Chapter 6
:
Setting up a Wi-Fi network connection
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SURFboard SBG10 Wi-Fi Cable Modem User Guide
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Note
: You can change the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) after you have installed the
SBG10 and completed the Quick Start Wizard to set up your Wi-Fi home network
connection. You can also change your SSID using the SBG10 Web Manager, see
Change your Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
) for more information.
11.
Choose one of the following to set up your Wi-Fi home network password in the
Passphrase / Wi-Fi Security Key field:
•
Keep the default passphrase or Wi-Fi Security key (listed in the Passphrase / Wi-Fi
Security Key field and on the SBG10 Wi-Fi Cable Modem label).
You have the option to change your network password later. See
for more information.
•
Enter a new password for your Wi-Fi home network.
The passphrase or Wi-Fi Security key is the sign-on access code for logging on to your
Wi-Fi network. The access code must contain from eight to 64 characters consisting of any
combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Your Wi-Fi network password should be as
unique as possible to protect your Wi-Fi home network and deter hackers or unauthorized
access to your Wi-Fi home network.
Note
: ARRIS recommends that you change the default Wi-Fi Security Key to a more
secure Wi-Fi network password to protect your Wi-Fi home network from
unauthorized access. See
) for more
information.
12.
Click
Next
to open the 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Networks screen.
Figure 22:
SBG10 quick start wizard - screen 3 of 7
This screen shows the two available Wi-Fi network frequency bands (
2.4 GHz
and
5 GHz
)
for the SBG10. The wizard configures
2.4 GHz
as the default Wi-Fi frequency band. See
) to change the Wi-Fi frequency band after completing the
quick start wizard.
Note
: The 2.4 GHz frequency range is recommended for backward compatibility
purposes because older Wi-Fi devices cannot connect to 5 GHz frequencies.
