SBG6900-AC (v1.5.x): Wi-Fi Security Key Lookup

The default Wi-Fi Security key (sometimes referred to as the wireless password) is located on a white label at the bottom of the SBG6900-AC. By default, the SBG6900-AC is configured for a wireless connection using WPA-PSK encryption. If the Wi-Fi Security key has been changed in the SBG6900-AC, it can be retrieved by logging into the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the SBG6900-AC.

This document describes how to locate the default Wi-Fi Security key on the gateway, and how to locate the Wi-Fi Security key if it has been changed.

Turn the gateway over with the bottom facing up and or to the side. The wireless password will be displayed as the Wi-Fi Security Key (as seen below).

NOTE 1: The Wi-Fi Security Key consists of case-sensitive letters and numbers.

NOTE 2: Do not include the spaces between the characters when entering into the wireless client.

To make a connection, configure the wireless client with the same SSID, WPA Version and Pre Shared Key as the gateway.

Enter key. The Login page will appear.
Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press thekey. Thepage will appear.

NOTE: A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article #

: A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 – Alert Message for Web Manager Access
On the Login page, enter admin or a customized username in the Username field.
password or a customized password in the Password field.
NOTE: On later versions of the SBG6900-AC, the Wi-Fi Security Key is used as the default admin password printed on the bottom while label. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article #

Enteror a customized password in thefield.: On later versions of the SBG6900-AC, theis used as the default admin password printed on the bottom while label. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18753 – SBG6900-AC: Web Manager Access
Login button. The Home page will appear.

Click thebutton. Thepage will appear.
Home page, click on Manage Wi-Fi Network. The Wireless – Primary Network Settings page appears.

On thepage, click on. Thepage appears.
Wireless – Primary Network Settings page, in the WPA-PSK2 Security Settings section, the Wi-Fi Security key is displayed as the Passphrase (as shown below).
NOTE: It is recommended to write down the Passphrase on a piece of paper for future reference.

On thepage, in the WPA-PSK2 Security Settings section, the Wi-Fi Security key is displayed as the(as shown below).: It is recommended to write down the Passphrase on a piece of paper for future reference.