The SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy 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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This is the wifi guide for the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - Reset the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - How to change the IP Address on a SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy router
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy Login Instructions
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy User Manual
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy Screenshots
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - Information About the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy Router
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 SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy
To get started configuring the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy, follow our SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
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This wireless setup guide begins on the WAN Setup page of the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy router. To start out, click Wireless and then Basic below that.
Change the WiFi Settings on the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy
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You should now be on the page you see here.
Here you'll need to set an SSID. This will your network identification and can be anything you like. However, we strongly recommend avoiding personal information. For more on this subject, see our Wireless Names Guide.
Be sure to click Apply/Save before moving on.
Now click Security on the left hand side of the page.
Start by selecting the SSID you just created from the drop down list labeled Select SSID.
Following that, be sure the Network Authentication is set to WPA2-PSK. This will provide you with the best security. Why? Read our WEP vs. WPA Guide to find out.
Now you need to set a WPA Pre-Shared Key. This will be your network password and can be whatever you want. However, a strong password consists of 14-20 characters and contains no personal information. For more helpful tips, check out our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
Finally, set the WPA Encryption to AES.
Congratulations! You're done. Just be sure to click Apply/Save before closing the page.
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 SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy Info
Don't forget about our other SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - Reset the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - How to change the IP Address on a SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy router
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy Login Instructions
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy User Manual
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy Screenshots
- SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy - Information About the SmartRG SR505n TekSavvy Router