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Chapter 7: Configuring Your Wi-Fi Network
PN 365-095-31684 x.1 SURFboard SBG6950AC2 & SBG7400AC2 Wireless Gateway User Guide
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WEP (64/128) (poor security): Wired Equivalent Privacy
WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) (most compatible): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with
Pre-Shared Key (most compatible)
WPA2-PSK (AES) (recommended): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared
Key
13. Enter a string of either ASCII characters or hexadecimal numbers (0 through 9, A thru F) in
the Pre-Shared Key field to create your WPA Pre-Shared key.
The Pre-Shared key is used to generate a unique password for WPS-enabled devices to
connect to your Wi-Fi network.
14. Click Apply, when you are finished.
Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID)
The SSID (Service Set Identification) is the Wi-Fi network name assigned to your gateway Wi-Fi
network. The default SSID (listed on the gateway label) is automatically populated in the
network configuration screens. A list of available Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi network connection. For security purposes and
quick recognition of your Wi-Fi network, ARRIS recommends that you change the default SSID.
Note: When you change the SSID, any Wi-Fi devices that are already connected to your
Wi-Fi network will be disconnected from the network. The Wi-Fi devices will have to be
reconnected to the Wi-Fi network using the new SSID.
Do the following to change your Wi-Fi network name (SSID):
1. Open a web browser and log onto your wireless gateway to open the gateway Web
Manager.
See Start the Gateway Web Manager (page 31) for more information, if necessary.
2. Click the Wireless 2.4 GHz or Wireless 5 GHz main menu button on the gateway Web
Manager menu bar.
Choose the Wi-Fi frequency range that you want to set up for your Wi-Fi network.
3. Click BASIC from the Wireless submenu option you are setting up.
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