How to Change Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password.

In this guide, you will learn how to change your router’s default Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi password.

Wireless SSID (Sservice Set IDentifier) ​​is the name of your Wi-Fi network that appears when you search for available networks on your device, while the Wireless password is the key that allows you to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

Changing the SSID and password of your Wi-Fi network can help you personalize and secure your Wireless network.

How to change the wireless network name and wireless password.

Condition: Router Credentials.
Router Credentials are the username and password required to access your router configuration settings and options. The default user name (usually “admin”) and password are usually printed on a label on the bottom or back of the router, or can be found in the router manual (manufacturer’s documentation). *

Notes:
1. We recommend changing the default credentials to prevent unauthorized access to your router and network.
2. If you have changed the default credentials and forgot them, the only way to get access to the router settings is to reset the router to factory settings. (To do this, refer to your router’s Manual or see instructions in “Additional Help” at the end of this article).

Step 1. Find the Router’s Local IP Address.

To change your Wi-Fi network name or password, you must enter your router’s configuration settings page via its local IP address. To find your router’s local IP address, do the following:

1. Press the Windows key

+ R to open the Run dialog box.
2. In the Run command box, type ncpa.cpl and press Enter to open Network Connections.

3. Double click connected network adapter (Ethernet or Wi-FI).

4. In the ‘Status’ window, click it Details.

5. In Network Connection Details, note the address IPv4 Default Gateways which is your router’s “Local IP Address”. (eg.”192.168.1.1″ in this example)

Step 2. Change Wi-Fi Name and Password.

Now that you know the router’s local IP address, you are ready to go to the router interface to change the Wireless Name and/or Password. To do this:

1. Open your web browser (eg Chrome, Firefox, etc.).

2. In the address bar type IPv4 Gateway address that you saw in step-1 above. (ex. “192.168.1.1″ in this example), and press enter.

3. Type router credentials (Username and Password) For Enter to the router’s web interface.

4. Go to the settings section Wireless on the router’s web interface.

5. Here, type Name (SSID) new for your Wi-Fi network, then type password new stronger and click apply to save changes. (The router will restart).

6. Wait 4-5 minutes for the router to reboot, then connect to the “new” SSID (Wi-Fi name), with the new “password”.

Additional Help.
If an error occurs and you cannot connect to the wireless network, do one of the following:

Connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cablethen enter the router interface to make sure the wireless network password you typed to connect to your Wi-Fi network is correct. Reset your router to factory settings: To do so:

1. Find the Reset button on the router. The reset button is usually a small button located on the back of the router, labeled “Reset”.

2. Press and hold the Reset button for 10-15 seconds until the router light starts blinking or flashing. On some routers you will have to press the reset button using a paperclip or similar tool.

3. Release the reset button.

4. Wait for the router to reboot: The router will now reboot and reset itself to factory default settings. (This process may take a few minutes).

5. Connect to Default SSID (Wi-Fi Name) routers use Default Wi-Fi Password (key).

6. Follow the instructions on step-2 above to define a new Wi-Fi Name (SSID) and Password.

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