Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
SBG6782-AC Wireless Cable Modem & Router
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User Guide
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Figure 4 – SBG6782-AC Quick Start Wizard Screen
6.
Click
Next
.
7.
Enter a
Network Name (SSID)
for your wireless network.
The network name must contain from one to 32 alphanumeric characters.
8.
Enter a Passphrase or Wi-Fi Security Key and then click
Next
.
This is the sign-on access code for your wireless network. The code must contain from 8 to
64 characters consisting of any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Remember that your passphrase should be as unique as possible to protect your wireless
network and deter hackers or unauthorized access to your network.
9.
2.4 GHz
and
5 GHz
network configurations are created for your wireless network. Click
Next.
The Wi-Fi security type is created. The WPA2-PSK security code is the strongest security
default.
10.
Click
Next
to start the Wi-Fi Security mode.
WPA2-PSK, the default security code, is automatically set and the network settings are
displayed.
11.
Click
Apply
to accept or
Previous
to change the configuration.
Manually Set Up a Wireless Network on Your Computer
Note
: The steps for setting up a wireless network may differ slightly depending on the Windows
operating system running on your computer. The following steps apply to Windows 7 systems.
1.
From the Windows taskbar, click
Start
button and then click
Control Panel
.
2.
Click
View network status and tasks.
3.
Click
Set up a new connection or network
.
4.
Click
Connect to the Internet
.
Note
: The
You are already connected to the Internet
message may appear. Ignore this
message and proceed with the next step.