How Do I Change My Wi-Fi Modem Password and Name?

Changing your Wi-Fi networks name and password isnt done by logging into your internet service providers website or app.

Locate your modem’s IP address and login information.

A modem IP address login page in Google Chrome web browser with the IP address highlighted

put in your modems username and password and clickLog In.

(Your modems admin username and password are different than your Wi-Fi name and password.)

ClickWireless (5GHz)or a menu item that sounds similar to something associated with Wi-Fi or wireless internet.

Modem IP address login web page with “Log in” highlighted

TheWPA Keyis your current Wi-Fi password.

To make a new password, simply delete the current one and write your new password.

check that to make astrong password.

Modem admin settings with Network tab highlighted

ClickSaveat the bottom of the page to apply the changes.

How Do I Change My Modem Name and Password?

While updating the modem and Wi-Fi networks names and passwords, you may also want toimprove the encryption level.

Modem admin info with Wireless 5G highlighted

Its not uncommon to only have the ability to change one or the other.

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Do I Need to Change My Modem Password?

Modem Wi-Fi network name settings with SSID Name highlighted

Its an excellent idea to change your modem password and username.

The manufacturer almost definitely reuses the default configs, and tech-savvy individuals and hackers know that.

Enter a new password and tapSave.

Modem Wi-Fi password settings with WPA Key highlighted

Enter a new password and tapSave.

Modem admin settings Save button highlighted

Modem admin new password settings with Maintenance tab highlighted