- Make sure your 2Wire or Pace gateway and computer are connected by an Ethernet cable, and the connection is secure on both ends.
- Go to http://gateway.2wire.net/ or http://172.16.1.254/ from your home computer (clicking this link will open a new tab or window in your browser, and this page will stay open behind it).
If this doesn't work, or your screen looks different than the pictures below, call 1.800.SASKTEL (1.800.727.5835) for technical support (hours, menu options) anytime.
- Click Wireless.
- Choose or enter the following settings:
Item/field Setting Enable Wireless Interface Default: Enabled
(check the box if it's not already checked)
Network Name (SSID) Enter your wireless network name. If you don't know what it is, see Your gateway information.
Wireless Security Default: Enabled
(check the box if it's not already checked)
We recommend having wireless security enabled.Authentication Type If all wireless devices are compatible with WPA encryption, we recommend using one of these settings: - WPA2-PSK (most recommended)
- WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK
- WPA-PSK
If you've tried all 3 WPA encryption types and none work, you can use WEP-Shared. Keep in mind that WEP is not as secure as WPA. See The Differences Between WEP and WPA for more information.
To change your wireless encryption, see Changing the Wi-Fi password on your 2Wire, Pace, or ARRIS gateway.
Wireless Key (WEP key or WPA key) Enter your Wireless Key (default Wi-Fi password). See Your gateway information. If you've tried all 3 WPA encryption types and none work, you can use WEP-Shared. Keep in mind that WEP is not as secure as WPA. See The Differences Between WEP and WPA for more information. - If the default password (key) doesn't work, it must have been changed. If you can't remember your custom password, see Resetting the system password.
- If you don't want to use the default password (key), see Changing the Wi-Fi password on your 2Wire, Pace, or ARRIS gateway.
- Click Save.
For help connecting Microsoft Windows wireless, visit Windows Wireless Help.
For help connecting Mac OS X wireless, visit Mac OSX Support.
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