Chapter 7
:
Configuring your Wi-Fi network
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SURFboard SBG10 Wi-Fi Cable Modem User Guide
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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
thru
9
,
A
thru
F
) in the
Wi-Fi Security 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.
Set up WPS on your Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a Wi-Fi network setup option that provides a quick and easy
way to set up a secure Wi-Fi network connection for any WPS-enabled device; such as a
computer, tablet, gaming device, or printer. WPS automatically configures your Wi-Fi network
connections and sets up Wi-Fi network security.
1.
Open the SBG10 Web Manager. See
(page
) for more
information.
2.
Click the
Basic Setup
main menu tab on the SBG10 Web Manager menu bar to open the
System Basic Setup screen.
3.
Scroll down to the
2.4G/5G WPS Settings
section at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 41:
2.4G/5G WPS settings screen
4.
Select the
WPS Enable
checkbox to allow for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) device
connections on your Wi-Fi home network.
5.
Select the
Device PIN Enable
checkbox if you want to connect your Wi-Fi devices using the
listed Device PIN Code.
6.
Select one of the following WPS Pairing methods from the WPS Mode drop-down list to
connect or pair your WPS-enabled client device:
•
PBC (Push Button Control)
–
Press and hold the WPS button on your WPS-enabled
client device and click the
Start WPS Association
button on the
2.4G/5G WPS Settings
screen to start the WPS pairing process.
The Waiting for WPS connection… message
displays.
