
Chapter 4: Setting up a Wi-Fi network connection
Figure 10: Sample available Wi-Fi networks Microsoft Window
2. Locate and left-click on the SBG8300 Wi-Fi network name or SSID (for example,
SBG8300-####) for your SBG8300 from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
The default SSID is located on the Wi-Fi cable modem on the bottom of your SBG8300.
Note:
You must use the default SSID listed on the Wi-Fi cable modem label
when installing the Wi-Fi cable modem and setting up your first Wi-Fi network
connection. You can change the SSID after your network connections are up and
Change your Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
information.
Figure 11: Sample Wi-Fi network connection screen
3. Select
Connect automatically
to set up your Wi-Fi devices to automatically connect to
your Wi-Fi network without having to log on using a user password.
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