SBG6400 (v1.3.x): Changing the Wi-Fi Security Key

By default, the SBG6400 is setup to use WPA wireless security with the Wi-Fi security key (sometimes referred to as the wireless password).  The Wi-Fi Security key's string of character would need to be entered into a wireless client (such as a laptop or tablet) in order to have wireless connectivity.

At times, it may be desired to change the wireless key.  This can be accomplished by logging into the Web Manager of the SBG6400.  This document describes how to change the Wi-Fi security key.

NOTE: The SBG6400 is configured by default with a WPA wireless security.  To support legacy wireless devices using WEP wireless security please refer to the article # 15138 - SBG6400 (v1.3.x): WEP Wireless Setup (Primary Network).

To Change the Wi-Fi Security Key

1. Launch a Firefox or Safari browser.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  
   
   NOTE: A browser message on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Opera, may appear when accessing the Web Manager.  The message includes 192.168.01 uses an unsupported protocol and ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH.  The Web Manager uses an earlier version of the TLS protocol and does not match the version allowed by the web browser.  Safari browsers on Apple PC and mobile devices are not impacted.  The workaround to access the Web Manager with a PC is to use the Firefox browser and set the TLS version to 1.  For workaround instructions refer to article # 19435 - 192.168.0.1 uses an unsupported protocol. 
    
2. 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.
    
3. On the Login page, enter admin or a customized username in the Username field.
    
4. Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.
   
   NOTE: On later versions of the SBG6400, the Wi-Fi Security Key is used as the default admin password printed on the bottom white label.  For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18730 – SBG6400: Web Manager Access.
   
   
    
5. Click the Login button.  The Home page will appear.
   
   
    
6. On the Home page, click on Manage Wi-Fi Network.  The Wireless - Primary Network Settings page appears.
   
   
    
7. On the Wireless - Primary Network Settings page:
   a.  Passphrase - Enter the desired WPA key (wireless password) to use.  The WPA key must be 8 - 63 characters.
   b.  Click the Apply button.
   
   NOTE:  A restart is not required, as the settings immediately take effect.
   
    

To make a wireless connection, enter the same WPA key into the wireless client:

• Refer to Answer # 22245 - Windows 8: Wireless Connection.
• Refer to Answer # 20584 - Windows 7: Wireless Connection.
• Refer to Answer # 20063 - Wireless Setup on Microsoft Windows XP.
• Refer to Answer # 20145 - WPA Wireless Setup on Apple Operating Systems.
• Other 3rd party wireless utility or device, please refer to the manufacturer for assistance.