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Setup WiFi on the ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3

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The ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3 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.

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This is the wifi guide for the ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3. 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 ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3

To get started configuring the ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3 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-2812HNU-F3, follow our ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3 Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3

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

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This is the status page from your ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3 router.

This wireless setup guide starts on the Status page of the ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3 router. To begin configuring your wireless settings, click Network Setting at the bottom of the page.

Change the WiFi Settings on the ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3

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This is the wifi setup page from your ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3 router.

You should now be on the page you see above.

Start out by setting an SSID. This can be anything you like and will serve as your network identification. Enter your desired network name into the box marked Wireless Network Name(SSID). For more information, see our Wireless Names Guide.

Now set the Channel Selection to either 1, 6, or 11. Why is this important? Check out our WiFi Channels Guide to find out.

Next, be sure that the Security Mode is set to WPA2-PSK. To find out why this is the best option, take a look at our WEP vs. WPA Guide.

Finally you'll need to set a password. This can be anything you want, but should contain no personal information and be 14-20 characters in length. Enter your desired password into the box marked Pre-Shared Key. For more tips on creating a strong password, see our Choosing a Strong Password Guide.

That's all there is to it. Just be sure 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.

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This is the wifi guide for the ZyXEL P-2812HNU-F3. We also have the following guides for the same router: