Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
SURFboard® SBG6900-AC Wireless Cable Modem & Router
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User Guide
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8.
Do one of the following to set up your wireless network password in the Passphrase / Wi-Fi
Security Key field:
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Keep the default passphrase or Wi-Fi Security key (listed on the SBG6900-AC Gateway
label).
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Enter a new password of your choice for your wireless network password.
The passphrase or Wi-Fi Security key is the sign-on access code for your wireless network.
The access code must contain from eight to 64 characters consisting of any combination of
letters, numbers, and symbols. It should be as unique as possible to protect your wireless
network and deter hackers or unauthorized access to your wireless network.
Note
: ARRIS recommends that you change the default Wi-Fi Security Key to a more secure wireless
password to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. See
Prevent Unauthorized
Access
for more information.
9.
Click
Next
to open the 2.4GHz & 5GHz Networks screen.
Figure 9 – SBG6900-AC Quick Start Wizard-Step 3 of 7 Screen
This screen displays the two Wi-Fi frequency bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) available on the
SBG6900-AC. The wizard will configure the default 2.4 GHz frequency band. See
Change the
Wireless Channel
to change the Wi-Fi frequency range.
Note
: The 2.4 GHz frequency range is recommended for backward compatibility purposes because
older wireless devices cannot connect to 5 GHz frequencies.
10.
Click
Next
to open the Wi-Fi Security Configuration screen.