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Connecting to wifi on Gen 5 Ht2000w modem
Just had the new Gen 5 router installed yesterday. The technician chose to just connect my other wifi router to the new modem. I was trying to access the wifi on the gen5 router from my ipad, but i...
GailWasiskiMile,
If you look at the back of the HT2000W, you will see a sticker that lists the name of both Wifi networks on your modem, as well as the passwords for each network. Have you tried using that information to connect?
It's also possible that the technician disabled the HT2000W wifi since you had a system available... Having two wireless devices present with in the same area can cause signal conflicts. If the radios are disabled, you can re-enable them by following the following instructions.
1: Go to http://systemcontrolcenter.com OR http://192.168.0.1
2: Click on Wifi Settings
3: You will need to enter the password, by default it is admin
4: Click on each wifi setting and make sure the SSID Enable is checked to enable the radio, then click save settings.
Thanks,
C0RR0SIVE
If connecting to the 2.4Ghz radio (like most people should), should I disable the 5Ghz radio since I am not going to use it or just leave it alone? Would it be better for security to disable it or does it matter?
The 5Ghz radio has no impact on the 2.4Ghz band, and doesn't increase security by disabling it to be honest. I would leave it on personally, as I instruct guests that come to my house to use the 5Ghz band if their device supports it, as it keeps them off the 2.4Ghz band that I frequently use.
