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6 Creating Wi-Fi Networks

The SBG6580 supports both a Primary Wi-Fi network for you, and a guest network for visitors. You can quickly add WPS-enabled devices to your Wi-Fi network by entering a PIN or pushing a button.

Create a Primary Wireless Network

1.Log on to the modem’s interface.

2.Click Wireless.

3.Click Primary Network.

4.Enable the Primary Network.

5.Disable or select the Automatic Security Configuration (WPS or SES).

6.Enter the name of your wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field.

7.Select an Automatic Security Configuration option:

Disabled – User must configure the system manually

WPS (WiFi Protected) – Easy and quick start up

SES – (Secure Easy Set-up) – Better security, slow set-up

8. Select the Security Method:

WPA	Wi-Fi Protected Access
WPA-PSK	Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key, standard encryption
WPA2	Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key, standard
	encryption with the AES encryption type
WPA2-PSK	Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key

Notes:

•Motorola recommends using WPA2-PSK.

•The SBG6580 has a default Pre-Shared Key. Use the default key to configure a wireless adapter. For better security, Motorola recommends that you change the Pre- Shared Key setting.

9.Select the WPA/WPA2 Encryption type.

10.Click Apply.

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