Chapter 5
:
Setting Up a Wi-Fi Network Connection
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7.
Select the wireless Security level for your Wi-Fi network from the
Security type
drop-down
list.
Note
:
WPA2-Personal
is the default security level for your Wi-Fi cable modem. It is
the highest network security level available
and
is the recommended wireless
security level for your home network.
8.
Select the password encryption type from the
Encryption type
drop-down list.
This is used for securing your Wi-Fi network.
•
TKIP
–
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
•
AES
–
Advanced Encryption Standard (recommended). AES is the default encryption
type for your Wi-Fi cable modem.
9.
Enter a security code (passphrase) for your Wi-Fi network password in the
Security Key
field.
You can use the default
WI-FI SECURITY KEY
listed on the Wi-Fi cable modem label or
create your own personal network password.
Note
: Remember to use a unique combination of letters, numbers, and special
characters to create a more secure password. See
) for more information.
10.
Select
Hide characters
checkbox to prevent your Security Key (network password) from
displaying in the field.
11.
Select
Start this connection automatically
so that your Wi-Fi devices will automatically
connect to your Wi-Fi network when they are powered on.
12.
Click
Next
to complete the Wi-Fi network setup.
The
Successfully added <Network name>
message for your new Wi-Fi network should
appear.
13.
Click
Close
to exit.
Connect Your WPS-Enabled Device
You can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Pairing button on your Wi-Fi cable modem to
connect your WPS-enabled devices. WPS automatically assigns a random Wi-Fi network name
(SSID) and Wi-Fi Security Key (network password) to your Wi-Fi cable modem and your other
WPS-enabled devices to connect them to your Wi-Fi network.
Note
: To use the WPS Pairing button option, your computer hardware must support WPS and
have WPA security compatibility.
1.
Power ON your Wi-Fi cable modem and your other WPS-enabled devices that you want to
connect to your Wi-Fi network.
2.
Press and hold the
WPS
button located on your Wi-Fi cable modem front panel for five to
10 seconds and then release (see
) for the
Wi-Fi cable modem front
view).
