--- title: Managing your SmartRG 808 wireless network description: "Setting up your home network just takes a few steps: You will need the name and password for your network. 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Find tips & tools to help you. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Centre](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/?hsLang=en) 2. [Internet](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/internet?hsLang=en) 3. [Manage Your Home Wi-Fi](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/internet?hsLang=en#manage-your-home-wi-fi) # Managing your SmartRG 808 wireless network Setting up your home network takes a few steps: You will need the name and password for your network. These are found on the bottom of your modem (sometimes they are called SSID and Key.) The Smart RG modem has two wireless bands: **2.4GHz** and **5GHz**. (Each band has a separate default name and password.) **2.4GHz** band is best for stationary devices that need consistent ongoing connections, for example, a router. It also has the widest range throughout your home. Some devices give you the option to use a **5GHz** band which is a faster speed but has a smaller range. #### **Changing the network name and password** We suggest protecting your home network with a password. **1.** Using Chrome or Firefox, open your browser and go to **192.168.0.1/admin ** **2.** Click on **Managed Gateway (advanced)**.  **3.** Login using the username **admin. ** Your passwordis the last **4 digits of the MAC and the last 4 digits of the S/N** found at the bottom of your modem. **4. **To change the network name and password for the **2.4 GHz band**: - On the top menu, select **Wireless**. - On the left menu, select **Radio \>\> Wireless Interface \>\> 2.4 GHz**. [![Wireless\_808\_7a](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/Wi-Fi%20Images/Wireless_808_7a.png?width=688&name=Wireless_808_7a.png)](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/Wi-Fi%20Images/Wireless_808_7a.png?hsLang=en) **5. **Click** Primary Network**. **6.** Go to **Network Name (SSID), enter** an easy-to-remember name, and then enter an easy-to-remember password (at least 8 characters) into **WPA Pre-Shared Key**. **7.** Be sure** AES **is selected in **WPA Encryption **and click **Apply** to save your changes. [![Wireless\_808\_7b](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/Wi-Fi%20Images/Wireless_808_7b.png?width=688&name=Wireless_808_7b.png)](https://helpcentre.distributel.ca/hubfs/Distributel%20Help%20Centre/Internet/Wi-Fi%20Images/Wireless_808_7b.png?hsLang=en) Repeat these steps for the 5 GHz band, and you're all set! #### 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. 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