Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name (Ssid) - Arris SURFboard SBG6950AC2 User Manual

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WEP (64/128) (poor security): Wired Equivalent Privacy
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WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) (most compatible): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with
Pre-Shared Key (most compatible)
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WPA2-PSK (AES) (recommended): Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared
Key
13. Enter a string of either ASCII characters or hexadecimal numbers (0 through 9, A thru F) in
the Pre-Shared Key field to create your WPA Pre-Shared key.
The Pre-Shared key is used to generate a unique password for WPS-enabled devices to
connect to your Wi-Fi network.
14. Click Apply, when you are finished.

Change Your Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID)

The SSID (Service Set Identification) is the Wi-Fi network name assigned to your Wi-Fi cable
modem Wi-Fi network. The default SSID (listed on the Wi-Fi cable modem label) is
automatically populated in the network configuration screens. A list of available Wi-Fi
networks (SSIDs) 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 Wi-Fi network
connection. For security purposes and quick recognition of your Wi-Fi network, ARRIS
recommends that you change the default SSID.
Note: When you change the SSID, any Wi-Fi devices that are already connected to your
Wi-Fi network will be disconnected from the network. The Wi-Fi devices will have to be
reconnected to the Wi-Fi network using the new SSID.
Do the following to change your Wi-Fi network name (SSID):
1. Open a web browser and log onto your Wi-Fi cable modem to open the Wi-Fi cable
modem Web Manager.
See Start the Wi-Fi Cable Modem Web Manager
necessary.
2. Click the Wireless 2.4 GHz or Wireless 5 GHz main menu button on the Wi-Fi cable
modem Web Manager menu bar.
Choose the Wi-Fi frequency range that you want to set up for your Wi-Fi network.
3. Click BASIC from the Wireless submenu option you are setting up.
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Chapter 7: Configuring Your Wi-Fi Network
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