The Motorola Netopia-3000 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 Motorola Netopia-3000 Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Motorola Netopia-3000. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - How to change the IP Address on a Motorola Netopia-3000 router
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Motorola Netopia-3000 User Manual
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Motorola Netopia-3000 Login Instructions
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - How to change the DNS settings on a Motorola Netopia-3000 router
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Motorola Netopia-3000 Screenshots
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Information About the Motorola Netopia-3000 Router
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Reset the Motorola Netopia-3000
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 Motorola Netopia-3000
To get started configuring the Motorola Netopia-3000 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Motorola Netopia-3000, follow our Motorola Netopia-3000 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Motorola Netopia-3000
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
The WiFi guide starts on the Home page of the Motorola Netopia-3000. Click the Basic Mode link in the left sidebar. Then click Wireless.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Motorola Netopia-3000
This takes you to the page you see here. First, use the box labeled SSID (Network ID) to enter a new name for your network. This name should be unique but not include any personal information. Click this link to learn more about this subject.
Next, be sure that the box titled Enable Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) is not checked. Do not use WPS. Click this link to learn why.
Below that is the Encryption Key. We recommend using WPA2-PSK. If this router doesn't allow for that, we recommend updating your firmware to allow for it. If you are interested in the differences in the various options, read our WEP vs. WPA guide.
You now need to enter a Key or Passphrase. This is the password you use to allow wireless devices onto your network. Learn how to create a strong password in our guide, Choosing a Strong Password.
Click the Submit button when 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.
Other Motorola Netopia-3000 Info
Don't forget about our other Motorola Netopia-3000 info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Motorola Netopia-3000. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - How to change the IP Address on a Motorola Netopia-3000 router
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Motorola Netopia-3000 User Manual
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Motorola Netopia-3000 Login Instructions
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - How to change the DNS settings on a Motorola Netopia-3000 router
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Motorola Netopia-3000 Screenshots
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Information About the Motorola Netopia-3000 Router
- Motorola Netopia-3000 - Reset the Motorola Netopia-3000