The Verizon MBR1515LVW 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 Verizon MBR1515LVW Guides
This is the wifi guide for the Verizon MBR1515LVW. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Verizon MBR1515LVW User Manual
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Verizon MBR1515LVW Login Instructions
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - How to change the DNS settings on a Verizon MBR1515LVW router
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Verizon MBR1515LVW Screenshots
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Information About the Verizon MBR1515LVW Router
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Reset the Verizon MBR1515LVW
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 Verizon MBR1515LVW
To get started configuring the Verizon MBR1515LVW WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Verizon MBR1515LVW, follow our Verizon MBR1515LVW Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the Verizon MBR1515LVW
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This guide begins on the Router Status page of the Verizon MBR1515LVW router. Begin by clicking the option at the top of the page labeled Wi-Fi Settings.
Then under that, select the new option of Wi-Fi Profile.
Change the WiFi Settings on the Verizon MBR1515LVW
On this new page, the first setting you should definitely change is titled Name (SSID). This is the network ID and should be recognizable to you. It can be anything you like but we suggest avoiding personal information for your personal security. To learn more, check out this guide.
The second setting is called the Region. Make your region is selected here.
Next is the Channel. Just make sure you are using channels 1, 6, or 11 for the best reception. If you are interested in learning why, check out this guide.
Below that is the Mode. The default setting of 802.11 b/g/n is correct one to be on.
Now we come to the Security Options. There are five different options here. For the best security we recommend the choice of WPA2-PSK [AES]. To learn what this means, check out this guide.
The last setting is labeled Passphrase. This is the internet password and should be strong. It's a good idea to use at least 14 to 20 characters here. If you need further help, check out this guide on passwords.
That's it, just click the Apply button and 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 Verizon MBR1515LVW Info
Don't forget about our other Verizon MBR1515LVW info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the Verizon MBR1515LVW. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Verizon MBR1515LVW User Manual
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Verizon MBR1515LVW Login Instructions
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - How to change the DNS settings on a Verizon MBR1515LVW router
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Verizon MBR1515LVW Screenshots
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Information About the Verizon MBR1515LVW Router
- Verizon MBR1515LVW - Reset the Verizon MBR1515LVW