Answer | This document describes changing the default wireless name and password using the Web Manager.
Changing the Wi-Fi Name and Password
- Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Â Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key. Â Â Â
 - 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 #19497 - G54: Web Manager First Time Login.
 - On the Login page, enter the custom password in the Password field. The Username field is populated with admin.Â
NOTE: If the Username field is populated with an email address, retrieve the admin password from the SURFboard Central app to log 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-hand corner, click the Wi-Fi link.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Networks page will appear.
  - Under the Primary Home Wi-Fi Network section, click the Edit button.
NOTE: When the split mode is enabled, the SSID is individually broadcast over the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz High, and 6 GHz radio and can be customized by clicking the Edit button next to each SSID. Â
 - Enter a new wireless 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.
 - Enter the four-digit CAPTCHA code in the Type CAPTCHA Here field.
 - Click Save button to apply the new settings.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > Networks page will appear. Â
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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