Wireless Setup
Please make sure your connection is working correctly using Ethernet or USB before you try to connect using wireless.
Before you begin, please make sure you have identified your modem by following the instructions on the "Identify My Modem" page.
Follow the instructions that apply to your modem type:
- Zoom X6 (4-port + wireless)
- SpeedStream 6520 (4-port + wireless)
- Siemens Gigaset SE567 (4-port + wireless)
Instructions for Zoom X6 (4-port + wireless)
On the Zoom X6 configuration page, click on "Wireless"
You should see the following screen. Make sure that "Wireless Status" is "Enable". (If you make any changes, you will have to click on "Save Changes" and then "Write Settings to Flash".) You should now be able to connect using wireless. This is a good test to make sure everything is working so far, but it is strongly recommended that you encrypt your wireless network. Otherwise your neighbours and other people nearby will be able to use your Internet connection. You are responsible for all use of your Internet connection.
If all your computers using wireless are a few years old or newer, you can probably change the Profile to "802.11g Only". This works a little better than "b + g", so it is a good idea to try it and see if it works. Remember to click on "Save Changes" and then "Write Settings to Flash" if you make any changes.
Encryption
You have a few different options for wireless encryption as shown in the picture:
Some encryption methods are more secure than others. You can only choose one encryption method. Here they are listed in order of preference:
- WPA2
- WPA
- WEP-128 bit
- WEP-64 bit
WPA2
Set up WPA2 as follows. The WPA Passphrase should be really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Leave the Region as "UNITED STATES" even though we are in Canada. Once you are finished making changes, be sure you click on "Save Changes" and then "Write Settings to Flash".
WPA
Set up WPA as follows. The WPA Passphrase should be really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Leave the Region as "UNITED STATES" even though we are in Canada. Once you are finished making changes, be sure you click on "Save Changes" and then "Write Settings to Flash".
WEP-128 bit
Set up WEP-128 bit as follows. Put a checkmark next to "Passphrase", then type in a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Leave the Region as "UNITED STATES" even though we are in Canada. Once you are finished making changes, be sure you click on "Save Changes" and then "Write Settings to Flash".
WEP-64 bit
Set up WEP-64 bit as follows. Put a checkmark next to "Passphrase", then type in a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Leave the Region as "UNITED STATES" even though we are in Canada. Once you are finished making changes, be sure you click on "Save Changes" and then "Write Settings to Flash".
Saving Changes
When you are finished making changes, you must save them. Click on "Save Changes". Wait for the page to reload.
Once the page has reloaded, click on "Write Settings to Flash", then wait for the page to reload again. It is important to wait to make sure the settings are written to flash properly, otherwise the settings will be gone the next time the modem is turned off.
You can now surf the Internet wirelessly!
Instructions for SpeedStream 6520 (4-port + wireless)
Follow these instructions for configuring the wireless when going through the SpeedStream 6520 setup wizard of the web interface. You should see the following screen. Make sure that "Wireless Interface" is set to "Enable" and click on "Next".
The default "Security Mode" is "Disable Security". You can try connecting this way using wireless. This is a good test to make sure everything is working so far, but it is strongly recommended that you do not leave security disabled. Otherwise your neighbours and other people nearby will be able to use your Internet connection. You are responsible for all use of your Internet connection.
Security Mode (Encryption)
You have a few different options for the security mode. Some methods are more secure than others. You can only choose one method. Here they are listed in order of preference:
- WPA-PSK TKIP
- WEP 128-bits
- WEP 64-bits
Set up WPA-PSK TKIP as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WPA-PSK TKIP". Click on "Next".
The "Shared Key" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Click on "Next". You are finished setting up WPA-PSK TKIP encryption (security).
WEP 128-bits
Set up WEP 128-bits as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WEP 128-bits". Click on "Next".
The "Passphrase" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. Click on "Generate Keys". You will need to enter these same settings on your computer.
Make sure you write down the "128 Bit Key". You may need to enter it on your computer(s). Now, click on "Next". You are finished setting up WEP 128-bits encryption (security).
WEP 64-bits
Set up WEP 64-bits as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WEP 64-bits". Click on "Next".
The "Passphrase" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. Click on "Generate Keys". You will need to enter these same settings on your computer.
Make sure you write down the 64 Bit Keys. You may need to enter this information on your computer(s). Now, click on "Next". You are finished setting up WEP 64-bits encryption (security).
You can now surf the Internet wirelessly!
Instructions for Siemens Gigaset SE567 (4-port + wireless)
Follow these instructions for configuring the wireless when going through the Siemens Gigaset SE567 setup wizard of the web interface. You should see the following screen. Make sure that "Wireless Interface" is set to "Enable" and click on "Next".
The default "Security Mode" is "Disable Security". You can try connecting this way using wireless. This is a good test to make sure everything is working so far, but it is strongly recommended that you do not leave security disabled. Otherwise your neighbours and other people nearby will be able to use your Internet connection. You are responsible for all use of your Internet connection.
Security Mode (Encryption)
You have a few different options for the security mode. Some methods are more secure than others. You can only choose one method. Here they are listed in order of preference:
- WPA2-PSK AES
- WPA2-PSK TKIP
- WPA-PSK AES
- WPA-PSK TKIP
- WEP 128-bits
- WEP 64-bits
WPA2-PSK AES
Set up WPA2-PSK AES as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WPA2-PSK AES". Click on "Next".
The "Shared Key" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Click on "Next". You are finished setting up WPA2-PSK AES encryption (security).
WPA2-PSK TKIP
Set up WPA2-PSK TKIP as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WPA2-PSK TKIP". Click on "Next".
The "Shared Key" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Click on "Next". You are finished setting up WPA2-PSK TKIP encryption (security).
WPA-PSK AES
Set up WPA-PSK AES as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WPA-PSK AES". Click on "Next".
The "Shared Key" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Click on "Next". You are finished setting up WPA-PSK AES encryption (security).
WPA-PSK TKIP
Set up WPA-PSK TKIP as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WPA-PSK TKIP". Click on "Next".
The "Shared Key" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. You will need to enter these same settings on your computer. Click on "Next". You are finished setting up WPA-PSK TKIP encryption (security).
WEP 128-bits
Set up WEP 128-bits as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WEP 128-bits". Click on "Next".
The "Passphrase" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. Click on "Generate Keys". You will need to enter these same settings on your computer.
Make sure you write down the "128 Bit Key". You may need to enter it on your computer(s). Now, click on "Next". You are finished setting up WEP 128-bits encryption (security).
WEP 64-bits
Set up WEP 64-bits as follows. For "Security Mode" select "WEP 64-bits". Click on "Next".
The "Passphrase" should be a passphrase that is really long and hard to guess. Click on "Generate Keys". You will need to enter these same settings on your computer.
Make sure you write down the 64 Bit Keys. You may need to enter this information on your computer(s). Now, click on "Next". You are finished setting up WEP 64-bits encryption (security).
You can now surf the Internet wirelessly!
