If you would like to change your WiFi information in your Calix GigaCenter you will need an Internet connection (preferred Ethernet) between you and the Calix GigaCenter.
Change WiFi password
- Open a web browser (Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.)
- In the address bar, Type: 192.168.1.1
- Press Enter
- Enter Username: (found on white label side of Calix 844GE)
- Enter Password: (found on white label side of Calix 844GE)
- Click Wireless on 2.4G Network
- Select Security
- In box next to Use Custom Security Key: Change the password to the one you want
- Click Apply to save your changes
- To Change 5GHz, Click on 5G Network
- Select Security
- In the box next to Use Custom Security Key: Change the password to the one you want
- Click Apply to save your changes
- Ensure WiFi is enabled on your WiFi device(s) and then connect using the new settings.
Still need help?
Change your WiFi Network name (SSID)
- Open a web browser (Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.)
- In the address bar, Type: 192.168.1.1
- Press Enter
- Enter Username: (found on white label side of Calix 844GE)
- Enter Password: (found on white label side of Calix 844GE)
- Click Wireless on 2.4G Network
- Select SSID Setup
- In the box next to Rename SSID: Change the SSID to the one you want
- Click Apply to save your changes
- To Change 5GHz, Click on 5G Network
- Select SSID Setup
- In box next to Rename SSID: Change the SSID to the one you want it to be
- Click Apply to save your changes
- Ensure WiFi is enabled on your WiFi device(s) and then connect using the new settings.
Still need help?
Add Parental Controls
- Open a web browser (Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.)
- In the address bar, type: 192.168.1.1
- Press Enter
- Enter Username: (found on white label side of Calix 844GE)
- Enter Password: (found on white label side of Calix 844GE)
- Click on Advanced
There are 3 ways to control Internet access
- Scheduling Access
(Access Scheduler sets Internet access rules for LAN devices)
An example: when you want to allow use of a device like an XBOX or PlayStation- Device: using dropdown arrow select the device by IP address (device must be plugged in)
- -Or- by MAC Address: Select and enter MAC address
- Select the Days of the week to allow Internet access
- Enter the Time of day range
- Click Add
- Service Blocking
(Service blocking provides the ability to block specific Internet services per device)- Click on New
- Select the Service you want to block by using the dropdown arrow
- Select the device by using the dropdown arrow. The blocking service will be associated with the device you have selected, or you can enter the IP address of the device.
- Click Apply
- Website Blocking
(Website blocking provides the ability to block specific websites per device or per IP address)- Click on New
- Enter the Website Address: in the blank box
- Select the device or IP address you want to Associate Website With
- Click Apply
Still need help?
Disabling/Enable WiFi
- Open a web browser (Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.)
- In the address bar, Type: 192.168.1.1
- Press Enter
- Enter Username: (found on white label side of Calix 844GE)
- Enter Password: (found on white label side of Calix 844GE)
To Disable WiFi
- Click on Wireless (Radio Setup will highlight under 2.4G Network)
- Wireless Radio: Select Off
- Click Apply
- Click on 5G Network (Radio Setup will highlight)
- Wireless Radio: Select Off
- Click Apply
To Enable WiFi
- Click on Wireless (Radio Setup will highlight under 2.4G Network)
- Wireless Radio: Select On
- Click Apply
- Click on 5G Network (Radio Setup will highlight)
- Wireless Radio: Select On
- Click Apply