The MoFi 3500-3GN 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 MoFi 3500-3GN Guides
This is the wifi guide for the MoFi 3500-3GN. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- MoFi 3500-3GN - MoFi 3500-3GN User Manual
- MoFi 3500-3GN - MoFi 3500-3GN Login Instructions
- MoFi 3500-3GN - How to change the DNS settings on a MoFi 3500-3GN router
- MoFi 3500-3GN - Information About the MoFi 3500-3GN Router
- MoFi 3500-3GN - MoFi 3500-3GN Screenshots
- MoFi 3500-3GN - Reset the MoFi 3500-3GN
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 MoFi 3500-3GN
To get started configuring the MoFi 3500-3GN WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the MoFi 3500-3GN, follow our MoFi 3500-3GN Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the MoFi 3500-3GN
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Starting on the Status page of the MoFi MOFI3500-3GN, click the option in the left sidebar labeled Network. Then under that choose the new option of Wifi.
Change the WiFi Settings on the MoFi 3500-3GN
You are now on the page you see above. First of all be sure that the box titled enable is checked.
Second, use the drop down list titled Channel to pick the appropriate channels for your network. For the least amount of interference we recommend that everybody uses channels 1,6, or 11. Learn more about this topic in our WiFi Channels Guide.
Next, skip down to the setting titled Network Name (ESSID). This is the name you create in order to differentiate between your network and the others around you. It doesn't really matter what you enter her but we recommend that you avoid personal information. For a more in depth guide read our Wireless Names Guide.
Now locate the setting of Encryption/Security Type. This is the security you use for your network. We recommend the use of WPA2-PSK. This is the most up-to-date security for home networks. For more information on this topic, read our WEP vs. WPA guide.
Below that is the Key (Wireless Password). This is the password you type into a wireless device in order for it to connect to your network. Do not leave this as the default password. Hackers know the defaults and almost always try these first when trying to access a network. Strengthen your password by using a minimum of 14 characters. Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. More information can be found in our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
There is one more setting I want to address. Do not use WPS it is very insecure. Read our What is WPS Guide. Then make sure that the setting titled Enable WPS pushbutton is Disabled.
Once all the changes have been made, click the option of Save.
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 MoFi 3500-3GN Info
Don't forget about our other MoFi 3500-3GN info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the MoFi 3500-3GN. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- MoFi 3500-3GN - MoFi 3500-3GN User Manual
- MoFi 3500-3GN - MoFi 3500-3GN Login Instructions
- MoFi 3500-3GN - How to change the DNS settings on a MoFi 3500-3GN router
- MoFi 3500-3GN - Information About the MoFi 3500-3GN Router
- MoFi 3500-3GN - MoFi 3500-3GN Screenshots
- MoFi 3500-3GN - Reset the MoFi 3500-3GN