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Setup WiFi on the 2wire 2701HG-D

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The 2wire 2701HG-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 2701HG-D Guides

This is the wifi guide for the 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest. 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 2701HG-D

To get started configuring the 2wire 2701HG-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 2701HG-D, follow our 2wire 2701HG-D Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the 2wire 2701HG-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 2701HG-D router.

Beginning on the Home page of the 2Wire 2701HG-D Qwest router, click the link in the center of the page labeled Wireless Setup.

By default this should take you to the Basic Settings page. If not, click the choice in the left sidebar labeled Basic Settings.

Change the WiFi Settings on the 2wire 2701HG-D

wifi wireless
This is the wifi setup page from your 2wire 2701HG-D router.

Starting at the top of the page:

  1. Turn Wireless ON. Make sure the dot titled On is selected.
  2. Change the SSID setting to any name or code you want. In the SSID box, enter the network name you would like to use to identify your network from the others around you. Don't use any personal information such as a name or phone number. For more information on WiFi names check out our guide on wireless names.
  3. Secure your wireless network by clicking on the button next to Auto WPA or WPA2. Mark the dot labeled Auto WPA or WPA2 .
  4. Select a Key. This is the password you and your friends will use to access your network. Mark the dot labeled Create a Auto WPA or WPA2 Key. Then, place your cursor in the box available. This should not contain any personal information, or words from any dictionary. You should make it as long and random as possible. Include numbers, symbols, and capital letters in your password. For more information on how to make a strong memorable password, check out our guide on how to choose a strong password.
  5. Click the Apply button when you are finished on this page.

Look in the left sidebar and click the option titled WPA or WPA2.

router wifi security wireless
This is the wifi security page from your 2wire 2701HG-D router.

You should now be on a page like the one you see above.

  1. Select WPA or WPA2. Use the drop down menu to choose the option of WPA2 Only. WPA2 is the strongest security available on the market today. For more information on this, take a look at our WEP vs. WPA guide.
  2. Enter the PSK for your network below. Under this is a box labeled Pre-Shared Key (PSK) for Home Network. Make sure to enter the same Key you entered on the last page in step 4.
  3. Click the Apply button before leaving this page.

Next is the SSID Broadcast. Tick the choice on the left side of the page labeled SSID Broadcast.

wifi network
This is the wifi network page from your 2wire 2701HG-D router.
  1. Set SSID mode. Choose either Enable or Disable. If you choose Enable, it is easier to access and is visible to the general public. If you choose Disable, it is harder to access for family and friends and is invisible to the general public. This does not mean you are invisible to hackers. They have scanning tools to locate all networks whether they are visible or not.
  2. Don't forget to click the Apply button if you have made any changes.

The last page we will visit is the Channel page. Tick the link in the left sidebar titled Channel.

router Wi-Fi channel ssid mode
This is the wifi channel page from your 2wire 2701HG-D router.

You should now be on a page like the one above.

  1. Select Channel. You can either choose Auto which means the router will choose for you or you can choose a channel manually. If you choose manually we strongly recommend using either channel 1,6, or 11. For more information on why you should only use these three channels, check out our WiFi channels guide.
  2. Select Wireless Power Level. We suggest leaving this setting at it's default unless you are noticing router performance issues. If you need more or less power to your router's signal, adjust this accordingly.
  3. Finally, click the Apply button before exiting.

You did it, congratulations!

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 2701HG-D Info

Don't forget about our other 2wire 2701HG-D info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the 2wire 2701HG-D Qwest. We also have the following guides for the same router: