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SBR-AC1200P: Changing the Default Wi-Fi Name & Password

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Question

How do I change the default Wi-Fi network name and password in the SBR-AC1200P?

Answer

The SBR-AC1200P default Wi-Fi credentials, wireless name and security password, are listed on a sticker on the bottom of the device. The wireless name, also known as SSID (Service Set Identification), is a uniquely identified wireless network. The wireless key, also known as the wireless security key, encryption key or passphrase, is a password which allows wireless clients, such as smart phones and laptops, to join the secured wireless network. The SBR-AC1200P broadcast the default wireless network simultaneously over the 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands with the identical Wi-Fi credentials. This allows the SBR-AC1200P to automatically direct Wi-Fi clients to the best radio band by way of Band Steering, a feature that is enabled by default. This document describes changing the default wireless name and password using the Quick Start Wizard in the SBR-AC1200P.

CAUTION: When changing the wireless name and password, all wireless devices on the network will lose their wireless connection. The wireless devices will need to be reconnected to the new wireless network name with the new wireless password.

To Change the Default Wi-Fi Name and Password

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 Login page will appear.
On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
Enter password in the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Home page will appear.
On the Home page, click the Launch Quick Start Wizard link. The Quick Start Wizard begins.
Click the Next button on the Welcome page.
Leave the box unchecked for Disable Band Steering then click the Next button on the Band Steering page. Band Steering allows the SBR-AC1200P to automatically direct attached Wi-Fi clients to the best radio band.
On Wi-Fi Network Name & Passphrase page, 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 Passphrase field. The passphrase needs to be 8 to 64 chracters long.
Click the Next button.
Review the Wi-Fi names on the 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Network page. Then click the Next button to proceed.

NOTE: Click the Previous button to modify the Wi-Fi names and password.
Click the Next button on the Security Configuration page.
Click the Next button on the User Security Configuration page.

NOTE: It is not required to change the admin username and password in order to change the default Wi-Fi credentials. It is recommended to change the default admin login credentials; check the option to make changes.
Review the Wi-Fi credentials on the Review Settings page. Then click the Apply button to save the settings.

NOTE: It may take up to one minute to complete.
On the Settings Applied page, write down the new Wi-Fi credentials or press the Print button to save them for future reference. Click the Exit button when finish.