Changing Wi-Fi Network Name And Password; Important Messages; Managing Connected Devices; Parental Controls - AT&T MF279 User Manual

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Changing Wi-Fi Network Name and Password

You can customize your AT&T Wireless Internet device's Wi-Fi network name (SSID)
and password using the AT&T Wireless Internet Manager. On any device that is
connected to the AT&T Wireless Internet device, enter http://att.wirelessinternet
directly into your browser address field. Log in using "attadmin" (or your customized
login). Go to Settings
Wi-Fi
Basic to change your network name and Settings
Wi-Fi
Security to change your password.
NOTE: You will need to reconnect all Wi-Fi devices using the new information.

Important Messages

Your AT&T Wireless Internet device is able to receive important messages from
AT&T regarding new software updates and your service plan. You cannot respond
to these messages.
To view your messages, use any device that is connected to the AT&T Wireless
Internet device and enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser
address field. Log in using "attadmin" (or your customized login), and go to Messages.

Managing Connected Devices

You can view devices currently connected to your AT&T Wireless Internet device and
block/unblock devices using the AT&T Wireless Internet Manager. On any device that
is connected to the AT&T Wireless Internet device, enter http://att.wirelessinternet
directly into your browser address field. Log in using "attadmin" (or your customized
login), and go to Connected Devices.

Parental Controls

With Parental Controls, you can manage permitted websites and set time restrictions.
To manage Parental Controls, use any device that is connected to the AT&T Wireless
Internet device and enter http://att.wirelessinternet directly into your browser
address field. Log in using "attadmin" (or your customized login), and go to Parental
Controls. From here, you can:
• Select a connected device and add it to the Parental Controls Device List.
• Manage permitted websites and restricted time settings.
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