ARRIS SBG6400 User Guide - Manual (Page 50)

Creating Wi-Fi Networks
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Enable or Disable WPS on Your Wireless Network
From the Wireless Primary Network screen, go to the WPS Automatic Security Configuration section:
Figure 43 – WPS Setup Screen
1. Select Enabled in the WPS field to turn ON the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) network security on
your home network. Continue with step 2.
- or -
Select Disabled in the WPS field to turn OFF the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) network security on
your home network. Proceed to step 3 to finish.
2. Select one of the following WPS Pairing methods to add or pair your WPS-enabled wireless devices:
ο Push Button – Press the WPS button on the SBG6400 to start the WPS pairing process with the
WPS-enabled wireless device you want to connect to your wireless network.
Repeat for each additional WPS-enabled device.
ο Gateway PIN – Click Generate PIN to automatically create a new numeric password for
logging onto your wireless home network.
ο Configure by External Registrar – Select to Allow or Deny the client to enter the PIN to
access a wireless access point on your wireless network.
Note: This feature is not recommended.
ο Client PIN – Enter a numeric password to log onto your wireless network and then click Add.
3. Click Apply when done.
Set Up a Wireless Guest Network
Note: This feature may be disabled on your SBG6400. Some service providers or cable operators do not allow
for secondary (or guest) wireless networks on their gateway devices.
1. Open a web browser and log onto the SBG6400 to open the SBG6400 Web Manager. See Start the
Gateway Web Manager for more information.
2. Click Wireless on the SBG6400 Main Menu bar.
3. Click Guest Network Settings on the Wireless submenu options.