The Linksys WET11v2 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 Linksys WET11v2 Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Linksys WET11v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WET11v2 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WET11v2 router
- Linksys WET11v2 - Linksys WET11v2 User Manual
- Linksys WET11v2 - Linksys WET11v2 Login Instructions
- Linksys WET11v2 - How to Reset the Linksys WET11v2
- Linksys WET11v2 - Linksys WET11v2 Screenshots
- Linksys WET11v2 - Information About the Linksys WET11v2 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 Linksys WET11v2
To get started configuring the Linksys WET11v2 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 WET11v2, follow our Linksys WET11v2 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WET11v2
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This guide begins on the Status page of the Linksys WET11v2 router. To configure the Wireless settings, click the option at the top of the page labeled Setup.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WET11v2
You are taken to a page like the one you see here. Scroll down until you come to the Wireless section.
Enter the name you want to use for your internet in the SSID box. This name is used as an identifier. It doesn't matter what you enter here but we recommend avoiding personal information. Learn more in our Wireless Names Guide.
Next is the Network Type. The choices are Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. We recommend choosing infrastructure.
If you chose Ad-Hoc you will need to choose a Channel. Pick from channels 1,6, and 11. To learn why read our WiFi Channels Guide.
The only security this router offers is WEP. Do not use WEP, it is an extremely weak form of security. We recommend updating your firmware version to allow for WPA2-PSK. Read our WEP vs. WPA guide for more information.
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 Linksys WET11v2 Info
Don't forget about our other Linksys WET11v2 info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Linksys WET11v2. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Linksys WET11v2 - How to change the IP Address on a Linksys WET11v2 router
- Linksys WET11v2 - Linksys WET11v2 User Manual
- Linksys WET11v2 - Linksys WET11v2 Login Instructions
- Linksys WET11v2 - How to Reset the Linksys WET11v2
- Linksys WET11v2 - Linksys WET11v2 Screenshots
- Linksys WET11v2 - Information About the Linksys WET11v2 Router