How Do I Change My Wifi Password Atlantic Broadband?

The moment you acquire a new router, the first thing you need to do is change the name and password of the default WiFi network it sets up for you. However, the Wi-Fi Alliance suggests that you update your password at least once a year, even if you have previously modified it. This is true even if you are using a strong password. On a computer running Windows 10 or a Mac, here is all you need to know about how to alter the name of your WiFi network and the password to access it.

You will need to log in to your router in order to make any changes to the name or password of your WiFi network. You will need to be familiar with the IP address and login details for your router in order to do this.

How to Find Your Router’s Default IP Address

Your router’s default IP address, as well as the default username and password, are often written on the back, side, or bottom of the physical router. In some cases, the default IP address is also written on a sticker. Due to the fact that this information may be altered, you may be required to perform a factory reset on your router in order to restore the settings to their original state.

You don’t have to do a factory reset on your router if you don’t want to; rather, you may use your Windows or Mac computer to locate the IP address that is currently assigned to your router. How to do it:

How to Find Your Router’s IP Address on Windows

On your keyboard, hit the Windows key and the R key simultaneously, then enter “CMD” into the Run box that appears, and then click the OK button. This will display your IP address. In the last step, open the Command Prompt window and then press the Enter key after typing “ipconfig.” Next to the term “Default Gateway,” the IP address of your router will be shown.

How to Find Your Router’s IP Address on a Mac

On a Mac, click the Apple symbol in the upper-left corner of the screen and choose “System Preferences” to access the “Preferences” menu. From there, you can locate the IP address of your router. After that, pick “Wi-Fi” from the sidebar on the left, click “Advanced,” and then click “Network.” In the last step, go to the “TCP/IP” page. Next to the word “Router,” you will see the IP address of your router.

How to Change Your WiFi Name and Password

Launch a web browser and enter the IP address of your router into the address bar. This will allow you to change both your WiFi name and password. After that, enter the username and password for your router. In the last step, you will need to look for the wireless settings, create a new username and password, and then click either the Apply or Save button.

• Launch your preferred web browser. You may use whatever web browser you choose, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or another one.
• The next step is to go to the search box, enter the IP address of your router, and then hit the Enter key. The same private IP addresses are used by a great number of routers. Therefore, you may give the addresses “192.168.0.1” or “192.168.1.1” or “10.0.0.1” a go by typing them into the address bar of your browser. If they don’t work, have a look at our detailed tutorial that walks you through finding the IP address of your router using a device running Windows, Mac OS X, iPhone, or Android.

• After that, click the Sign In button after entering the username and password for your router. Your username and password for your WiFi network are not the same as the username and password for your router. There is a possibility that the username and password for your router are written on the router itself or included in the documentation for the router. If that is not the case, you may also use this list to locate the username and password that are pre-set on your router according to brand.

• Next, input the username and password for your router, and then click the Sign In button. The username and password you use to access your router are not the same as the ones you use to access your wireless network. You should be able to locate the username and password for your router listed either on your router or in the documentation for your router. If that is not the case, you may also use this list to locate the username and password that are pre-set on your router according to the manufacturer.

• After that, you should modify both your new WiFi name and password. In most cases, a text box that is located next to “Name” or “SSID” will allow you to make adjustments to your WiFi network (Service Set Identifier). In most cases, before you can update your WiFi password, you will first be prompted to choose a security option. Check read the post that came before this one if you want additional information about which security setting for your router would be best for you.

• Finally, choose either the Apply or Save button. Your adjustments will not take effect until you either click the Apply or Save buttons.

Check out our detailed, step-by-step tutorial on how to reset your router in the event that you are still unable to log in to your network. After doing so, you will be able to alter the name and password of your WiFi network by using the default login credentials that come with your router.

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