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Encryption Method
B.
• Select an encryption method.
The encryption method encrypts the data between your computer and your Wireless Gateway.
WPA-TKIP is the encryption method that is compatible with most computers. WPA2-PSK (AES)
provides better performance and security and should be selected, but only if you are certain that
your computer is compatible. Otherwise, select WPA-TKIP.
WiFi Network Password
C.
• Create a case-sensitive Network Password. (This will be required by any computer to access your
secure wireless network.)
• For future reference, write your WiFi Network Password here:
IMPORTANT Final Step in Setting Up Your Secure Network
D.
• Click Finish. Since you have changed your WiFi settings, your computer will no longer be
connected to your Wireless Gateway.
• View Available Wireless Networks and select the WiFi Network Name you created in step 3A.
• Enter the WiFi Network Password (case-sensitive) you created in step 3C.
• You should now be connected to the Internet.
• Test your connection by opening a web browser and typing in a valid URL (www.xfinity.com).
Upon initial setup (or after a Factory Reset), when accessing in a http://10.0.0.1 web browser, the Home
Network Wizard appears. Subsequently, you will be directed to the Web Management Interface, where you
will be able to view and change settings on your Wireless Gateway.
When connecting additional computers and devices to your Internet and Voice Wireless Gateway, use the
personalized WiFi Network Name and WiFi Network Password you created in Steps 3A and 3C.
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