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

The SBX-AC1200P default Wi-Fi credentials, wireless name and security password, are listed on a sticker on the back 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 SBX-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 SBX-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 SBX-AC1200P.

The SBX-AC1200P operates as a wireless extender out of the box.  When the SBX-AC1200P is installed in a home network, it broadcasts a wireless network different from the home wireless router resulting in two different wireless networks.  It is ideal to change the Wi-Fi name and password in the SBX-AC1200P to match the home router's wireless network.  If the SBX-AC1200P is paired with SURFboard RipCurrent wireless router, the SBX-AC1200P will automatically broadcast the wireless network of the SURFboard RipCurrent wireless router.  

If the SBX-AC1200P is operating as a wireless router, it is recommended for users to change the default Wi-Fi credentials to something more familiar.  

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.
 

NOTE: Steps 2 - 12 (static IP address setup) are applicable on Windows 10, 8, & 7.  

1. Connect a computer with the Ethernet cable or to the SBX-AC1200P default wireless network.  The default wireless name and password are located on the back panel of the SBX-AC1200P.
   
   NOTE: If the SBX-AC1200P is operating as a wireless router, client devices can only connect to the SBX-AC1200P default wireless network because the Ethernet port is used for connecting a modem device.  Connect the Wi-Fi client to the SBX-AC1200P default wireless network and click here to skip to step 13.
      
2. Click the Window's Start button and type Network and Sharing Center in the Search box.
    
3. Click on the Network and Sharing Center icon.  The Network and Sharing Center window will appear.   
   
   
    
4. On the Network and Sharing Center window, click the Change adapter settings link.  The Network Connections window will appear.
   
    
    
5. On the Network Connections window, right-click on Local Area Connection then select Properties.  The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.  
   
   NOTE: If the computer is connected wirelessly, right click on Wireless Network Connection then select Properties for Wireless Network Connection Properties window.
   
   
    
6. On the Local Area Connection Properties window, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button.  Make sure the box to the left is checked.  The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window will appear.
   
   
    
7. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, capture the current IP and DNS addresses under the General tab for reference.  These settings will need to be restored after making changes in the SBX-AC1200P Web Manager.
   
   
    
8. Select Use the Following IP address.
    
9. Enter 192.168.100.253 in the IP Address field. 
    
10. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field.
     
11. Click the OK button.  
    
    
     
12. Click the Close button on the bottom of the Local Area Connection Properties window.
    
    
     
13. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.100.254 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  The Login page appears.
    
    NOTE: If the SBX-AC1200P is operating as a wireless router, enter http://192.168.0.1 in the address box.  
     
14. On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
     
15. Enter password in the Password field.
     
16. Click the Login button.  The Home page appears.
    
    
     
17. On the Home page, click the Launch Quick Start Wizard link.  The Quick Start Wizard begins.  
    
    
     
18. Click the Next button on Welcome page.
    
    
     
19. Leave the box unchecked for Disable Band Steering then click the Next button on the Band Steering page.  Band Steering allows the SBX-AC1200P to automatically direct attached Wi-Fi clients to the best radio band.  
    
    
     
20. 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.
     
21. Enter a new wireless password in the Passphrase field.  The passphrase needs to be 8 to 64 chracters long.
     
22. Click the Next button. 
    
    
     
23. 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
      
    
     
24. Click the Next button on the Security Configuration page.  
    
    
     
25. 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.
    
    
     
26. 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.  
    
    
     
27. On the Setting 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.