The ZyXEL EMG2926 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 ZyXEL EMG2926 Guides
This is the wifi guide for the ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL EMG2926 router
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - ZyXEL EMG2926 Login Instructions
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - ZyXEL EMG2926 User Manual
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - ZyXEL EMG2926 Screenshots
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - Information About the ZyXEL EMG2926 Router
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - Reset the ZyXEL EMG2926
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 ZyXEL EMG2926
To get started configuring the ZyXEL EMG2926 WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the ZyXEL EMG2926, follow our ZyXEL EMG2926 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the ZyXEL EMG2926
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
This wireless setup guide for the ZyXEL EMG2926 Videotron router starts on the Status page. Begin by clicking the Settings icon on the left hand side of the page. From there, go to Network and then Wireless LAN 2.4G.
Change the WiFi Settings on the ZyXEL EMG2926
This takes you to the page you see above.
Start off by deciding on a Name (SSID). This will serve as your network identification, and can be anything you like. However, due to security reasons, we recommend that you avoid any personal information. To learn more, be sure to take a look at our Wireless Names Guide.
Following that, open the drop down menu labeled Channel Selection and choose either 1, 6, or 11. Why are these the best options? Read our WiFi Channels Guide to find out.
Now make sure that the Security Mode is set to WPA2-PSK. To learn why this is important, check out our WEP vs. WPA Guide.
Lastly, you'll need to set a Pre-Shared Key. This will be your network password. A strong password is 14-20 characters long and doesn't include any personal information. For more helpful tips, see our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
Congratulations! You're finished. Just don't forget to click Apply before leaving 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 ZyXEL EMG2926 Info
Don't forget about our other ZyXEL EMG2926 info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL EMG2926 router
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - ZyXEL EMG2926 Login Instructions
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - ZyXEL EMG2926 User Manual
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - ZyXEL EMG2926 Screenshots
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - Information About the ZyXEL EMG2926 Router
- ZyXEL EMG2926 Vidéotron - Reset the ZyXEL EMG2926