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Chapter 7: Configuring Your Wireless Network
PN 365-095-30452 x.1 SURFboard SBG7580-AC Wireless Gateway User Guide
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Change Your Wireless Network Name (SSID)
The SSID (Service Set Identification) is the wireless network name assigned to your
SBG7580-AC wireless network. The default SSID (listed on the gateway label) is automatically
populated in the network configuration screens. A list of available wireless networks (SSIDs) in
close proximity of your home (for example, neighbors or local businesses) will display when
you or someone else in your home attempt to establish a wireless network connection. For
security purposes and quick recognition of your wireless network, ARRIS recommends that
you change the default SSID. You should also consider changing the default wireless password
or passphrase (see Prevent Unauthorized Access (page 40) Apply for more information).
Note: When you change the SSID, any wireless devices that are already connected to
your wireless network will be disconnected from the network. The wireless devices will
have to be reconnected to the wireless network using the new SSID.
Do the following to change your wireless network name (SSID):
1. Open a web browser and log onto the SBG7580-AC to open the SBG7580-AC Web
Manager.
See Start the SBG7580-AC Web Manager (page 28) for more information, if necessary.
2. Click the Wireless 2.4 GHz or Wireless 5 GHz main menu button on the SBG7580-AC Web
Manager menu bar.
Choose the Wi-Fi frequency range that you want to set up for your wireless network.
3. Click BASIC from the Wireless submenu option you are setting up.
Figure 23: SBG7580-AC 2.4 GHz Wireless Screen-Change SSID
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