Managing your wireless network
To connect devices wirelessly such as your smartphone, tablet or laptop, you can find the respective Wi-Fi network name (often called SSID) and password (often called Key) on the back or bottom of your modem.
Your Distributel high speed Internet service includes a modem, which has two wireless bands 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz. Each of these bands has a separate name and password which you will find on the back or bottom of your modem.
2.4Ghz 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 for 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. Open your web browser and go to 192.168.1.1/admin
2. Click on Managed gateway (advanced).
3. Log in using the username admin and the factory set 8-digit password you will find on the bottom of your modem.
4. To change the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password (Key) for the 5GHz Band:
- On the top menu, select Wireless.
- On the left menu, select Radio >> Wireless Interface >> 5 GHz.
5. Click Primary Network.
6. Go to Network Name (SSID) and enter an easy to remember name, and enter an easy to remember password in the WPA Pre-Shared Key field. Your password must contain at least 8 characters.
7. Ensure AES is selected in WPA Encryption and click Apply to save your changes.
Repeat these steps for the 2.4GHz Band.
That’s it! Your wireless network should now be secure and ready to use.
Connecting a device to your Wi-Fi
To connect a device to your wireless network, check that the wireless setting on the device is turned on (usually this is found in settings or preferences). The device will list all wireless networks in range. Select the network name you created and enter the new password you created.
