The ZyXEL NBG6716 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 NBG6716 Guides
This is the wifi guide for the ZyXEL NBG6716. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - Reset the ZyXEL NBG6716
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL NBG6716 router
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 Login Instructions
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 User Manual
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 Screenshots
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - Information About the ZyXEL NBG6716 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 ZyXEL NBG6716
To get started configuring the ZyXEL NBG6716 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 NBG6716, follow our ZyXEL NBG6716 Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the ZyXEL NBG6716
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
We start this wireless setup guide for the ZyXEL NBG6716 router on the Home page. Begin configuring your wireless settings by clicking the Settings icon on the left hand side of the page. From here, go to Network and then Wireless LAN 2.4G.
Change the WiFi Settings on the ZyXEL NBG6716
You should be taken to the page you see above.
Start by setting a Name (SSID). This will be your network identification and can be anything you want. However, we highly recommend avoiding any kind of personal information due to security reasons. For more on info, take a look at our Wireless Names Guide.
Now open the Channel Selection drop down menu and choose either 1, 6, or 11. Why are these the best options? Read our WiFi Channels Guide to find out.
After that, set the Security Mode to WPA2-PSK. This will provide you with the strongest security. Why? See our WEP vs. WPA Guide to learn more.
Lastly, you'll need to set a Pre-Shared Key. This will be your network password, and can be whatever you like. However, for a strong password, we recommend keeping it 14-20 characters long and avoiding any personal information. For more helpful tips and ideas, check out our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.
That's all there is to it. Just be sure to Apply your changes 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 NBG6716 Info
Don't forget about our other ZyXEL NBG6716 info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the ZyXEL NBG6716. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - Reset the ZyXEL NBG6716
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL NBG6716 router
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 Login Instructions
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 User Manual
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - ZyXEL NBG6716 Screenshots
- ZyXEL NBG6716 - Information About the ZyXEL NBG6716 Router