Setup WiFi on the Linksys WCG200

The Linksys WCG200 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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Check that your VPN will not affect your speed.
Verify that your VPN provider uses WireGuard as the underlying protocol.
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WiFi Terms

Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.

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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 Linksys WCG200

To get started configuring the Linksys WCG200 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the Linksys WCG200, follow our Linksys WCG200 Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WCG200

If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

router setup — This is the *setup* page from your Linksys WCG200 router.

This wireless guide begins on the Setup page of the Linksys WCG200v2 router. From there, click the link at the top of the page labeled Wireless. Then under that be sure Basic Wireless Settings is chosen.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WCG200

wifi wireless — This is the *wifi setup* page from your Linksys WCG200 router.

Wireless Network - Tick the Enable button.
Wireless Network Name (SSID) - This is the name you create in order to identify your network. It doesn't matter what you enter here but it's a good idea to avoid personal information. Read our Wireless Names Guide for more info.
Wireless Channel - Check and make sure you are using channels 1,6, or 11. To learn why, read our WiFi Channels Guide.
Wireless Network Type - This firmware version only allows for wireless devices that are 2009 and older. Choose Mixed here. If you want newer wireless devices to connect, you need to upgrade your firmware version.
Note the large green "button" near the bottom of the page. This is the SES also called WPS. We advise you to avoid using SES or WPS if possible. Read our What is WPS Guide for more information.
Save Settings - Click this button to apply your changes.
Wireless Security - Tick this link at the top of the page, in blue.

router wifi security wireless — This is the *wifi security* page from your Linksys WCG200 router.

Wireless Network Name Broadcast(SSID Broadcast) - We recommend leaving this Enabled. If you want to hide your network name then click Disable. This doesn't mean you are completely invisible. A hacker can still find hidden networks if they want to.
Security Mode - The most secure option is WPA2-Personal. Learn more about it in our WEP vs. WPA guide.
Encryption - Set this to AES for the best security.
Passphrase - This is the password you type into the wireless devices you want to connect to your network. This password should be strong. We recommend at least 14-20 characters. Learn more tips in our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
Key Renewal - How often do you want the router to create a new encryption key. The default should be 3600 seconds, this is fine.
Save Settings - Click this option to apply your changes.

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.

Setup WiFi on the Linksys WCG200

Use a VPN

Other Linksys WCG200 Guides

WiFi Terms

Wireless Name

Wireless Password

Wireless Channel

Encryption

Login To The Linksys WCG200

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WCG200

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WCG200

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

Other Linksys WCG200 Info