Your password must meet the following conditions:
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Contains 8 to 32 characters
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At least one uppercase character
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At least one lowercase character
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At least one number
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At least one special character, such as the following characters:
@ # $ % ^ & * ( ) !
To change the AP login password:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or tablet that is directly connected over WiFi
to the AP or connected to the same network as the AP.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the AP.
If you are directly connected to the management WiFi network, you can enter
https://www.aplogin.net.
A login page displays.
If you do not know the IP address, see Find the IP address of the AP on page 24. For
more information about the management WiFi network, see Management WiFi
network on page 43.
If your browser displays a security warning, you can proceed, or add an exception
for the security warning. For more information, see kb.netgear.com/000062980.
3. Enter the AP login password and click the LOGIN button.
The AP login password is the one that you specified the first time you logged in to
the AP. The password is case-sensitive.
The Dashboard page displays.
4. Select Management > System Manager > Password.
The page that displays shows the Account Settings section.
You cannot change the administrator user name. It is always admin.
5.
In the Current Password field, enter your current AP login password.
6.
In the New Password and Verify Password fields, enter the new AP login password.
7. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
You are logged out from the device UI. If you log in again, use your new AP login
password.
User Manual85Maintain the AP
Essentials WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Access Point Model WAX214v2