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Configuring WiFi

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Logging into the web-based console

You'll need to log into the web-based console for your residential gateway in order to change make configuration changes. To log in:

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  1. Connect to your residential gateway, either with an Ethernet cable or by Wi-Fi (you do not need to have Internet access to do this).
  2. In a browser window go to http://192.168.1.1

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    3. Your username and password will be on a sticker on the unit and is unique to your residential gateway; enter them.Login.jfif

   4. Click Login.

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Changing Your SSID (Network Name) or Password

To change the SSID or network name of your wireless network:

 

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  1. Click Wireless
  2. Under 2.4G Network, click SSID Setup
  3. Enter your desired network name (or "SSID") next to Rename SSID.
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  5. Click Security
  6. Select Use Custom Security Key and next to that, enter the password you wish to use
  7. Click Apply
  8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to do the same for the 5G network

Your Wi-Fi connected devices will lose connection until you have connected to the new network name that you've set up.

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