How do I select a new wireless security key or passphrase on my wireless network?

The preset wireless security key is printed on the label on the bottom or back of your Hub. We strongly recommend that you change this to a passphrase of your choosing.

If you use WPA / WPA2, your passphrase should be made up of a mix of letters (upper and lower case), numbers and punctuation, unique and difficult to guess.

If you use WEP, your security key will be ten characters long, made up of a mix of numbers and the letters A-F. You should choose one that is unique and difficult to guess.

To select your own security key or passphrase:

BT Business Smart Hub

1. Open your web browser and type in 192.168.1.254 into your address bar. Tap the Enter key on your keyboard.
2. Click on Wireless
3. Click on Change Settings
4. Enter your new wireless key in the Security Password field
5. Click Save at the top of the page and wait for changes to be applied
6. Reconnect any devices you wish to use to access the internet wirelessly, supplying the same security key or passphrase.

BT Business Hub 5

1. Open your web browser and type in 192.168.1.254 into your address bar. Tap the Enter key on your keyboard.
2. Click the Advanced Settings tab
3. Enter in your admin password and click on Ok. If you've not changed this you can find it on a card slotted into the top of your hub.
4. Click on the Wireless tab
5. Enter your new wireless key.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Apply button
7. Reconnect any devices you wish to use to access the internet wirelessly, supplying the same security key or passphrase.

BT Business Hub 3

1. Open your web browser and type in 192.168.1.254 into your address bar. Tap the Enter key on your keyboard.
2. Click the Settings tab
3. Enter in your admin password and click on Ok. If you've not changed this you can find it on a card slotted into the top of your hub.
4. Click on the Wireless tab
5. Enter your new wireless key.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Apply button
7. Reconnect any devices you wish to use to access the internet wirelessly, supplying the same security key or passphrase.

BT Business Hub 2700/2701

1. Open your web browser, enter 192.168.1.254 and press the ENTER key.

2. Click on the Settings tab.

3. Click on the LAN tab, which appears below the Settings tab.

4. Click on the Wireless link, which appears below and to the left of the LAN tab.

5. Look for the Security section.

6. Scroll down below the Hub diagram and check the Use custom encryption key box.

7. Enter your security key or passphrase:

   

8. Click on the Save button in the lower right of the screen. You may be asked to enter your Hub password. If you haven't changed it, your password is the same as the serial number on the bottom of your Fibre Hub.

9. Reconnect any devices you wish to use to access the internet wirelessly, supplying the same security key or passphrase.