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Note: Remember to use a unique combination of letters, numbers, and special
characters to create a more secure password. See
(page 50) for more information.
10. Select
Hide characters
displaying in the field.
11. Select Start this connection automatically so that your wireless devices will automatically
connect to your wireless network when they are powered on.
12. Click Next to complete the wireless network setup.
The Successfully added <Network name> message for your new wireless network should
appear.
13. Click Close to exit.
Test Your Wireless Network Connection
Perform the following connectivity test to check that wireless connections were established
for the SBG6700-AC and the other wireless devices on your home network:
1. Check if your wireless devices successfully connected to your wireless network, then
disconnect the Ethernet cable, if connected, from your computer and the SBG6700-AC.
2. Check that the Wireless LED on the SBG6700-AC front panel is lit SOLID green.
3. Open a web browser on your computer, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome,
Firefox, or Safari.
4. Type a valid URL (such as www.surfboard.com) in the address bar and then press Enter.
If the website failed to open, please contact your service provider or call ARRIS Technical
Support at 1-877-466-8646 for assistance.
Connect Your WPS-Enabled Wireless Device
You can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Pairing button on the SBG6700-AC to connect
your WPS-enabled wireless devices. WPS automatically assigns a random wireless network
name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Security Key (network password) to the SBG6700-AC and your other
WPS-enabled wireless devices to connect them to your wireless network. See
Your Wireless Network
network.
Note: To use the WPS Pairing button option, your computer hardware must support WPS and
also have WPA security compatibility.
1. Power ON the SBG6700-AC and your other WPS-enabled wireless devices that you want to
connect to your wireless network.
2. Press and hold the WPS button located on the top of the SBG6700-AC for five to 10
seconds and then release (see
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Chapter 5: Setting Up a Wireless Network Connection
checkbox to prevent your Security Key (network password) from
(page 40) for more information on setting up WPS on your wireless
Front Panel
reserved.
Prevent Unauthorized Access
(page 14) for the SBG6700-AC front view).
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