ARRIS SBG6400 User Guide - Manual (Page 23)

Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
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Set Up a Wireless Network Using Your Computer
Use one of the following options to create your wireless network:
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Quick Connect Using the Windows Taskbar
•
Connect Using the Windows Control Panel
Note: The steps for setting up a wireless network may differ slightly depending on the Windows operating
system running on your computer. The steps used here apply to Windows 7.
Quick Connect Using the Windows Taskbar
1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Wireless Link icon to open the list of available wireless
networks.
Figure 11 – Sample Available Wireless Networks Window
Note: If the icon is not visible, click the Show hidden icons button shown below.
Figure 12 – Windows Taskbar Icons
2. Locate and then left-click on the SBG6400 wireless network name or SSID (for example,
SBG6400-#####) for your SBG6400 from the wireless networks list (see Figure 13).
The default SSID is located on the gateway label on the bottom of your SBG6400.
Note: You have the option to customize your wireless network name or SSID after completing your initial
wireless network connection. However, you must use the default SSID listed on the gateway label for the
initial gateway installation. See
Change Your Wireless Network Name (SSID) for more information.