ARRIS 2247-N8-10NA (v9.1.x) User Manual - Manual (Page 106)

Motorola 2247-N8 DSL Wi-Fi Gateway User Guide
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Q: I see “The router configuration has been changed but not saved. The next time you hit Save on any page, these changes will be saved. Hit Cancel
Changes now to revert these changes.” at the top of the Web page. What should I do?
A: This message indicates that you made changes on another page and did not save them. Click Cancel Changes to discard the changes or Save on
the current page to accept the changes.
Q: I forgot my password, how can I access my 2247-N8?
A: Remember to use “admin” as your username. If you don't remember the password, the only way to access the 2247-N8 is to reset it following
the steps below:
Q: Can I change the wireless network (SSID) name on my 2247-N8?
A: Yes, log in to the 2247-N8 and follow the steps below to change the SSID name.
1. Refer to the diagram at right, and find the round Reset button open-
ing.
2. Carefully insert the point of a pen or an unwound paperclip into the
opening. Press and hold the recessed button:
Factory Default (“Reset”) Button
™ If you press the button for less than one second, the 2247-N8
will restart normally and reload the current configuration.
™ If you press and hold the button for more than 3, but less than
10 seconds, the 2247-N8 will return login passwords and secu-
rity to the default configuration.
™ If you press the button for more than 10 seconds, when you
release it, the 2247-N8 will perform a factory reset, clear all set-
tings and configurations, and reboot.
Note: If you hold down the 2247-N8 Gateway reset button for more
than 10 seconds, the 2247-N8 will perform a factory reset, clear all set-
tings and configurations, and reboot. Keep in mind that all of your set-
tings will need to be reconfigured. Follow the steps in
“Wireless (Wi-Fi)
Network Setup” on page 8 or “Wired (Ethernet) Network Setup” on
page 10 to reconfigure your 2247-N8.
1. Click on the Wireless category in the top portion of the links bar at the top of the page.
2. Click on the Configure link in the lower part of the links bar
3. Type an SSID name of up to 32 characters in the Network Name (SSID) field. The name may contain numbers, letters, and spaces.
4. Click the Save button to save the update to the 2247-N8.
You will need to reconnect all wireless devices to the network after changing the network name (SSID).