User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- ARRIS Copyrights and Trademarks
- Patent Notice
- Safety Requirements
- Product Overview
- Installing the Wi-Fi Router
- Setting up an Internet Connection
- Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
- Adding G.hn Extenders To Your Network
- Managing Your Wi-Fi Router and Connected Networks
- Start the Wi-Fi Router Web Manager
- Wi-Fi Router Web Manager Menu Options
- Get Help
- View the Wi-Fi Router Product Information
- Test Your Connection
- Set Up DHCP
- Set Up Dynamic DNS
- View Your IPv6 Configuration
- View Your USB Configuration and Status Information
- Disable LEDs on the Back Panel
- Back Up Your Wi-Fi Router Configuration
- Restore Your Configuration Settings
- Reset Your Configuration Settings
- Update Your Wi-Fi Router Firmware
- Exit the SBR-AC1200P Web Manager
- Protecting & Monitoring Your Wireless Network
- Prevent Unauthorized Access
- Change the Default User Name and Password
- Set Up Firewall Protection
- Set Up Remote Configuration Management
- Filter Devices Based on IP Address
- Filter Devices Based on IP
- Filter Devices Based on IP
- Restrict Wireless Access
- Prioritize Network Traffic Based on Media Type
- Configure Wireless Media Settings
- Set Up Parental Controls
- Set Up Port Triggers
- Set Up Port Forwarding
- Set Up the DMZ Host
Chapter 5: Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
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Manually Set Up a Wireless Network on Your
Computer
You can also set up a wireless network manually, if you do not want to use the Quick Start
Wizard.
Note: The steps for setting up a wireless network may differ slightly, depending on the
Windows operating system running on your computer. The following steps apply to Windows
7 systems.
1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start button and then click Control Panel.
2. Click View network status and tasks.
3. Click Set up a new connection or network.
4. Click Connect to the Internet.
Note: The You are already connected to the Internet message may appear. Ignore this
message and proceed with the next step.
5. Click Set up a new connection anyway and then click Wireless.
6. Scroll down and select the wireless network name (see the WiFi Network Name listed on
the Wi-Fi Router's label, located on the bottom of the Wi-Fi Router).
Note: We recommend that you use the default SSID name assigned to your Wi-Fi Router
(located on the label). You have the option to change the network name to one that may
be easier for you to remember.
7. Enter Network security key code in the Security key field (see WPA-PSK code listed on the
Wi-Fi Router's label) and then click OK to complete the wireless network connection.
A Connected status message showing the wireless network connection should display.
8. Close the Wireless Network Connection window.
Test Your Wireless Network Connection
Perform the following connectivity test to confirm that your wireless connection is working on
the SBR-AC1200P and your computer:
1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable, if connected, from the SBR-AC1200P and your computer.
2. Check that the Wireless LED on the SBR-AC1200P front panel is lit SOLID green.
3. Open a web browser on your computer, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome,
Firefox, or Safari.
4. Type a valid URL (such as http://www.surfboard.com) in the address bar, and press Enter.
If the website failed to open, please contact your service provider or call ARRIS Technical
Support at 1-877-466-8646 for assistance.