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2. Plan Your Network and Configure
Wireless Settings
For a wireless connection, your router and computer, smartphone or tablet will need to have the
same Wi-Fi network name and security settings. Verizon recommends that you use wireless
security.
Your router is preset with security features and uses a unique Wi-Fi network name and
p
assword. This information is printed on the router label and will be used to set up your Wi-Fi
capable computers, smartphones and tablets.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• P
lan Your Wireless Network
• En
hance Your Wi-Fi Security
• Join Y
our Wireless Network
• Ad
vanced Wi-Fi Settings
• Re
strict Connectivity by MAC Address
Note: The wireless range is 300 feet (100 meters), but can be weakened
by walls or other obstructions. We recommend using wireless
security to prevent unauthorized connections to your network.
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