Enable Wi-Fi network security - 2Wire 2701

Setting a password for your Wi-Fi home network is a smart, easy way to protect your network from unwanted users. Your AT&T Wi-Fi gateway comes with the security On and set to WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) by default. If you have changed the security to OFF, or just want to switch between WEP and WPA (Wi-Fi Protection Access) security, we can help with that.

WEP is the default set up for your Wi-Fi network, but WPA (Custom) is a more secure option to provide better data protection and access control.

1. Go to your gateway settings.
2. Select the Home Networks tab.
3. In Status at a Glance: Wireless Settings, select Edit Settings.
4. Make sure Enable is checked.
5. In the Authentication drop-down, select WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
6. Select Use custom pass phrase.
7. In the Key field, enter a new Wi-Fi password. You can define a 64-bit or 128-bit encryption key. 
   
   • For 64-bit encryption, enter a 10-digit password made up of numbers and letters a-f or A-F.
   • For 128-bit encryption, enter a 26-digit number made up of numbers and letters a-f or A-F.
8. Select Save.

Once you have successfully enabled or updated your Wi-Fi network security, you’ll need to connect all your Wi-Fi devices with the new password information.