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Actiontec R1000H: Set up the wireless network

Set up Wi-Fi on my R1000H 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 username and password and hit Login. If you don't remember your password, click Forgot your password and follow the onscreen instructions.
  5. Click Wireless Setup

  6. Make sure Wireless Radio is enabled. If it is not enabled, click it.

  7. If you'd like to change the network name (SSID) click the text field next to SSID name and make the desired changed. The SSID by default is "BELLALIANT" followed by the last 3 digits of the serial number found on the sticker on the Actiontec R1000H. (ie BELLALIANT743)
  8. Make sure Security is set to WPA or WPA2 and WPA Type is set to WPA or WPA2 Personal.
  9. To set the network password, you can either use the default encryption key (shown in green) or you can set a custom key. To set a custom key, click Use Custom Key/Passphrase then enter the desired password.
  10. Click Apply to save any changes.