Set up the Wireless Settings on a Cisco Small Business VoIP Router

Document ID: 108657

Updated: Dec 12, 2008

Introduction
How can I set up the Wireless Settings on a Cisco Small Business VOIP Router?
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Introduction

This article is one in a series to assist in the setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Cisco Small Business products.

Q. How can I set up the Wireless Settings on a Cisco Small Business VoIP Router?

In order to set up and improve your wireless network's signal, change your Wireless Network Name (SSID) and/or try using a different channel. For instructions, complete these steps:

Change your Router's SSID and Channel

Step 1:
Access the router's web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
Step 2:
When the router's web-based setup page appears, click Wireless.
Step 3:
Look for Wireless Network Name (SSID). If it is still set to "linksys", change it to something unique. and click Save Settings.
Step 4:
After you change your SSID, try to change channels in order to get around interferences. Preferred channels to use are 1, 6, and 11 since they are considered non-overlapping channels.
Step 5:

Click .