Setup WiFi on the Linksys WRT300N

The Linksys WRT300N 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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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 WRT300N

To get started configuring the Linksys WRT300N 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 WRT300N, follow our Linksys WRT300N Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WRT300N

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

router setup — This is the *setup* page from your Linksys WRT300N router.

After you have logged into the Linksys WRT300N you should be on the Basic Setup page. From there, click the Wireless option at the top of the page.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WRT300N

wifi wireless — This is the *wifi setup* page from your Linksys WRT300N router.

This should take you to the Basic Wireless Settings page.

First, set the Network Mode to Mixed.
Second is the Network Name (SSID). This is a name you create in order to identify your network. It's not really important what you enter here but we recommend avoiding personal information. Learn more in our Wireless Name Guide.
Set the Radio Band to Auto.
Below that is the Wide Channel. We recommend selecting the channel of 6 here. Then in the Standard Channel, choose either channel 1 or 11. If you are interested in learning why this is important, read our WiFi Channels Guide.
Now click the Save Settings button at the bottom of the page. Then at the top of the page, click Wireless Security.

router wifi security wireless — This is the *wifi security* page from your Linksys WRT300N router.

On this new page:

Use the Security Mode drop down list to choose the option of WPA2 Personal. If you are interested in learning why this is the best option for your network, read our WEP vs. WPA guide.
Then in the Encryption list, pick AES.
The last thing you need to change is the Pre-Shared Key or Passphrase. This is the password you type into the wireless device you want to connect to your internet. It is exceedingly important that you change the default password to one of your choosing. A hacker knows the default passwords to routers and is going to try those first when attempting to access your network. Create a strong password here. This password should be at least 14 to 20 characters in length. We also recommend using at least one symbol, number, and capital letter in your new password. Learn more tips to creating a strong password in our guide titled Choosing a Strong Password.
When you are finished making these necessary changes to your WiFi, click the Save Settings button near the bottom of the page.

That's it, 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.

Setup WiFi on the Linksys WRT300N

Use a VPN Instead

Other Linksys WRT300N Guides

WiFi Terms

Wireless Name

Wireless Password

Wireless Channel

Encryption

Login To The Linksys WRT300N

Find the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WRT300N

Change the WiFi Settings on the Linksys WRT300N

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

Other Linksys WRT300N Info