The ZyXEL P 2601HN 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 P 2601HN Guides
This is the wifi guide for the ZyXEL P 2601HN F1. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL P 2601HN router
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - ZyXEL P 2601HN User Manual
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - ZyXEL P 2601HN Login Instructions
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - How to change the DNS settings on a ZyXEL P 2601HN router
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - Information About the ZyXEL P 2601HN Router
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - ZyXEL P 2601HN Screenshots
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - Reset the ZyXEL P 2601HN
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 P 2601HN
To get started configuring the ZyXEL P 2601HN 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 P 2601HN, follow our ZyXEL P 2601HN Login Guide.
Find the WiFi Settings on the ZyXEL P 2601HN
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
Starting on the Device Information page of the ZyXEL P-2601HN-F1 router click the link in the left sidebar labeled Network. Then under that choose Wireless LAN.
Then just be sure the tab at the top of the page labeled General is selected.
Change the WiFi Settings on the ZyXEL P 2601HN
Once you have come to this page, make sure the box labeled Enable Wireless LAN is checked.
Next, change the Network Name (SSID). This is the name you give your network to identify it. Be creative but don't include personal information. Learn more about the SSID in this guide.
Now use the Channel Selection drop down list to choose the channel you want to transmit your data on. We recommend channels 1, 6, or 11 for the best reception. Find out why in this guide.
A little farther down the page is a drop down list titled Security Mode. Use this list to choose your security. The strongest form right now is WPA2-PSK. If you are interested in learning why, read this guide.
Then under that change the Pre-Shared Key. This is the internet password and should be strong. Check out our Password Guide if you need help with this step.
The last setting is titled Encryption Type. Go ahead and set this to AES.
That's it, just click the Apply button before leaving this 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 P 2601HN Info
Don't forget about our other ZyXEL P 2601HN info that you might be interested in.
This is the wifi guide for the ZyXEL P 2601HN F1. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - How to change the IP Address on a ZyXEL P 2601HN router
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - ZyXEL P 2601HN User Manual
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - ZyXEL P 2601HN Login Instructions
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - How to change the DNS settings on a ZyXEL P 2601HN router
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - Information About the ZyXEL P 2601HN Router
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - ZyXEL P 2601HN Screenshots
- ZyXEL P 2601HN F1 - Reset the ZyXEL P 2601HN