The Rogers AC763S 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 Rogers AC763S Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Rogers AC763S. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Rogers AC763S - Rogers AC763S User Manual
- Rogers AC763S - Rogers AC763S Login Instructions
- Rogers AC763S - How to change the IP Address on a Rogers AC763S router
- Rogers AC763S - How to change the DNS settings on a Rogers AC763S router
- Rogers AC763S - Rogers AC763S Screenshots
- Rogers AC763S - Information About the Rogers AC763S Router
- Rogers AC763S - Reset the Rogers AC763S
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 Rogers AC763S
To get started configuring the Rogers AC763S WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Rogers AC763S, follow our Rogers AC763S Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Rogers AC763S
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This wireless setup guide begins on the Home page of the Rogers AC763S router. Select the choice of Advanced Settings. At this point a box appears in the center of the screen. Choose the tab titled Wi-Fi and beneath that pick Network.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Rogers AC763S
In the box titled SSID, enter a new name for your internet network. This can be anything you like, but avoid personal information. Take a look at our guide titled Wireless Names for more info.
Now take a look at your Wi-Fi Channel. Be sure you are using channels 1,6, or 11. To learn why, read our WiFi Channels Guide.
Save your changes. Then click the option in white titled Security.
On this new page, click the radio button that reads WPA2 Personal AES. This is the strongest security available right now. Learn all about it in our guide titled WEP vs. WPA.
The last thing you need to do is change the Wi-Fi Passphrase. This is the password you use to access your network. We recommend using a minimum of 14-20 characters in your new password. Try to substitute numbers and symbols for some of your letters. Take a look at our Password Guide for more help in creating a strong password.
That's it, just save your changes before exiting.
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 Rogers AC763S Info
Don't forget about our other Rogers AC763S info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Rogers AC763S. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Rogers AC763S - Rogers AC763S User Manual
- Rogers AC763S - Rogers AC763S Login Instructions
- Rogers AC763S - How to change the IP Address on a Rogers AC763S router
- Rogers AC763S - How to change the DNS settings on a Rogers AC763S router
- Rogers AC763S - Rogers AC763S Screenshots
- Rogers AC763S - Information About the Rogers AC763S Router
- Rogers AC763S - Reset the Rogers AC763S