5G Home Router - Configure Broadcast Settings
Here's how to change the Wi-Fi broadcast settings for the 5G Home Router.
- This content is for 5G Home Internet. Here's info on Fios Home Internet.
- 5G Home Internet service is currently offered in specific areas. Here's how to check for 5G coverage availability.
You can also change the network name or password from your My Verizon app.
- Sign in to the Admin WebGUI.
- From the Router Home screen, clickWi-Fi.
- From Wi-Fi Settings, click the 'Primary Wi-Fi' dropdown icon
then select one of the following to modify:
Depending upon the selected security type, available channel options may vary.- 2.4GHz Primary Wi-Fi
- 5GHz Primary Wi-Fi
- From Wi-Fi Settings, view or click theDropdown icon
to modify any of the following broadcast settings:
Based on the Primary Wi-Fi option selected, channel options vary.Auto (default setting) is recommended.- Channel (2.4GHz - Auto, 1-11)
- Channel (5GHz - Auto, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165)
- ClickSave(at the bottom).