SBR-AC1750: WPA-PSK Wireless Setup (Guest Network)

How do I configure my SBR-AC1750 for a WPA-PSK wireless connection?

The SBR-AC1750 includes several options for securing the wireless LAN (WLAN).  WPA (WiFi Protected Access) -PSK (Pre Shared Key) provides the best data protection and access control.

The SBR-AC1750 supports 2.4GHz and 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies simultaneously.  Each frequency has it's own SSID (Service Set Identification), which is the name given to the wireless network of the SBR-AC1750.  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.

The SBR-AC1750 also allows for a wireless guest network (in addition to a wireless primary network).  The guest network provides access to the Internet, is disabled by default.  This document describes how to configure the Guest Network to use WPA-PSK wireless encryption.

NOTE: Older wireless client cards may not support WPA or WPA2 encryption methods.  If a wireless card is not compatible with WPA or WPA2, either the gateway will need to be configured to use Open encryption, or the wireless card will need to be replaced with a newer card that is compatible with WPA or WPA2 encryption.
 

To Configure Guest Network WPA-PSK

1. 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 appears.
   
   NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1.  If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
   
   
    
2. On the Login page:
   a.   Enter password in the Password field.
   b.   Click the Login button.  The Home page appears.
   
   
    
3. On the Home page, click on Manage Guest Network.  The Wireless - Guest Access page appears.
   
   
    
4. On the Wireless - Guest Access page:
   a.   Choose the desired wireless frequency to modify (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz), as shown in the green box.
   b.   Guest Network Profile - Leave at default setting.
   c.   Enable Guest Access -   Check mark the box. 
   d.   Wireless Network Name (SSID) - Change this setting to the desired name, or leave at the current setting. 
   e.   Security Mode - Click the drop-down tab and select WPA/WPA2-PSK.
   f.   Pre-Shared Key - Enter the desired WPA key (wireless password) to use.  The WPA key must be 8 - 63 characters. 
   g.   Click the Apply button.
   
   

The SBR-AC1750 is now configured to allow guest wireless client connections using WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption. 

To make a connection, the wireless client must have WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption enabled and have the same WPA encryption key as the SBR-AC1750.  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 # 20145 - WPA Wireless Setup on Apple Operating Systems.
• Other 3rd party wireless utility or device, please refer to its vendor for assistance.