Wlan

How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?

Section	Field Description
WLAN	Wireless Network
	Allows you to enable or disable the wireless network. Select the
	desired option:



Enable

Disable

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Allows you to enter a name for your wireless network or to use the default value. The value you enter he will be viewable on PCs and other wireless client devices such as the wireless network name.

Note: The factory default Service Set Identifier (SSID) is either the last 6 characters of the CM MAC Address or the SSID as identified on the product label.

Some service providers supply a special wireless configuration card that provides the SSID information and wireless security information.

Wireless Security Mode

Allows you to select a wireless security mode to help protect your network. If you select Disable then your wireless network is not secure and any wireless device within range may connect to it. See Wireless Security (on page 39) for detailed descriptions of wireless security modes.

Note: The factory default Wireless Security Mode is WPA or WPA2-Personal.

Encryption

Allows you to select a level of encryption based on the wireless security mode you choose. See Wireless Security (on page 39) for detailed descriptions of encryption.

Pre-Shared Key

The pre-shared key for the device. The key can be from 8 to 63 characters. The factory default Pre-Shared Key is equal to the 9-digit serial number of your gateway. The serial number can be found on the rating label attached to your wireless gateway.

Note: Your service provider may provide you with a wireless configuration card that contains SSID and wireless security configuration information for your home network that may differ from what is described above.

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