Chapter 4: Setting up a Wi-Fi network connection
Figure 8: ARRIS SURFboard Manager mobile app opening screens
6. Continue to follow the mobile app prompts to configure your Wi-Fi home network
connection.
For additional information or instructions for using the mobile app, see the ARRIS
SURFboard Manager Mobile App User Guide available online at
ARRIS SURFboard
Manager
.
Set up a Wi-Fi network connection using your
client device
Note: You will need the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Security Key
(Network Password) to connect your client devices to your home network. The
default network name and network password are listed on the SBG8300
Wi-Fi cable
modem label
(page 14).
Choose one of the options listed below for the client device you are using to set up a Wi-Fi
network connection on your home network. Repeat for each additional device:
■
Personal Computer (PC) – Select one of the following:
●
Quick connect using the Windows task bar (page 22)
●
Connect using the Windows control panel (page 24)
The steps for setting up your Wi-Fi network connection may differ slightly depending
on the version of Microsoft Windows running on your client device. The steps used
in this section apply to Windows 7.
Android device
From any screen on your client device:
1.
Select
to open the Settings screen.
SURFboard
®
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