Wireless Network; Wireless Network Name (Ssid); Wireless Security Mode; Encryption - Cisco DPC3825 User Manual

How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?
Section
WLAN
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Field Description

Wireless Network

Allows you to enable or disable the wireless network. Select the
desired option:

Enable

Disable

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Allows you to enter a name for your wireless network or to use the
default value. The value you enter he will be viewable on PCs and
other wireless client devices such as the wireless network name.
Note: The factory default Service Set Identifier (SSID) is either the
last 6 characters of the CM MAC Address or the SSID as identified on
the product label.
Some service providers supply a special wireless configuration card
that provides the SSID information and wireless security
information.

Wireless Security Mode

Allows you to select a wireless security mode to help protect your
network. If you select Disable then your wireless network is not
secure and any wireless device within range may connect to it. See
Wireless Security (on page 39) for detailed descriptions of wireless
security modes.
Note: The factory default Wireless Security Mode is WPA or
WPA2-Personal.

Encryption

Allows you to select a level of encryption based on the wireless
security mode you choose. See Wireless Security (on page 39) for
detailed descriptions of encryption.
Pre-Shared Key
The pre-shared key for the device. The key can be from 8 to 63
characters. The factory default Pre-Shared Key is equal to the 9-digit
serial number of your gateway. The serial number can be found on
the rating label attached to your wireless gateway.
Note: Your service provider may provide you with a wireless
configuration card that contains SSID and wireless security
configuration information for your home network that may differ
from what is described above.
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