If you want to change your wifi password, you can login to your router’s configuration page using its' default ip address. Open a browser connected to the internet, enter the default username and password for the Admin Panel. If you have forgotten the WiFi password, use a LAN/Ethernet cable to connect directly.
Here is a list of default router ip addresses that you can enter into your browser’s URL bar:
If you can not access the admin panel using the above mentioned addresses, open the command prompt, type “ipconfig” and look for the “Default Gateway” address for your connection.
Different providers may have a different name for it, but mostly you either look for “Wireless”, “Wireless Settings” or “Wireless Setup”. Once you find it, select the subsection “Wireless Security” and set the security mode to WPA2.
In the box labeled “Password”, “Pre-shared Key” or “Passphrase”, enter the new password. You may be asked to enter the password twice depending on the router just to make sure you entered it correctly.
It is always recommended to keep a strong password so that it is difficult to crack/guess. A strong password would be considered to 12 characters long with a mixed combination of numbers, random cases and special characters such as !, $ or #.
If you want to change your the name of your network, in the wireless section, you will see a setting named something like “SSID” or “Network name”. Once you find the labeled box, enter you new desired network name.
Once you have changed your WiFi password, click on “Apply” or “Save Settings” which is ideally located at the bottom right of the page.
Once you do this, restart your router and your changes will be applied, disconnecting all the devices currently connected to the network. As a bonus, this will also kick someone off your WiFi if you do not want them to consume your bandwidth.
You can now connect those devices to the network using the new WiFi password.
If you can not login to the router or do not have an Ethernet Cable to connect directly to the network, then you can restart your router to the default factory settings.
Select the menu icon on the top left corner of the screen, then click on Internet. Tap the Wireless Gateway. Select "Change WiFi Settings." Enter your new network name and password.
Tap on Settings > Wi-Fi > Switch off the Wi-Fi > Turn it back on > Enter your new password!
It is advised to change the wifi password when you get a new service. In the case that you do not update the password of your router, then a third-party may get un-authorized access to it and can potentially lock you out.
Think of it as this, you buy a new house but the previous owner still has the keys to it unless you got the locks changes. If you do not change the wifi password, anybody with its' knowledge will be able to access your router.
Furthermore, changing your password quarterly mitigates potential identity theft threats off of your private WiFi connection. In some cases, his routine will also help to keep you connection stable without any interruptions that could be caused by those that latch onto your network.
Wi-Fi is essential for almost all of us today. From streaming to handling complex processes online, the technology has paved way for a future where nearly everything goes digital.
Everyone needs internet today. But a poorly secured connection can put your personal information at risk, or an unsecured Wi-Fi can give your neighbors the chance to freeload off your internet and compromise the speed and performance of your bandwidth.
Though some people may choose to connect to the WiFi without a password, keeping your router password protected and frequently changing the password are essential to protect your network and keeping your information secure.
Right-click on the WiFi icon on the bottom right of your desktop on windows and choose Open Network and Sharing Center. Now click on Change Adapter Settings in the left-hand menu. Find the icon for Wi-Fi, right-click on it and choose Status. Go to Wireless Properties where you will see a tab called "Security". Once you clikc that, you will see the saved password for that network in a text field called "Network Security Key".
Apple's macOS saves Wi-Fi passwords in its keychain. Press Command+Space to open the Spotlight and search for "keychain access". Once you open it, search for the name of any Wi-Fi network you've connected to in the past and double click on it to view the password.
If you are running Android 10, simply go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi and select the network you want to view the password for. If you are connected to the network, then tap the Share button, and the network's password will appear below the QR code.