The security of your WiFi network rests on the strength of your WiFi password. Here are some tips on how to choose a strong WiFi password that is guaranteed to keep hackers off your network:. WiFi names and passwords matter more than you might think. Now that you know how to change them, you should make sure that all your WiFi network names and passwords adhere to the guidelines described in this article. There, look for wireless options and go through them until you find one that lets you change your WiFi network name.
Replace the existing WiFi network name with a new one and click Save. There should be an option to change the current name and password to something else. If your WiFi name has reverted back to what it was when you first installed the router, it could be that the router restarted itself due to a power outage or firmware upgrade.
But if the name has changed to something funny or vulgar, then you may be dealing with a hacker, and you should change your router name and password as soon as possible. Many modern routers can be remotely administered using a smartphone app. Of course this varies from model to model, so you should search your model online to see your exact login info. This will reset the settings to default, allowing you to log in with the default username and password.
Open the Wireless section. Once you are logged into your router, you will need to find the Wireless section of the configuration page. If your "Wireless" section has multiple subsections, open the Wireless Security page. Change the password. Look for the box labeled "Password", "Passphrase" or "Shared Key". You can enter your new password into this box. Some routers will ask that you type the password again to ensure that you entered it correctly.
Try to create a strong password that would be difficult if not impossible to guess. It should not be related to anything personal, and should include a liberal amount of numbers, random cases, and special characters such as "! A strong password is usually at least 8 characters long. Check out your security type. For the most secure network, you should be using WPA2.
Change your network name. While you're here, take a moment to change your network name if you have not already. The name should not include any personally identifiable information, as the name will be publicly broadcast. Changing the name will help deter people from trying to break into it.
Routers with default names are seen as easier hacking targets. Save your settings. Once you are done entering in your new password, click the Apply or Save button. The button's location is different for every router, but is typically located at the top or bottom of the page.
The router will take a few moments to process the change, at which point any devices currently connected would be disconnected. After your settings are changed, you can connect to your wireless network using your new password.
Open any web explorer in your handheld device and enter the url in the search bar provided. Not Helpful Helpful If it has not been changed, it should be on the manual or on the router itself. You can do this by pressing the small, red reset button on the router. Note that this will reset ALL settings to their default positions. You can technically change your WiFi password as many times as you want in a year.
How many times you choose to do it depends on how secure you want your network to be. If you want to keep it really secure, you might choose to change your password as much as once a month. However, you should also consider convenience when making your decision. Every time you change your password on your router, you'll also have to enter the new password on all the devices that regularly connect to your network.
Not Helpful 93 Helpful No, you generally need to log in with your existing password first before changing the password. Not Helpful 28 Helpful Go to google and then search for "MY IP". Then google will show you an ip address. Copy it and paste it in your browser's url column and press enter. Well I wish that I could agree with you about the gateway not resetting back to default after being unplugged from the outlet.
Like I stated that I would try it again, actually I tried it 3 additional times with the same thing happening again. I then called I. So, one more time this afternoon I am going to meet with two other gateway users and be present when theirs is unplugged and to see if it happens to them with me being present. It is rather odd that it is happening, however, I really don't mind it for I can keep the default password without it creating a problem for me.
I am absolutely happy with my gateway,. It's user friendly, it doesn't buffer with 13 devices connected and running at the same time and my dl speed is always running around or way better, and the upload runs in the39 to mid 40' s easily with the wifi range extending way beyond my property line and still able to pick it up over to yards through the trees to river at the edge of my property and still having the signal bounce from 1 bar to 2 bars.
I'm very impressed and happy. I think you would agree that if you lose all programming by turning off the gateway there is something wrong as this is not normal in any way.
That is NOT the question. I KNOW the wifi password for connection abc. I want to make sure windows knows the correct password for connection abc. Hi Fedup If you use option 2 above, Windows will forget that network, then you will be asked for a WiFi password and you can choose not to automatically connect. Option 2 did indeed delete the profile, but when I tried to use that connection again, it did not ask me for a wifi password.
Hi Fedup Okay, here is a routine I created a while back for security purposes, this will work for you.
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