If you kept the default username and password for your WiFi
network, it is probably because the collection of shattered letters seemed
safer than anything you can imagine.
The fact is that it is better to have a unique name and
password for your WiFi. Today there are more devices connected than ever, and
entering a string of letters and numbers of 27 characters becomes confusing.
On the other hand, if you kept that same password during this
period of time because you are not sure how to change it, here we show you how,
and it is much easier than you might think.
How to
change your WiFi name and password
To change your WiFi name or password, you must know your IP
address. There are some ways to access this information.
How to
find your IP address
The easiest way to find your IP address in Windows is through
the command prompt.
• Type CMD in the Windows search bar and press enter.
• Once the command prompt appears, type ipconfig.
• A list of information will appear. Near the bottom, below
the default gateway, you will see a set of differentiated numbers with three
dots. In many cases, it will be something like 10.0.0.1. This is your IP
address.
In MacOS, the process is a bit more agile.
• Click on the Apple icon and select System Preferences.
• Click on the network icon.
• Click on the Advanced button in the lower right corner.
• The number next to the router is your IP address.
Access to
the router's web interface
The next step is to enter the IP address in your address bar
in your browser. Once you have done this, you will be taken to a gateway where
you can change the configuration of your router.
• Enter your IP address in your preferred browser.
• You must enter the username and password of your router.
These are usually found on the side or bottom of the device. If you cannot find
them, the administrator and password are usually the default options.
Changing
your password
Once you have gained access to your router, the final step is
to change the password. Depending on the type of router and its ISP, this may
be hidden under several different menus.
• Search for a setting called Wireless, Wi-Fi or Connection.
• If you see SSID or network name, you are on the right path.
These two things are exactly the same: the name of your network. However, where
you find the name of the network is usually where you find the password.
• Once you find the option to change the password, go crazy.
It is a good idea to use a password of at least 12 characters in length, with a
combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters.
However, make it easy to remember so you can easily enter it on any device that
requires it.
Alternative
ways to change your WiFi password
If you can log in to your ISP's gateway (the same area you
would use to pay a bill or check the status of your connection), there is
probably a way to change your WiFi password directly. This is especially true
if the ISP supplies your router.
This is often an easier process than logging in directly to
the gateway. However, it is still a good idea to access your router's gateway
at least once to ensure that the username and password are not in the default
settings.
