SBG6782 (v8.4.x): WEP Wireless Setup (Primary Network)

How do I setup WEP encryption for the Primary Network on my SBG6782?

The SBG6782 includes configuration options for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, which is used to secure network data transmitted over the wireless (Wi-Fi) connection. Depending on the capability of the client wireless card, 40-bit or 128-bit WEP Encryption can be enabled for IP traffic on the LAN.  There are two types of setup for WEP: WEP Automatic and WEP Manual. 

• WEP Automatic is used to automatically generate a WEP encryption key in the SBG6782 by entering a passphrase.  The passphrase can be any string of words or numbers. 
• WEP Manual is used to manually configure a WEP encryption key. 

The SBG6782 supports 2.4GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies simultaneously.  Each frequency has its own SSID (Service Set Identification), which is the name given to the wireless network of the SBG6782.  The 2.4 GHz frequency supports 802.11 b/g/n wireless clients, while the 5.0 GHz frequency supports 802.11n wireless clients only.  802.11n devices will generally perform better in the 5GHz range.

This document describes how to configure the Primary Network to use WEP wireless encryption.

NOTE 1: By default, the Primary Network is enabled, and uses WPA-PSK encryption.

NOTE 2: Enabling WEP encryption will disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

To Configure WEP

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 motorola or a customized password in the Password field.
   
   NOTE 1: On later versions of the SBG6782-AC, 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 # 18755 – SBG6782-AC: Web Manager Access.
   
   
    
   NOTE 2:  If the unit has been leased or purchased by Shaw Communications, retrieve the username and password from the black label on the unit, and enter that information into the Username and Password fields.
   
   NOTE 3:  If the unit has been leased or purchased by Time Warner Cable, and the admin username and motorola password does not allow access to the GUI, please contact Time Warner Cable for assistance.
    
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 will appear.
   
   
    
7. On the Wireless - Primary Network Settings page:
   a.  Select the desired frequency tab to modify (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
   
   NOTE 1: Choosing the Wireless Interface only determines which frequency settings are desired to be modified.  The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies are already enabled simultaneously by default.
   
   NOTE 2: The 2.4 GHz frequency supports 802.11 b/g/n wireless clients, while the 5.0 GHz frequency supports 802.11n wireless clients only.  802.11n devices will generally perform better in the 5GHz range.
   
   NOTE 3: In this example, the 2.4 GHz frequency has been selected to modify.
   
   b.   Wireless Security - Click the drop-down tab, and select Change Mode.  Click the drop-down tab again and select WEP.
   c.   When the following message box appears Enabling WEP will disable WPS.  Do you want to continue?, click the OK button.
   
   

• If it is desired to use WEP Automatic, proceed to the Configure for WEP (Automatic) section.
• If it is desired to use WEP Manual proceed to the Configure for WEP (Manual) section.

Configuring for WEP (Automatic)

1. On the WEP Security Setting section:
   a.   Generate Keys - Enter a passphrase in the field and click the Generate WEP Keys button.
   
   NOTE 1: Encryption is set to 128 Bit by default.  In this example, 64-bit is selected.
   
   NOTE 2: The passphrase can be up to 20 characters.
   
   b.   Network Key 1: - Make a note of this key, as it will be needed for the wireless client(s) to connect.
   
   NOTE: Do not use the passphrase on the wireless clients.  Only use the Network Key that is generated from the passphrase.
   
   c.   Click the Apply button.
   
   

Configuring for WEP (Manual)

1. On the WEP Security Setting section:
   a.   Network Key 1 - Enter the desired key.  For 64-bit encryption, enter 10 digits. For 128-bit encryption, enter 26 digits. 
   
   NOTE 1:  Encryption is set to 128 Bit by default.  In this example, 64-bit is selected.
   
   NOTE 2: Network Key 1 is the default key to use.
   
   NOTE 3:  WEP keys use hexadecimal characters, which are 0 - 9 and a - f.  For best security, it is recommended to avoid the use of all the same characters.
   
   EXAMPLES:
   64 bit: 02468ace02
   128 bit: 0123456789abcdef0123456789
   
   b.   Click the Apply button.
   
   

The SBG6782 is now configured to allow wireless client connections using WEP encryption.

To make a connection, the wireless client must have WEP encryption enabled and have the same WEP encryption key as the Motorola Wireless Gateway.  For assistance with 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 # 20143 - WEP Wireless Setup on Apple Operating Systems.
• Other 3rd party wireless utilities or devices, please refer to their vendor for assistance.