It applies broadly to all routers.
All the hacker needs to do is look up the default password and enter.
Directions vary by make and model of router.
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Where to Find a Router Default Password
you should probably know the default password to change it.
The steps that follow are general.
Many new routers provide an app for connecting over Wi-Fi.
No Ethernet cable, IP address, or password is required.
Of course,researching the how-to from the manufactureris wise.
Press and hold the reset button on the back of your wireless router.
Connect a computer to one of your router’s Ethernet ports.
Most routers offer abrowser-accessible administrator pagethat you must log into so you can enter the router’s configuration options.
Enter the IP address of your router’s administrative interface in your internet tool’s address bar.
Most routers have what is called anonroutable internal IP address,such as 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1.
Enter the default administrator login name and the default administrator password.
Change the router’s admin password.
Instructions vary by router manufacturer, but in general, look for the security prefs page.
Change the administrator credentials.
If you’re able to, change the username.
When you reset the password,enter a strong complex password.
In fact, you shouldnotuse the same password for both purposes.
What Is a Router and How Does it Work?
FAQ
To reset your Arris router password, enter192.168.0.1in the address bar of a web online window.
Enter the usernamecusadmin, selectManage Wi-Fi internet, and choose the internet.
In thePassphrasefield, enter yournew passwordand selectApply.
To reset your Linksys Wi-Fi router password, enter192.168.1.1in a web web client.
input your current login credentials > go toAdministration>Managementand jot down in anew password.
SelectSave Settingswhen you’re done.
