1. Home
    2. /
  2. Manuals
    3. /
  3. Arris
    4. /
  4. SBG6782-AC
    5. /
  5. 5
Page 21 / 57 Scroll up to view Page 16 - 20
Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
SBG6782-AC Wireless Cable Modem & Router
•
User Guide
12
365-095-23865 x.1
Setting Up a Wireless
Network Connection
Your SBG6782-AC gateway and computer must have access to a Broadband or high-speed
Internet service before setting up a wireless network connection. Also, make sure your
computer and the SBG6782-AC are connected through an Ethernet connection.
Your SBG6782-AC gateway and computer must have access to a Broadband or high-speed
Internet service before setting up a wireless network connection. Also, make sure your
computer and the SBG6782-AC are connected through an Ethernet connection.
Choose one of the following options to set up your wireless network connection:
•
Launch the Quick Start Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless Network
•
Manually Set Up a Wireless Network on Your Computer
•
Connect Your WPS-Enabled Devices
After setting up your wireless network connection, check that the wireless network connection
was set up properly. See
Test Your Wireless Network Connection
for more information
Launch the Quick Start Wizard to Set Up Your Wireless Network
The SBG6782-AC Quick Start Wizard is a six-step application to help you quickly configure your
basic wireless network settings. Depending on your home network setup, you can further
customize your wireless home network configuration after completing the wizard.
1.
Open any web browser on the computer connected to the SBG6782-AC.
2.
In the Address bar, type
for the SBG6782-AC Web Manager IP
address, and then press
Enter
. The gateway Login screen displays.
3.
Type the default username and password. Both entries are case-sensitive.
Username:
admin
Password:
Motorola
Note
: The gateway login process may differ slightly depending on if you purchased the
SBG6782-AC gateway from a retail store or if you received it from your service provider.
4.
Click
Login
to open the SBG6782-AC Web Manager. The Launch Quick Start Wizard screen
displays (see Figure 4 on next page).
5.
Click
Launch Quick Start Wizard
to start the wizard.
5
Page 22 / 57
Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
SBG6782-AC Wireless Cable Modem & Router
•
User Guide
13
365-095-23865 x.1
Figure 4 – SBG6782-AC Quick Start Wizard Screen
6.
Click
Next
.
7.
Enter a
Network Name (SSID)
for your wireless network.
The network name must contain from one to 32 alphanumeric characters.
8.
Enter a Passphrase or Wi-Fi Security Key and then click
Next
.
This is the sign-on access code for your wireless network. The code must contain from 8 to
64 characters consisting of any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Remember that your passphrase should be as unique as possible to protect your wireless
network and deter hackers or unauthorized access to your network.
9.
2.4 GHz
and
5 GHz
network configurations are created for your wireless network. Click
Next.
The Wi-Fi security type is created. The WPA2-PSK security code is the strongest security
default.
10.
Click
Next
to start the Wi-Fi Security mode.
WPA2-PSK, the default security code, is automatically set and the network settings are
displayed.
11.
Click
Apply
to accept or
Previous
to change the configuration.
Manually Set Up a Wireless Network on Your Computer
Note
: The steps for setting up a wireless network may differ slightly depending on the Windows
operating system running on your computer. The following steps apply to Windows 7 systems.
1.
From the Windows taskbar, click
Start
button and then click
Control Panel
.
2.
Click
View network status and tasks.
3.
Click
Set up a new connection or network
.
4.
Click
Connect to the Internet
.
Note
: The
You are already connected to the Internet
message may appear. Ignore this
message and proceed with the next step.
Page 23 / 57
Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
SBG6782-AC Wireless Cable Modem & Router
•
User Guide
14
365-095-23865 x.1
5.
Click
Set up a new connection anyway
and then click
Wireless
.
6.
Scroll down and select the
MOTOROLA
wireless network name (see
SSID-2.4
listed on the
SBG6782-AC gateway label located on the bottom of the gateway).
Notes
:
ο
SSID-2.4
lists the default network name assigned to your wireless network.
2.4
refers to
the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi frequency range used by most wireless devices. The 5 GHz frequency
