Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
SURFboard® SBG6580 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
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4.
Enter a wireless network security
code or passphrase for your wireless network password in the
Security key
field.
You can use the
Wi-Fi Security Key
code listed on the SBG6580 gateway label or create your own
personal password.
Note
: Remember to use a unique combination of letters, numbers, and characters to create a more
secure password. See
Prevent Unauthorized Access
for more information.
5.
Select
Hide characters
and then click
OK
to encrypt your network Security key or network password.
Figure 12 –Network Connection-Create Network Password Window
Connect Using the Windows Control Panel
1.
From the Windows taskbar, click
Start
button and then click
Control Panel
.
2.
Click
Network and Sharing Center
to open the Network and Sharing Center window.
Figure 13 – Control Panel-Network and Sharing Center Window
