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How to Change Your Router’s Wi‑Fi Password

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How to change your Router's Wi‑Fi password

1. Open your browser and go to your router's setup page

Your network-connected computer's web browser may be used to visit the setup page for your router. You may use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer directly to the router if you can't access the Wi-Fi because you don't know the password. The Wi-Fi password won't be required thanks to this.

192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, 192.168.2.1, or 10.0.1.1 for Apple are typical router IP. Put this address into the address bar of your browser. If that doesn't work, you may force your router to default settings by pressing and holding the Reset button for roughly 30 seconds. The default address for your router model may then be found and entered into your browser.

2. Type the username and password for your router

Before you can access the interface on a router, you must provide a username and password. Frequently, "admin" is used as the default username and "admin" or "password" as the default password. Naturally, this differs from model to model, so you should check your model online to find your precise login details. The default username and password for the majority of D-Link routers are admin or blank.

You must press and hold the reset button on the router for around 30 seconds if you previously changed the login and then forgot it, or if you bought a used router and the previous owner didn't reset it. By doing this, you may restore the settings to their original state and log in using the default login and password. A word of caution: the router's current configuration data will be erased.

3. Access the Wireless section

You must find the Wireless section of the setup page after logging into your router. You are normally looking for a "Wireless" or "Wireless Settings/Setup" tab or button, however the actual term varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

4. Change your password

Search for the "Password," "Passphrase," or "Shared Key" box. This area is where you may type in your new password. To be sure you typed the password correctly, some routers will request that you repeat it again.

Create a password that is challenging, if not impossible, to guess. It should not be personal in nature and should be liberally sprinkled with numbers, unusual cases, and special characters like "!", "$," and "#." Typically, a strong password has at least 8 characters.

Access the Wireless section

5. Select your security level

Wireless encryption comes in three primary flavors: WEP, WPA, and WPA2. Use WPA2 for the most secure network possible. However, if you experience difficulties connecting older devices, you can switch to WPA or WPA/WPA2. WEP encryption is not advised since it is fairly simple to crack.

6. Save your settings

Click the Apply or Save button once your new password has been changed. After the router has finished processing the modification, all connected devices will be cut off. Once your settings have been modified, you may use your new password to access your wireless network.

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Jeffrey Edward is the founder and lead reviewer at e-Gear.org. With over 15 years of experience evaluating gadgets and gizmos, Jeffrey brings a unique perspective and enthusiastic voice to product reviews and recommendations. Outside of technology, Jeffrey enjoys photography, hiking and visiting local museums. He founded e-Gear to share his passion for discovering innovative products that make people's lives better.
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