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Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection

Wireless Router SURFboard® SBR-AC1750 • User Guide

11. Click Next to open the Wi-Fi Network Name & Passphrase screen.

Figure 8 – SBR-AC1750 Quick Start Wizard-Step 2 of 6 Screen

12. Do one of the following to set up your wireless network name in the

Network Name (SSID)

field:

• Keep the default network name or SSID (listed on the SBR-AC1750 router label).

• Enter a name of your choice for your wireless network. Your new network name must

contain from one to 32 alphanumeric characters.

•

Note

: You have the option to customize your wireless network name (SSID) after completing the

initial wireless network connection. However, you must use the default SSID listed on the router label

when installing the router for the first time. See

Cha nge Your Wireless Network Name (SSID)

for more

information.

13. Do one of the following to set up your wireless network password in the

Passphrase / Wi-Fi

Security Key

field:

• Keep the default passphrase or Wi-Fi Security key (listed on the SBR-AC1750 Router label).

• Enter a password of your choice for your wireless network password.

The passphrase or Wi-Fi Security key is the sign-on access code for your wireless network.

The access code must contain from eight to 64 characters consisting of any combination of

letters, numbers, and symbols. It should be as unique as possible to protect your wireless

network and deter hackers or unauthorized access to your wireless network.

Note

: ARRIS recommends that you change the default Wi-Fi Security Key to a more secure wireless

password to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. See

Prevent Unauthorized

Access

for more information.

14. Click Next to open the 2.4GHz & 5GHz Networks screen (see Figure 9).

This screen displays the two Wi-Fi frequency bands on the SBR-AC1750 for your wireless

home network.