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SmartRG 516 Wireless Network Instructions

Managing your wireless network

To connect devices wirelessly such as your smartphone, tablet or laptop, you can find the respective Wi-Fi band name (often called SSID) and password (often called Key) on the back or bottom of your modem.

Wireless bands explained

Your Primus high-speed Internet service includes a modem with two wireless bands, 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz. Each band has a separate name and password which you will find on the back or bottom of your modem.

2.4 GHz band: is best for providing Wi-Fi coverage for stationary devices that need consistent ongoing connection, such as internet-connected appliances or a router. This band also has the broadest range throughout your home.

5GHz band: Some devices may give you the option to use this band which provides a faster speed but a smaller range. 

Changing your password and network name

It's important to protect Wi-Fi by ensuring it can only be accessed with a password. 

To create your own unique and easy-to-remember Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password (Key), follow these steps:

  1. Using Chrome or Firefox, open your web browser and go to 192.168.1.1
  2. Near the top right of the page, click on Advanced Configuration.
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  3. Login using the username admin and password admin.
  4. Click on Wireless at the left-hand side of the page.
  5. Click on Basic at the left-hand side of the page.
  6. To modify your SSID, edit the in the SSIS field.
    • Some versions of the software might be separated with a section for the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz on the left-hand side menu.
  7. Once you complete this step, click Apply/Save. Located at the bottom of the page.

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  8. To modify your password, under Wireless, click on ‘Security’ on the left-hand side of the page.
    • Some versions of the software might be separated with a Security tab separately for the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz on the left-hand side menu.
  9. You can edit the Wi-Fi password in the WPA/WAPI passphrase field.
  10. Once you complete this step, click Apply/Save located at the bottom of the page.

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  11. Repeat these steps for the other band if required.

That’s it!  Your wireless network should now be secure and ready to use.

 Adding a wireless device to your home Wi-Fi network  

Make sure the wireless setting is turned on. This is usually in settings or preferences on your device. You should see a list of all wireless networks within range. Click on the network name you created and then enter your password.