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Israel-ARP
Aspirant
Mar 24, 2017
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Choose IEEE 802.11 mode

Hello everyone, I am using the router for academic research,and I need it to use only 802.11b mode. How can I configure the router to do that?
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  • JamesGL's avatar
    JamesGL
    Apr 04, 2017

    Hi Israel-ARP,

     

    Channel can be changed under the wireless settings. NETGEAR firmwares don't have options to select 802.11B.

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Israel-ARP
Aspirant
Apr 03, 2017

So can i change the firmware? Which firmware will give me this ability?

I need also the ability to change the channel...

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JamesGL
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Apr 04, 2017

Hi Israel-ARP,

 

Channel can be changed under the wireless settings. NETGEAR firmwares don't have options to select 802.11B.

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    JamesGL
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Apr 09, 2017

    Hi Israel-ARP,

     

    We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.