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Chapter 5: Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
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Figure 12: Manually Connect to a Wireless Network Window
6. Enter the SBG7580-AC wireless network name or SSID (SBG7580AC-####) for your
SBG7580-AC in the Network name field.
The default SSID is listed on the gateway label on the bottom of your SBG7580-AC.
Note: You have the option to change your wireless network name or SSID after
setting up your wireless network connection. However, you must use the default SSID
listed on the gateway label after installing your gateway. See Change Your Wireless
Network Name (SSID) (page 38) for more information.
7. Select the wireless Security level for your wireless network from the Security type drop-
down list.
Note: WPA2-Personal is the recommended wireless security level for your wireless
home network. It is the default security level for the SBG7580-AC and is also the
highest security level available.
8. Select the password encryption type from the Encryption type drop-down list.
This is used for securing your wireless network.
TKIP – Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
AES – Advanced Encryption Standard (recommended). AES is the default encryption
type for the SBG7580-AC.
9. Enter a security code (passphrase) for your wireless network password in the Security Key
field.
You can use the default WI-FI SECURITY KEY listed on the SBG7580-AC gateway label or
create your own personal network password.
Note: Remember to use a unique combination of letters, numbers, and special
characters to create a more secure password. See Prevent Unauthorized Access
(page 40) for more information.
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