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Setup WiFi on the 2wire 2700HG-D

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The 2wire 2700HG-D router is considered a wireless router because it offers WiFi connectivity. WiFi, or simply wireless, allows you to connect various devices to your router, such as wireless printers, smart televisions, and WiFi enabled smartphones.

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Other 2wire 2700HG-D Guides

This is the wifi guide for the 2wire 2700HG-D v6.1. We also have the following guides for the same router:

WiFi Terms

Before we get started there is a little bit of background info that you should be familiar with.

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Wireless Name

Your wireless network needs to have a name to uniquely identify it from other wireless networks. If you are not sure what this means we have a guide explaining what a wireless name is that you can read for more information.

Wireless Password

An important part of securing your wireless network is choosing a strong password.

Wireless Channel

Picking a WiFi channel is not always a simple task. Be sure to read about WiFi channels before making the choice.

Encryption

You should almost definitely pick WPA2 for your networks encryption. If you are unsure, be sure to read our WEP vs WPA guide first.

Login To The 2wire 2700HG-D

To get started configuring the 2wire 2700HG-D WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the 2wire 2700HG-D, follow our 2wire 2700HG-D Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the 2wire 2700HG-D

If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.

router status mac address internet IP
This is the status page from your 2wire 2700HG-D router.

This guide begins on the Home page of the 2Wire 2700HG-D vQT04-6.1.5.48 router. Let's first go to the page where you can change your WiFi name, also called the SSID. Click the choice on this page labeled Wireless Setup, it is the center choice, and is silver in color.

Now, you should be in the Wireless Setup section, and on the Basic Settings page. If you are not, click the option in the left sidebar labeled Basic Settings, it's the top choice.

Change the WiFi Settings on the 2wire 2700HG-D

wifi wireless
This is the wifi setup page from your 2wire 2700HG-D router.

You should now be on the Basic Settings page.

  1. Turn Wireless ON. Make sure that the button labeled On is selected.
  2. Change the SSID setting to any name or code you want. This is referring to your WiFi name. Enter the name or code you want associated with your network. When someone is accessing your network, this is the name you give them to find your network. Don't use your name or address here, this might be tempting to a potential hacker. To learn more about wireless names check out our guide on the subject, wireless name.
  3. Secure your wireless network by clicking on the button next to Auto WPA or WPA2. Make sure that Auto WPA or WPA2 is selected. This is the type of encryption the router will use when sending your personal data. WPA2 is the most secure.
  4. Select a Key. This is the password you and your family and friends will use to access your network. The password you choose here shouldn't contain any personal information. It needs to contain some capitals, and numbers, and we strongly recommend not using any known words found in any dictionary. For more information about how to create a strong password check out our guide on the subject, how to choose a strong password.
  5. Click Apply when you are finished on this page.

You have now finished setting up the basics, click the choice in the left sidebar titled, WPA or WPA2.

wireless protected setup
This is the wifi wps page from your 2wire 2700HG-D router.

This takes you to the WPA or WPA2 page of the 2Wire 2700HG-D vQT04-6.1.5.48 router.

On this page:

  1. Select WPA or WPA2. We recommend choosing WPA2 Only. This is the best choice available today. For more information on why, click the link to our guide on WEP vs. WPA.
  2. Enter the PSK for your network below. Make sure to enter the same key as you entered on the previous page.
  3. Click the Apply button near the bottom when you are finished.

To broadcast or not broadcast your SSID or Network Name click the choice on the left labeled SSID Broadcast.

wifi wireless
This is the wifi setup page from your 2wire 2700HG-D router.

If you want to broadcast your Network Name, it is seen by all surrounding networks. It is also easier to access for you and anyone you want to access it.

If you choose to not broadcast your Network Name, it is invisible to the general public but not to your neighborhood hacker. A hacker has the tools to scan for all SSID's whether they are hidden or not. The bottom line is that your Network Name is just your Network identification, not a password. To keep a potential hacker away from you, create a strong password instead.

Don't forget to click the Apply button if you have made any changes.

To set change your WiFi channel click the option on the left labeled Channel.

router Wi-Fi channel ssid mode
This is the wifi channel page from your 2wire 2700HG-D router.
  1. Select Channel. If you choose to pick a channel manually, choose 1,6, or 11. In the United States these are the best channels to choose. For more information on why, check out our guide on WiFi channels.
  2. Select Wireless Power Level. Go ahead and leave this at it's default value.
  3. Click Apply when you are finished on this page.

That's it, you did it!

Possible Problems when Changing your WiFi Settings

After making these changes to your router you will almost definitely have to reconnect any previously connected devices. This is usually done at the device itself and not at your computer.

Other 2wire 2700HG-D Info

Don't forget about our other 2wire 2700HG-D info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the 2wire 2700HG-D v6.1. We also have the following guides for the same router: