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Question on Wireless Security-with a Netgear 7550N Gateway

WPA2 AES does not require N at all. I run my lappie on it, and it only has G.

However, you can run the router on N, and it will fall back to G for devices.
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I'm not anti-social, I just don't like stupid people.

Oh ok, Router information stated WPA2 AES had to run at N Speeds while on WPA2 AES

But if not, then great, I can increase the security, and be all set

Here is what it says on wireless setup for the Netgear 7550N Gateway from At&t

With Security Enabled, 802.11n requires WPA2-AES to operate at 11n rates

If that is just nothing to worry on, then i'll work on securing network better tomorrow first thing in the morning

Set the router for N speeds, and as stated, it will fall back to G as necessary.
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I'm not anti-social, I just don't like stupid people.

Oh ok, Thank you, appreciate the replies, and will set that up tomorrow, and have a nice secure Wireless setup..

Post back if you have any questions.

Will Gladly Post back if any issues or questions on things, I don't think at this point i'll have anymore at this time, Setup shouldn't be hard at all...

Problem--Devices won't connect when set to N, Tried Wireless Mixed mode, with WPA2-PSK (AES) well that not working so well either with Familys Nook Tablet. So should I downgrade the Security to WPA-PSK(TKIP), and 11G only?

reply to computerman2
The problem sounds like the Nook, if all other devices connect to the router.
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I'm not anti-social, I just don't like stupid people.

Nevermind Got it, Think was trying to connect to our old routers SSID still, took that out, reentered this security key, and finally connected

Excellent. Different SSID's don't work well.

Yes learned that....should be totally fine now...

One last thing... use a 16 character PW minimum. AES ain't worth anything with an easy, short one.
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I'm not anti-social, I just don't like stupid people.

Yes I do use a 16 character password--I don't use easy ones, even if there a pain to type into Cell phones and Tablets, but one time typing in those items shouldn't be too big of an issue

Good.