The Secondary Home Wi-Fi network is a separate network that client devices connect to for Internet access. The G18/G20 broadcasts two different Secondary Wi-Fi networks independently over the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radio bands. The use of a separate Secondary Wi-Fi network enhances network security while preventing communication to the main, guest Wi-Fi network, and Ethernet-connected client devices. The Secondary Wi-Fi network is disabled by default. This document describes how to customize the Secondary Wi-Fi network name and password in the G18/G20 Web Manager.
Customize Secondary Wi-Fi Network
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  The https:// Redirect page will appear.  Â
 - The SURFboard Web Manager is redirecting to a more secure connection, click the Proceed button to continue.  The Gateway > Login page will appear.
 - A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager. For assistance with the wizard, refer to article # 19602 - G18/G20: Web Manager First Time Login.
 - The Username field has admin populated, enter the custom password in the Password field.
NOTE: If the Login page prompts for email address and password, retrieve the email address and password in the app to sign in. For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article # 19069 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.
 - Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
 - On the upper-right corner, click on the Wi-Fi link. The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Networks page will appear.
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 - Under the Secondary Home Wi-Fi Network section, click the Edit button for the 2.4 GHz Frequency Band. The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Edit Secondary Home 2.4 GHz page will appear.
 - Click the Enable button for the Wireless Network option.
 - Enter a new Secondary network name in the Network Name (SSID) field.  The name needs to be 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters long.
 - Enter a new wireless password in the Network Password field.  The network password needs to be 8 to 63 characters long.
 - Click the Save button to apply the new settings.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Networks page will appear. Â
NOTE: Repeat steps 7 - 11 to configure the 5 GHz frequency band.
CAUTION:Â When changing the wireless name and password, Wi-Fi clients in the network will lose wireless connection and will need to connect to the new SSID with the new wireless password.
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