Enable your Wi-Fi network security - Netgear 7550

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 turned your security off and want to turn it back on, or want to change to 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 Wireless.
3. WPA/WPA2 should be the default authentication type, and your current network password will be displayed.
4. In the WPA/WPA2 field, type your new Wi-Fi password. For 64-bit encryption, enter a 10-digit password made up of numbers and letters a-f or A-F.
5. 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.