Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
The WiFi password is different from the admin password that you use to log in to the router.
Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. We recommend that you use the preset security,
but you can change the settings. We recommend that you do not disable the preset security.
For information about other WiFi security options, see Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security on
page 91 and Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page 93.
To change the WPA settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin.The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
4. Select Settings > Setup > Wireless Setup.
The Wireless Settings page displays.
5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security. WPA2-PSK [AES] is the default
setting.
The Passphrase field displays.
6. In the Passphrase field, enter the network key (password).
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
9. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security settings.
If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:
• Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some mobile
devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
• Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you
changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection in your computer or mobile device
to match the current settings for your network.
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