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Setup WiFi on the TrendChip HG520

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The TrendChip HG520 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 TrendChip HG520 Guides

This is the wifi guide for the TrendChip HG520. We also have the following guides for the same 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 TrendChip HG520

To get started configuring the TrendChip HG520 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the TrendChip HG520, follow our TrendChip HG520 Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the TrendChip HG520

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

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This is the status page from your TrendChip HG520 router.

This particular guide begins on the Status page of the TrendChip HG520 router. To change the wireless settings, click the option at the top of the page labeled Interface Setup. Then below that in the orange bar click Wireless.

Change the WiFi Settings on the TrendChip HG520

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This is the wifi setup page from your TrendChip HG520 router.

On this new page, the first section is titled Access Point Settings. You can change the Channel here if you like. We recommend using channels 1,6, or 11 here. To learn why read this guide.

Below that is the Multiple SSIDs Settings. Use the space titled SSID to enter a new name for your network. While it really doesn't matter what you enter here it's a good idea to avoid personal information. Learn more in our Wireless Name Guide.

In that same section locate the Authentication Type and set it to WPA2-PSK for the strongest network security available today. Learn more about this in our WEP vs. WPA Guide.

At this point a new section should appear. It should be labeled something like WPA2-PSK Mode. In this new section you need to make sure the Encryption is set to AES.

You will also need to enter a new Pre-Shared Key for your internet connection. This is your internet password and should be strong. We recommend using at least 14 to 20 characters and add some symbols, numbers, and capital letters for strength. We have lots of ideas for you in our Choosing a Strong Password guide.

No other changes need to be made to this page, simply click the SAVE button before you exit.

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 TrendChip HG520 Info

Don't forget about our other TrendChip HG520 info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the TrendChip HG520. We also have the following guides for the same router: