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Actiontec GT784WN: Set up wireless network

Setting up your wireless network is easy. Simply watch our instructional video or follow our detailed step-by-step.

Set up Wi-Fi on your GT784WN modem:

 
  1. From a computer already connected to your network, open up your browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox or Safari).
  2. Open a web browser
  3. Type: 192.168.2.1 and then hit Enter.
  4. Enter the admin username and password, then Click Login. if you don't remember your password, you can find it on the sticker located on your modem.
  5. Click Wireless Setup.Under Set the wireless radio state, make sure Wireless Radio is enabled. If not, click it.
  6. If you'd like to change the network name (SSID), click the field next to Network Name and make the desired changes.
  7. Click Wireless Security.
  8. To set your network password, you can use the default encryption key found on your modem (also shown in green beside Security key), or you can set a custom password. To set a custom password, click Use Custom Security Key/Passphrase then enter the desired password.
  9. Leave Advanced Settings as default.
  10. Click Apply.