Router Administrator

How to change the WiFi password?

If you want to change the default WiFi password of your router, follow this guide. Occasionally changing your password is a good practice recommended by cybersecurity experts, as it ensures that no one has unauthorized access to your router.

In addition, you should be aware of how to create strong passwords so that they are not easily guessed by random users or cracked by malicious people. A secure WiFi password should contain numeric values, combined symbols and uppercase and lowercase text, but make sure you memorize it or store it safely somewhere so you don’t forget it.

Now, back to our guide, follow these steps on individual routers to change the password securely.

Changing the WiFi password on TP-Link routers

  1. First, log in to the administration panel in option 1 or option 2.
  2. Enter “admin” as the default username and password.
  3. Once you are logged in, go to “Wireless” > “Wireless Security”.
  4. If you have not already done so, select “WPA/WPA2 – Personal (recommended)”.
  5. Enter your WiFi password in the corresponding field.
  6. Save the changes to take effect.

Changing the WiFi password on D-Link routers

  1. Log in to your router configuration here.
  2. Enter “admin” as the username and leave blank (nothing) for the password.
  3. Go to Wireless Settings > enter your new password in the Previously Shared Password field.
  4. Now, click Save Settings to save your changes.

Changing the WiFi password on NETGEAR routers

  1. Enter the following link.
  2. Enter “admin” in the username field and “password” in the password field.
  3. In the BASIC menu, go to the Wireless option.
  4. Now, under Security Options (WPA2-PSK), enter your password in the Password (Network Key) fields.
  5. Apply the changes and the router will restart with the new settings.

Changing WiFi password on ASUS, Belkin, Linksys and Cisco routers

The setup procedure for the above brands, such as ASUS, Belkin, Linksys and Cisco, is very similar to the steps described above. Please refer to your user manual or online documentation for specific instructions for the model you own or visit our sessions by brand section.
This is how you can easily change your WiFi password, and this same procedure applies if you want to do it on mobile devices (Android and iOS), as it is a web-based graphical interface. TP-Link, D-Link and Netgear are the most popular router companies. If you are using other brands such as Linksys, Asus, Belkin or Cisco, the setup procedure will be quite similar to what is described above.

Changing the WiFi password on ASUS routers

  1. Access the ASUS router settings using the default IP address in your web browser.
  2. Log in with the username and password (by default, both are “admin”).
  3. Go to Network > Wireless Settings > Wireless Security.
  4. Select “WPA2-Personal” and enter the new password in the “Pre-Shared Key” field.
  5. Save the changes and the router will restart with the new settings.

Changing the WiFi password on Belkin routers

  1. Enter the default IP address of the Belkin router in your web browser.
  2. Log in with the username and password (the username field can be left blank and the default password is “admin”).
  3. Select “Wireless Security” from the left menu.
  4. Choose “WPA/WPA2-Personal (PSK)” and enter the new password in the “Pre-Shared Key” field.
  5. Save the changes and the router will restart with the new settings.

Changing the WiFi password on Linksys routers

  1. Open your web browser and enter the default IP address of the Linksys router.
  2. Log in with the username and password (usually both are “admin” if you have not changed them).
  3. Go to “Wireless Settings” > “Wireless Security”.
  4. Select “WPA2 Personal” and enter the new password in the “Pre-Shared Key” field.
  5. Save the changes and the router will restart with the new settings.

Changing the WiFi password on Cisco routers

  1. Access the Cisco router administration interface through the default IP address in your web browser.
  2. Log in with the corresponding user name and password (defaults may vary depending on the model).
  3. Go to “Wireless Settings” > “Wireless Security”.
  4. Select “WPA2 Personal” and enter the new password in the “Pre-Shared Key” field.
  5. Save the changes and the router will restart with the new settings.

Remember that keeping your router and WiFi network secure is critical to protecting your devices and personal information. Be sure to change your WiFi password periodically, use strong passwords and follow the security recommendations provided by cybersecurity experts. Some additional suggestions include regularly updating your router’s firmware, disabling remote access to the admin panel and enabling MAC address filtering to control access to your WiFi network.

We hope you found this guide helpful in changing the WiFi password on your router. If you have any problems or need additional help, do not hesitate to consult your router’s user manual or contact the manufacturer’s technical support.