication. We recommend choosing the option of WPA2 PSK. If you want to know why this is the best option, read our guide titled WEP vs. WPA.
In the Encryption box choose AES.
A little farther down is a box titled WPAPSK. Enter the password you want to use here. This password will need to be entered into every wireless device that you want to connect to the internet through this router. If you need help learning how to create a strong password, read our guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.
That's it, just click the 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.
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This is the wifi guide for the Gemtek WIXFMM-109. We also have the following guides for the same router: