How to change your router’s name and password 

This article shows how to change your router’s name and password. A router is a networking device that forwards information (data packets) between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet. Data is sent through the internet, such as a web page or email, is in the form of data packets, and this is how you are able to read this blog or what that youtube video.

Usually, routers let you change the password either through wired or wireless mode. But if it is during the initial setup, some routers may require the router to be connected through an ethernet cable to start the installation process. In case you are not sure about the wireless support for your router, keep an ethernet cable close by.

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What if you haven’t set the password yet?

1. Find the sticker with the username and password on the back side of the router.
2. In case you have the router manual that came with the package, you will effortlessly find it there, if you spend a few minutes going through the pages. 
3. You can then try a few common login/password combinations used by the router manufacturers. The most common username is “admin” and the popularly used default password is “password”. If it does not work, try using “admin” for both the login & password, it might work. 
4. You can also use combinations of “admin” and blank for the credentials.

NOTE: Do not misunderstand the label mentioning SSID and the network key for your router login and password. They serve a different purpose. SSID is the name of the wireless network you connect with and the network key is its corresponding password.

Some common passwords and usernames of routers:

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How to reset your router manually:

A lot of router manufacturers insist on keeping the router powered when you are manually resetting the router. The manual reset will not only restore your credentials but also change every setting to the default factory setting.

1. Netgear

You will find the reset button at the rear end of the router. 

• Use a paper clip or a pin and press the button for 30 seconds. 
• Once the router restarts, you can use the default credentials to log in and set a new password.

2. TP-Link

TP-Link routers come with a reset button also. 

• Holding them for 10 -15 seconds until the power LED blinks would reset the router to its factory setting.

3. Linksys

• Make sure the router is on, press the red button for 10-15 seconds continuously
• Once done, disconnect the power for a few seconds and reconnect it.
• After the router reboots, you can access the router with the default credentials.

4. ASUS

• Power off the router initially
• Press and hold the “Reset” button and power the router
• Once the router is on, keep holding the Reset button until the router turns off. Reboot the router manually and the default credentials will work now.

How to set a new password:

1. Netgear

1. If the previous step worked, you can now log in using the default credentials
2. Click Advanced and navigate to the administrative section
3. Go to Set Password and enter the new password next to “Set Password” and Apply

2. TP-Link

1. Once you log in, Click System Tools on the left corner
2.  On clicking password, you can see the highlighted box to change the password

3. Linksys

1. Enter the login credentials
2. Click on Connectivity on the Home page. Next, click on the Edit link present on the right of the router password
3. Type and save the password

4. ASUS

1. Once you enter the login credentials
2. Click on Administration in the advanced settings.
3. Navigate to the System tab, enter the new password and save the settings

That is how to change your router’s name and password