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How to change existing wireless settings on my 2Wire 2701 modem

2Wire 2701

Steps to follow: 9
  • Open a web browser.
  • Type home or 192.168.2.1 in the address bar.
  • Click Wireless.
  • Ensure wireless security is enabled.
  • Click the drop-down menu next to Authentication type.
  • Select the authentication type you require (e.g. WPA2-PSK).
  • You can select Use default encryption key printed on the system label.
  • If you prefer using your own key (password), select Set custom encryption key and specify a password.
  • Scroll to and click Save.

1. Open a web browser.

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

2. Type home or 192.168.2.1 in the address bar.

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

3. Click Wireless.

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

4. Ensure wireless security is enabled.

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

5. Click the drop-down menu next to Authentication type.

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

6. Select the authentication type you require (e.g. WPA2-PSK).

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

7. You can select Use default encryption key printed on the system label.

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

8. If you prefer using your own key (password), select Set custom encryption key and specify a password.

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

9. Scroll to and click Save.

Illustration of this step

Your modem comes with a variety of default settings that can be changed. For example, to connect to the Wi-Fi network, you'll need to know the password. You can change these settings so that it's more memorable.

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