How to change the password on the Wi-Fi router

If the speed of the wireless connection fell and became noticeably lower, then perhaps someone connected to your Wi-Fi. To improve network security, the password must be changed periodically. After that, the settings will be reset, and you can reconnect to the Internet using new authorization data.

How to change the password on the Wi-Fi router

To change the password from Wi-Fi, you need to go to the router web interface. You can make it on a wireless connection or connecting the device to a computer using a cable. After that, go to the settings and change the access key using one of the methods described below.

To enter the firmware menu, the same ip are most often used: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. To find out the exact address of your device is the easiest way through the sticker from the back. There are also a login and password installed by default.

Method 1: TP-LINK

To change the encryption key on TP-LINK routers, you must log in to the web interface through the browser. For this:

1. Connect the device to a computer using a cable or connect to the current Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the browser and enter a router in the address bar. It is indicated on the rear panel of the device. Or use the default data. And you can find in the instructions or on the official website of the manufacturer.
3. Confirm the input and specify the username, password. They can be found there, where and the IP address. By default, this is Admin and Admin. After that click "OK".



4. A web interface appears. In the Left menu, find the item "Wireless Mode" and in the list that opens, select "Wireless Protection".
5. The current settings will appear on the right side of the window. Opposite the Wireless Password fields, specify the new key and click "Save" to apply the Wi-Fi parameters.

After that, reboot the Wi-Fi router so that the changes take effect. You can do this through a web interface or mechanically by clicking on the appropriate button on the receiver box itself.

Method 2: ASUS

Connect the device to a computer using a special cable or connect to Wi-Fi from a laptop. To change the access key from the wireless network, follow these steps:

1. Go to the router web interface. To do this, open the browser and enter the IP in an empty line.

   Devices. It is indicated on the rear panel or in the documentation.

2. An additional authorization window appears. Enter login and password here. If they did not change earlier, then use the default data (they are in the documentation and on the device itself).



3. In the Left menu, locate the "Advanced Settings" string. A detailed menu will appear with all options. Here are finding and select "Wireless Network" or "Wireless Network".
4. The general parameters of Wi-Fi will be displayed on the right. Opposite the WPA Preview Point ("Encryption WPA") specify new data and apply all changes.

Wait until the device restarts and the connection data will be updated. After that, you can connect to Wi-Fi with new parameters.

Method 3: D-Link Dir

To change the password on any models of D-Link DIR devices, connect the computer to the network using the cable or on Wi-Fi. After that, perform this procedure:

1. Open the browser and enter the device's IP address in an empty line. It can be found on the router itself or in the documentation.
2. After that, you authorize using the login and key of the access. If you did not change the default data, then use Admin and Admin.



3. A window opens with available parameters. Find here the "Wi-Fi" or "Advanced Settings" item (names may differ on devices with different firmware) and go to the "Security Settings" menu.
4. In the "PSK Encryption key" field, enter new data. At the same time, the old indicate does not have to. Click "Apply" to update the parameters.

The router will automatically reboot. At this time, the connection to the Internet will disappear. After that, to connect, you will need to enter a new password.

To change the Wi-Fi password, you must connect to the router and go to the web interface, find the network settings and change the authorization key. The data will be automatically updated, and you will need to enter a new encryption key from a computer or smartphone. On the example of three popular routers, you can log in and find a setting that meets the Wi-Fi password change in your device of another brand.