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Setup WiFi on the Linksys WRT150N-PT

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The Linksys WRT150N-PT 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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Other Linksys WRT150N-PT Guides

This is the wifi guide for the Linksys WRT150N-PT. 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.

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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 WRT150N-PT

To get started configuring the Linksys WRT150N-PT 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 WRT150N-PT, follow our Linksys WRT150N-PT Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WRT150N-PT

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

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This is the setup page from your Linksys WRT150N-PT router.

This WiFi guide starts on the Configuracao basica page of the Linksys WRT150N-PT router. From here, click the option at the top of the page labeled Sem fios. Then under that, in blue, choose Definicoes sem fios basicas.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WRT150N-PT

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This is the general page from your Linksys WRT150N-PT router.

This directs to the page like the one you see above.

  • Modo de rede - This is asking what standard of wireless device you plan on using to access your network. We recommend choosing the option of Misto
  • Nome da rede (SSID) - This is the name you create in order to identify your network. It doesn't matter what you enter here but we recommend avoiding personal information. Learn more in our Wireless Name Guide.
  • Banda de radio - Go ahead and set this to Automatico.
  • Canal de banda larga - Use this drop down list to choose channel 6.
  • Canal padrao - Using this drop down menu, choose either channel 1 or 11. If you want to learn why you should only use these three channels, read our WiFi Channels Guide.
  • Guardar definicoes - Click this button near the bottom of the page to apply your changes.

Now click the option at the top, in blue, labeled Seguranca sem fios.

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This is the general page from your Linksys WRT150N-PT router.

You are now on a page like the one you see here.

  • Modo de seguranca - This is asking what type of security you want to use. We recommend the most secure option of PSK2 Personal, also known as WPA2-PSK. Learn why this is the best choice for your home network in our WEP vs. WPA guide.
  • Encriptacao - Set this to AES.
  • Frase-passe - This is the password you type into your wireless device in order to connect to your local network. Do not use the default password. Hackers know the defaults and try these first when trying to access your network. Use a mixture of numbers, symbols, and letters and at least 14-20 characters. Learn more security tips in our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
  • Guardar definicoes - Click this option to apply your changes.

That's it, you did it.

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 WRT150N-PT Info

Don't forget about our other Linksys WRT150N-PT info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the Linksys WRT150N-PT. We also have the following guides for the same router: