Setup Router logo in white Setup router name logo in white
Get Software

Setup WiFi on the Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers

Thumbnail image of Setup Router Staff
Setup Router Staff
(Last Updated: ) | Reading Time: 4 minutes

The Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers 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.

Other Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers Guides

This is the wifi guide for the Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers. 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.

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 Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers

To get started configuring the Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers WiFi settings you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.

To login to the Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers, follow our Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers Login Guide.

Find the WiFi Settings on the Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers

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 Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers router.

This guide will begin on the Main page of the Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers router. To configure the wireless settings, select the option in the left sidebar labeled Advanced Settings.

Then in the main box, choose the tab titled Wi-Fi, then Network below that.

Change the WiFi Settings on the Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers

wifi wireless
This is the wifi setup page from your Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers router.
  • Make sure Enable Wi-Fi is On.
  • Change the SSID to something you come up with. It can be anything you like, but we recommend avoiding personal information for you security. Click this link to learn more.
  • Now skip down to the Wi-Fi Channel. Make sure you are using a channel that is not overlapped by another. To avoid overlapping, everyone should use channels 1,6, or 11. Find out why in this guide.
  • There should be a Save button near the bottom of the page, go ahead and click it before continuing.
  • Now click Security at the top of the page.
router wifi security wireless
This is the wifi security page from your Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers router.
  • On this page there is a large list of different security options. For the best security, choose WPA2 Personal AES. This is found in the column to the right. If you are interested in learning why this is the best option, read this guide.
  • Next is the Wi-Fi Passphrase. This is the password you use to access your internet. It needs to be strong. Try and use a minimum of 14 characters and at least one symbol, number, and capital letter.
  • Click Save.

That's it, your wireless network is now more secure.

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 Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers Info

Don't forget about our other Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers info that you might be interested in.

This is the wifi guide for the Sierra Wireless AC763S Rogers. We also have the following guides for the same router: