Cisco DPC3941T User Manual

Configure Wireless Settings
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Use the descriptions and instructions in the following table to manually configure
the basic settings for wireless communication for the Residential Gateway. After you
make your selections, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Restore Default
Settings to set values back to factory default values.
Field Label Description
Wireless Network
Use this setting to Enable or Disable the wireless network.
Network Name for 5
GHz (SSID 2)
The SSID is the name of your wireless network. The SSID is
used by wireless technology to identify your network from
other wireless networks in the area. The SSID can be up to 32
characters long.
The factory-set SSID is HOME-XXXX-5 where XXXX is the last
4 digits of the cable modem MAC address, which is found on
the label located on the bottom of the Residential Gateway.
The factory-set SSID is a unique identity and does not need to
be changed unless you choose to do so.
Mode
Choose one of these options for the network mode:

802.11 a/n

801.11 n
Important: The following Security mode is recommended:
WPAWPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES).
Security Mode
Choose one of these options for the security mode

Open (risky)

WEP 64 bits (5 Ascii characters or 10 Hex digits)

WEP 128 bits (13 Ascii characters or 26 Hex digits)

WPA-PSK(TKIP) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)

WPA-PSK(AES) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)

WPA2-PSK(TKIP) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)

WPA2-PSK(AES) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex digits)

WPA2-PSK(TKIP/A ES) (8 to 63 Ascii characters or 64 Hex
digits)

WPAWPA2-PSK(TKIP/A ES) recommended (8 to 63 Ascii
characters or 64 Hex digits)
Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA2. WPA is
supported across a wider range of devices. Make sure to use a
strong passphrase. A strong passphrase is a string of random
characters at least 21 characters in length.
Channel Selection
Automatic. Select Automatic (factory default) to have channel
selected for you.
Manual. Select Manual to select channels from the Channel
field.

Cisco DPC3941T Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	DPC3941T
Category	Gateway
Language	English