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Difference between Internet Password and Wireless Passphrase
Hi, this may be a really simple question, but I'm struggling to find an answer on Google.
There are two tabs in my router dashboard: Internet and Wireless.
- In the Internet tab, it's asking "Does your Internet connection require a login?". Currently I have this set to No.
- In the Wireless tab, there is the Passphrase field under Security Options (WPA2-PSK), where I have my current password to access my Wifi.
My question is, what is the difference between the two? I tried setting a username and password for the Internet login, thinking it was added security, but after applying, it locked me out of my internet. I had to go in through my phone to remove the Internet login from my router to access my Wifi again.
I just want to confirm the difference in order to understand if my Internet access is exposed, or if having the Wifi passphrase is enough security.
Thank you.
2 Replies
the one for internet is more along the lines for someone needing it for dsl/fibre/etc that there is a required login on the ISP's side to access the internet.
If it works on the NO option, just leave it. Most people with modems don't need it as the provider provisions the modem.
> Model: R6700|Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
Is that accurate? Not an R6700v2 or R6700v3? Look for "Model" on
the product label. Firmware version? Connected to what?> [...] what is the difference between the two?
Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,
and look for Documentation. Get the User Manual (at least). Read.
Look for a topic like "Types of Logins".> I just want to confirm the difference in order to understand if my
> Internet access is exposed, or if having the Wifi passphrase is enough
> security.Your (unspecified) ISP might require credentials to allow your router
to connect to your (unspecified) ISP. Your router might require
credentials for a wireless device to connect to your router. Different
types of connection, different requirements.
