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SBG10: Changing the Default Wi-Fi Name & Password

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Article Number	000024750

Title	SBG10: Changing the Default Wi-Fi Name & Password

URL Name	SBG10-Changing-the-Default-Wi-Fi-Name-Password

Summary	SBG10: Changing the Default Wi-Fi Name & Password

Validation Status	Validated

Keywords

SSID, wireless key, WPA, wifi, security key, passphrase, password

Question

How do I change the default Wi-Fi network name and password in the SBG10 gateway?

Answer

The SBG10 default Wi-Fi credentials, wireless name, and password are listed on the bottom sticker of the device. The Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is unique and identifies the wireless network. The Wi-Fi password (also known as the wireless security key, encryption key, or passphrase) is the same on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. The Wi-Fi clients (such as smartphones and laptops) will connect to the respective SSID of each Wi-Fi network using the wireless password. This document describes changing the default wireless name and password using the Basic Setup page in the SBG10.

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.
NOTE: 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 24206 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
On the Login page, enter admin in the User Name field.
Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.

NOTE: When using the default password to log in, it may be required to set a unique password to proceed to the Web Manager. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article 24319 - SBG10: Web Manager Access.
Click the Apply button. The System Basic Setup page will appear.
On the System Basic Setup page, under the Wireless 2.4 GHz section, enter a new wireless network name in the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field. The name needs to be 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters long.
Enter a new wireless password in the Wi-Fi Security Key field. The Wi-Fi security key needs to be 8 to 64 characters long.

NOTE 1: Repeat steps 5 - 6 for changing the Wi-Fi credentials under the Wireless 5 GHz section.

NOTE 2: When the Wireless 5 GHz settings are grayed out, the Band Steering feature is enabled, and the SSID of the 2.4 GHz is broadcast on the 5 GHz band. For more information on Band Steering, refer to article 24400 - SBG10: Band Steering Setup. Proceed to step 7 to continue.
Click the Apply button. The System Basic Setup page will refresh.

CAUTION: When changing the wireless name and password, Wi-Fi clients in the network will lose wireless connection and will need to connect to the new SSID with the new wireless password.