Chapter 4: Setting up a Wi-Fi network connection
8. Select the password encryption type from the
Encryption type
drop-down list.
This is used to secure 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
(page 43) 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.
Android device
▶
From any screen on your client device:
1. Select to open the Settings screen.
2. Select
Wi-Fi
to turn it ON.
Your device will automatically search and display a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
3. Select your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) from the list.
4. If prompted, type your Wi-Fi Security Key (network password).
Please note that your network password may be case-sensitive.
5. Select
Connect
.
If your Wi-Fi network connection is successful,
Connected
will display under your
network name.
Apple computer
▶
From any screen on your client device:
1. Click (Wi-Fi icon) to display a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
2. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) for your home network from the list.
3. If prompted, enter your network password in the Password field.
4. If prompted, type your Wi-Fi Security Key (network password).
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