provides better performance, if your device is capable of performing at that frequency
level. However, the 2.4 GHz is more widely used and is compatible with a higher number
of wireless devices.
ο
We recommend that you use the default SSID name assigned to your gateway (located
on the gateway label). You have the option to change the network name to one that may
be easier for you to remember.
7.
Enter
Network security key code
in the Security key field (see
WPA-PSK
code listed on the
SBG6782-AC gateway label) and then click
OK
to complete the wireless network connection.
A Connected status message showing the wireless network connection should display.
8.
Close the Wireless Network Connection window.
Connect Your WPS-Enabled Devices
Note
: Use the WPS Pairing button option to connect your wireless devices. Your computer
hardware must support WPS and also have WPA security compatibility.
1.
Power ON the gateway and other WPS-enabled devices that you want to connect to a
wireless network.
2.
Press the
WPS
button located on the top of the SBG6782-AC.
3.
Press and hold the
WPS
button on your WPS-enabled computer or other device for 5 to 10
seconds.
4.
Repeat step 3 for each additional WPS-enabled device.
Test Your Wireless Network Connection
Perform the following test to verify that the SBG6782-AC and other wireless devices can
connect to your wireless network:
1.
If connected, disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and the SBG6782-AC.
2.
Open a web browser on your computer.
3.
Type a valid URL (for example,
www.motorola.com/us/support
) in the address bar, and then
click or press
Enter
.
If the ARRIS Motorola website did not open, please call ARRIS SURFboard Technical Support
at
1-877-466-8646
for assistance.
Page 24 / 57
Managing Your Gateway and Connected Networks
SBG6782-AC Wireless Cable Modem & Router
•
User Guide
15
365-095-23865 x.1
Managing Your Gateway and
Connected Networks
Use the SBG6782-AC Web Manager to view and monitor the configuration settings and
operational status of your gateway. You can also configure your network connections and
wireless security settings.
Start the Gateway Web Manager
Note
: Use the following default user name and password to log on to the SBG6782-AC Web
Manager for the first time. For network security, we highly recommend that you change the user
name and password after logging on. See
Change the Default User Name and Password
for
more information.
1.
Open any web browser on the computer connected to the SBG6782-AC.
2.
In the Address bar, type
for the SBG6782-AC Web Manager IP
address, and then press
Enter
. The gateway Login screen displays.
3.
Type the default username and password. Both entries are case-sensitive.
Username:
admin
Password:
motorola
4.
Click
Login
to open the SBG6782-AC Web Manager. The Launch Quick Start Wizard screen
displays
Figure 5 – Quick Start Wizard Opening Screen
Note
: If you cannot access the HTML screens in the Gateway Web Manager, please call the
ARRIS SURFboard Technical Support Center for assistance.
6
Page 25 / 57
Managing Your Gateway and Connected Networks
SBG6782-AC Wireless Cable Modem & Router
•
User Guide
16
365-095-23865 x.1
Gateway Web Manager Menu Options
The SBG6782-AC main menu buttons are displayed along the top of the SBG6782-AC Web
Manager screen. To display the drop-down submenu options, click the menu button.
Figure 6 – SBG6782-AC Web Manager Main Menu Buttons
The SBG6782-AC main menu and related submenu option links are also displayed along the
bottom of the SBG6782-AC Web Manager screen. To open a submenu option, click the link.
Figure 7 – SBG6782-AC Web Manager Main Menu Links
Table 4 – SBG6782-AC Web Manager Main Menu Options
MENU OPTION
FUNCTION
Home
Displays the Quick Start Wizard main screen
Status
Provides information about the gateway hardware and
software, MAC address, gateway IP address, serial number,
and related information.
Additional screens provide diagnostic tools and also allow you
to change your gateway user name and password.
Basic
Configures the gateway IP-related configuration data,
including Network Configuration, WAN Connection Type,
DHCP, and DDNS
Advanced
Controls Internet protocols which configure and monitor how
the gateway routes IP traffic on the SBG6782-AC.
Wireless
Configures and monitors the gateway wireless networking
features

Rate

4 / 5 based on 1 vote.

Popular Arris Models

Famous Router IPs
Famous Router Companies
Bookmark Our Site

Press Ctrl + D to add this site to your favorites!

Share
Top