Specifications

Set Up Basics
Cox Business Internet Gateway Admin Guide 7
Section
Field Description
Wi-Fi Radio 1 Network and
Wi-Fi Radio 2 Network (continued)
Security Mode: Allows you to select a wireless
security mode to help protect your network. If you
select Disable, your wireless network is not secure
and any wireless device within range may
connect to it.
Note: The factory default Wireless Security Mode
is WPA or WPA2-Personal.
Encryption: Allows you to select a level of
encryption based on the wireless security mode
you choose.
Passphrase: The passphrase key for the gateway.
The key can be from 8 to 63 characters. The
factory default passphrase is equal to the 9-digit
serial number of your gateway, which can be found
on the rating label attached to your wireless
gateway. The Show Key box toggles the
passphrase between hidden characters and clear
text.
Use the following steps to configure the Wi-Fi Radio 1 (2.4GHz) and 2 (5.0GHz) Networks.
1. Log in to the system and click the Setup menu in the toolbar.
2. Click the Quick Setup tab.
3. Scroll to the Wi-Fi Radio 1 Network section and use the information in the Field
Description column in the table above to help you populate the fields.
4. Repeat step 3 for the Wi-Fi Radio 2 Network section.
a. Note that the SSID network names can be configured the same for each
radio. Most devices (phones, tablets and computer) will auto select the best
available network based upon the hardware capabilities of the device. If the
admin wants uses to be aware of the network capabilities the SSIDs could
be labeled to include 2.4 or 5.0 as an example.
5. Click the Save Settings button.