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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.

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2. Type home or 192.168.2.1 in the address bar.

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3. Click Wireless.

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4. Ensure wireless security is enabled.

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

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

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

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

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9. Scroll to and click Save.

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