TG862G/CT & TG862R: Home Network Wizard

The TG862 Home Network Wizard is a two-step application that helps customize the gateway's Admin login password and the most common Wi-Fi settings. This allows to configure the SSID and Wi-Fi security key for the wireless network using the default WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption or desired encryption type.  This document describes how to run the Home Network Wizard.

To Run the Home Network Wizard

1. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://10.0.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.  The Login page appears.
   
   NOTE: By default the LAN IP address is 10.0.0.1. If the default address has been changed, enter the custom address in the address box.
    
2. On the Login page:
   a.   Enter admin in the Username field.
   b.   Enter password in the Password field. 
   c.   Click the Login button. The Gateway > At a Glance page appears.
   
   
    
3. On the left-hand menu, click on Wizard. The Gateway > Home Network Wizard - Step 1 page appears.
4. On the Gateway > Home Network Wizard - Step 1 page:
   a.   Current Password - Enter the current password.
   b.   New Password - Enter the password of choice.
   c.   Re-enter New Password - Reenter the password
   c.   Click the Next Step button.  The Gateway > Home Network Wizard - Step 2 page appears.
   
   
    
5. On the Gateway > Home Network Wizard - Step 2 page:
   a.   Enter WiFi Network Name - Leave at default or enter desired name.
   b.   Encryption Method - Leave at default. 
   c.   Enter Network Password - Leave at default or enter desired password.
   d.   Click the Finish button.
    
   NOTE:  WPA/WPA2 password requires 8-63 ASCII character password. 
   
   
    

The TG862 is now configured to allow 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  TG862 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 # 20145 - WPA Wireless Setup on Apple Operating Systems.
• Other 3rd party wireless utility or device, please refer to its vendor for assistance.