Creating Wi-Fi Networks
SURFboard® SBG6580 Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
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Do the following to change your wireless network name or SSID:
1.
Open a web browser and log onto the SBG6580 to open the SBG6580 Web Manager. See
Start the
Gateway Web Manager
for more information.
2.
Click
Wireless
on the SBG6580 Main Menu bar.
3.
Click
Primary Network Settings
from the Wireless submenu options to open the Wi-Fi Network
screen (see Figure 36).
Figure 36 – Wireless Primary Network Page
4.
Make sure
Enabled
is selected in the Wireless Network field to turn ON wireless networking on your
home network.
5.
Delete the current network name in the Network Name (SSID) field and then enter a new name of
your choice for your wireless network.
The network name can contain any combination of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
6.
Make sure
Enabled
is selected in the Network Name (SSID) Broadcast field.
7.
Delete the current wireless password (passphrase) in the Passphrase field and enter a new
passphrase for the wireless network password.
See
Prevent Unauthorized Access
for more information.
8.
Click
Apply
at the bottom of the screen.
The new wireless network name should appear in the list of available wireless networks when you
reconnect your wireless devices.
