SBG6900-AC (v1.5.x): WEP Wireless Setup (Primary Network)

The SBG6900-AC 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 SBG6900-AC 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 SBG6900-AC  supports 2.4GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi networks simultaneously.  Each frequency has its own SSID (Service Set Identification), which is the name given to the wireless network of the SBG6900-AC.  The 2.4 GHz network supports 802.11 b/g/n wireless clients, while the 5.0 GHz network 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).

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 SBG6900-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 # 18753 – SBG6900-AC: Web Manager Access.
   
   
    
5. Click the Login button. The Home page will appear.
   
   
    
6. Move the mouse cursor over Wireless on the top menu, and click the 802.11 Radio link from the drop-down submenu. The Wireless - 802.11 Radio page will appear.
   
   
    
7. On the Wireless - 802.11 Radio page, 802.11 Mode - Click the drop-down tab and select b/g mode.
8. A pop-up window appears "This action will set up your wireless to b'g mode.  Please apply the setting or Cancel to revert the change."  Click the OK button.
9. Click the Apply button. 
   
   
    
10. Move the mouse cursor over the Wireless tab and select Primary Network Settings from the drop-down submenu. The Wireless - Primary Network Settings page appears.
11. On the Wireless - Primary Network Settings page, Wireless Security - click the drop-down tab, and select WEP.
12. 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.

1. On the WEP Security Setting section, 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.
    
2. 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.
    
3. Click the Apply button.
   
   

1. On the WEP Security Setting section, 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
    
2. Click the Apply button.
   
   

The SBG6900-AC 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 the manufacturer for assistance.