How to change the password on the router and is it worth setting it at all?

Now almost everyone in the house has an internet connection. If you use it via Wi-Fi, you should think about the security of your router in advance. I would like to talk with you about how to change the password on a wi fi router, what it should be and why it should be set at all.

Any devices can be connected to this device, for example, smartphones, TVs, various set-top boxes, etc. Today, even household appliances are easy to connect to the network, so safety must always come first. A standard router has:

• Wan port used directly for pairing with a signal source;
• at least four LAN ports for interfacing with a stationary PC or other network devices;
• an antenna and a module that transmits a radio signal.

In addition, such equipment may contain:

• print server and USB port to connect a printer / MFP / other equipment;
• network drive for various information;
• Wan port for a separate line;
• Lan-ports for high-speed network;
• several additional antennas;
• USB port for connecting a modem.

Now there are routers operating in 2 frequency ranges of the wireless signal:

• 2.4 Hz;
• 5 Hz.

Before you decide to change your key, it's best to find out your hardware type. If the device operates in 2 frequency ranges at once, it is necessary to put protection on each one.

Security options

You can not only change the password, but also set other security settings. In addition to installing a key that prevents unauthorized connections, data sent and received via the Internet must be encrypted. The characteristics you need for your network are usually different from the preset ones.

Quite often, you have to change the pin code and at the same time install the encryption elements. The most reliable is the standard WPA2-PSK... And here is the deprecated method WPA-PSK quite vulnerable, it can easily be hacked by malware. The type of encryption will depend on its parameter, it can be denoted AES or TKIP... When making changes to the settings, we must not forget that they must correspond to all devices that will connect to the Internet through it.

What is the protection for?

WiFi signal can be distributed over long distances, easily penetrate through walls. In the absence of a protective combination, anyone can connect to your connection, so you should change it in such cases:

• if you suspect that strangers are using your home network without your consent;
• to prohibit access to the Internet for children;
• if you have not previously owned this device.

The majority of users choose unlimited tariffs, so that the pairing of third-party equipment with your home network does not lead to theft of traffic, it turns out that there is no direct damage in principle. But it’s not safe at all. If an unauthorized user connects to your device, he can use the IP address to send all kinds of spam, spread prohibited information, threats, and more. In this case, the best option would be to simply block the Internet by the provider. Well, if you consider the worst outcome of events, then in some cases you have to defend your innocence in court.

Before changing the pin code, you should think it over and write it down. You should not use simple and light combinations, such as dates of birth, surnames, phone numbers, repetition of the simplest numbers. A secure password usually contains at least eight characters with Latin letters, and they must be written in both registers, as an addition, you can use numbers, different characters.

You can generate a strong password with specialized services... In addition, it is possible to use phrases typed in Latin. There are users who use a serial router as protection. Such a key will not be lost, but this option is rarely able to protect traffic from impudent neighbors. Overly complex PIN codes are difficult to enter from a TV or set-top box when necessary, so you should not use punctuation marks.

Now let's look at the options for changing the Wifi password on devices from different manufacturers. Their principle is similar, only the interface is slightly different.

How to change the password on a D-Link wi fi router

Wi-Fi devices from D-Link are very popular. She presented a wide range of routers, there are plenty to choose from. If you decide to update the old protective combination on the device of this brand, you must first enter the IP address in the browser line 192.168.0.1 and press the Enter key.

A window will open in which you need to register your username and password. Have you ever changed this data? So enter the factory value admin / admin... If this is not the first shift, enter your own version, which you indicated earlier.

The interface looks different depending on the type of firmware. After going to the next page, you should:

• go to the Wi-fi - Wireless Setup menu section;
• there select Manual Wireless Connection Setup - then "Security Settings";
• We are interested in the line "Network authentication" and here we find WPA2-PSK, opposite is the phrase "PSK encryption key", we register a new one there. We mark AES, which is in the encryption settings, and then click "Change".

On some D-Link ADSL devices, you can change the pin code after entering the number combination in the address line of the browser: 192.168.1.1 ... Next, the wi-fi tab and security settings are used. At the next step, we find the line "Network Authentication" or "Network Authentication" and mark WPA2-PSK. Next to "WPA Pre-Shared Key", enter the code you have invented. In the list of WPA encryption, select AES and save all the settings.

TP-Link router - how to change password?

These devices are no less popular and the algorithm of actions by which you can change the password is a bit similar to the previous one. We also enter the numbers (or the last two digits - 0.1) in the address bar of the browser to gain access to the control panel. In the window that appears, enter the data for authorization, the factory ones are still the same - admin.

Then, depending on the model:

• go to Wireless, or "Wireless connection";
• find the subsection "Wireless Security" or "wireless security";
• check "WPA / WPA2 - Personal" (Recommended);
• in the line PSK Password writes the updated Wi-Fi password;
• save the changes.

Changing the password of the Rostelecom router

These universal devices have already found their user, so the information on how to change the password on these devices is relevant. Here the IP address is exactly the same as in D-Link - 192.168.1.1. The standard authorization data is the same. We perform all steps in the same way, in the security menu we look for the required field and enter a new combination. It remains only to press the save key, sometimes it can be "Apply".

Remember that after changing the key, you will have to reconnect to your home wireless connection.

Change the password on Asus Wi-Fi routers

Changing password is easy here:

• activate the browser on the device that is connected to the router;
• enter 192.168.1.1;
• prescribe standard data - admin or the one that you changed;
• in add. select wireless pairing in the settings;
• write a new key;
• save.

This will change the pin code. I must say that when activating equipment that was previously connected via Wi-Fi to this router, in some cases it is necessary to mark “forget” the network in this router.

Routers with 3G, 4G, LTE

Many users now purchase equipment from mobile operators, so it is worth taking a closer look at how you can change the security key on it. Modems are also commonly used for handing out wireless connections, so the information will be helpful. On MTS-Connect by default there are such characteristics:

• name - SSID: MTS-ROUTER;
• type of encryption WPA / PSK-AES;
• pin code: adminmts1.

To change the password and other data, go to the "Network" and "Wireless connection" pages. All parameters can be changed in the basic settings. You should change the protective combination in the security settings, there, in the "PSK encryption key" field, the password is changed. Use the "Change" key to save the settings.

On equipment Yota Internet access is performed using technology, and wi-fi is distributed at the frequencies standard for our country. By default, the pin code is written on the back of the router panel. You can change it in the WEB-interface. You register the address 10.0.0.1 ., authorization data - admin. In the Passport section, we change the combination, the type of encryption should be noted WPA, then we just save the changes.

For owners of modems and routers with wi-fi from Megaphone you can change the pin at 192.168.10.1. The login details are standard. On the "Control" tab in the "Key" section, write a new password of 8 characters and save the parameters.

Lost your password?

If such a situation occurs, you will have to reset all parameters. Usually, the devices have a "Reset" button on the case itself, thanks to which you can reset all the characteristics to the factory settings.

After such a procedure, you will need to re-set all the parameters. If you do not have detailed instructions, it is better to contact a specialist. Keep the key in a safe place, you can copy it to several places at once.

Do you have questions about some equipment? It is worth going to the manufacturer's website, where you can always find all the drivers, standard logins, and more. Now almost all network equipment is already Russified, so it's easy to understand everything. If you need to change the password on the wi fi router, you can use the instructions above, I hope they will be useful for you. Do you often change parameters and settings in your equipment?