Configuring Your Wireless Network
SURFboard SBG6400 Wireless Gateway
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Select one of the following wireless network security options for your guest network from
the Wireless Security drop-down list:
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WPA2-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key (recommended)
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WPA2-PSK + WPA-PSK: combination Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-
Shared Key and Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key
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WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key, standard encryption
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Unencrypted: Turns off network security
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WPA2 + WPA (Enterprise): combination Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 and Wi-Fi
Protected Access provides additional network security and requires a user name
and password for network logon
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WPA2 (Enterprise): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 provides additional network
security and requires a user name and password for network logon
Note
: Additional network security settings based on the wireless network security option you select
will display.
16.
Click Apply.
Change Your Wireless Network Name (SSID)
The SSID (Service Set Identification) is the wireless network name assigned to your SBG6400
wireless primary and guest networks. The default SSID which is listed on the gateway label is
automatically populated in the network configuration screens. A list of SSIDs of available wireless
networks in close proximity of your home (for example, neighbors or local businesses) will
display when you or someone else in your home attempt to establish a wireless network
connection. For security purposes and quick recognition of your wireless network, ARRIS
recommends that you change the default SSID. You should also consider changing the default
wireless password or passphrase (see
Note
: When you change the SSID, any wireless devices that are already connected to your wireless
network will be disconnected from the network. The wireless devices will have to be reconnected to the
wireless network using the new SSID.
Do the following to change your wireless network name or SSID:
1.
Open a web browser and log onto the SBG6400 to open the SBG6400 Web Manager. See
2.
Click Wireless on the SBG6400 Main Menu bar.
3.
Click Primary Network Settings from the Wireless submenu options to open the Wi-Fi
Network screen.