
Protecting & Monitoring Your Wireless Network
SURFboard® SBG6900-AC Wireless Cable Modem & Router
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User Guide
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11.
Complete all three password field entries, but note the following suggestions for your new
password:
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Refer to the best practices for creating a user password outlined on the previous page,
see
Prevent Unauthorized Access
.
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All three Password fields are case-sensitive.
Note
: For first time logons, the Current Password is the default password (
password
).
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Find a secure place to write down and store your new user name and password.
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Make sure No is selected for Restore Factory Defaults.
12.
Click Apply to update your user password.
Set Up Firewall Protection
You can set up firewall filters and firewall alert notifications on your wireless home network. You
can also block Java Applets, Cookies, ActiveX controls, popup windows, Proxies, and website
access.
To set the firewall protection level:
1.
From any web manager screen, do one of the following to open the Firewall Protection Level
screen (see Figure 41).
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Click the Firewall menu button on the SBG6900-AC menu bar and then click Protection
Level.
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Click the Firewall-Protection Level menu link at the bottom of the screen.
Figure 41 – Firewall Protection Level Screen