How to change the name and password of our WiFi

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Changing the password of our WiFi is something of importance, especially if someone has sneaked into our network. So let's have a secure network again where no one is connected without permission. Therefore, we can change both its name and password. This is something that we can do from the computer without any problem. Here are the steps to follow in this case.

There may be times when we want to do this. As if we want to improve the security of our wireless network at home. The whole process has to carry out by accessing the WiFi router that we have at home. The steps are not complicated. We will tell you about them below.

The most normal thing is that the router always has the same access address. In the absolute majority of cases we have to enter 192.168.1.1 in the browser. Although there may be some models in which it is different, although it is rare. If you want to be sure, it is usually indicated on the router itself. But this is the first step, paste that address in the browser on your computer and access.

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Next, the normal thing is that we have to enter our username and password. The normal thing is that in our own WiFi router we have this data, which is usually the same data as the network, so that we will not have problems in having access. If you do not know or do not have access, you may have to contact your operator. Since they can provide you with this information, so that you can continue with the process of changing the WiFi password. They can even change the password.

When we have entered these data, we are already in the menu where we can configure everything we want about our router. Here we have access to all kinds of functions, so that we can adjust many aspects. But what In this case we are interested in changing the password and maybe the name too, for some users. In most there is usually a configuration section, where you can create a new password.

Although it depends on each WiFi router and the operator. So there may be more or less sections on the screen at that time. It may be in a configuration section. In others there is a security section, where you can easily create a new password to use on your router. While others have their own menu for changing the password. Many options, but it is not difficult to access them. The important is that you are going to create a password that is secure and not easy to hack. Therefore, it has to comply with certain aspects.

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En este sentido, certain aspects have to be met. Therefore, make it long enough to include uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as some numbers and symbols. You can always substitute some letters for numbers. Also, a common trick that works well is to use the letter Ñ in such passwords. It increases security a lot, in a really simple way. Therefore, it is a trick to always keep in mind.

The usual thing is that to change the password of your WiFi you will have to enter first the first and then the new. In addition, you will be asked to confirm the new one a second time, so that these changes will be made in the router at all times. Once this is done, the new password will be official. So when there is a device trying to connect, it will not be able to because there is a new password.

The process itself is not complicated. Although if there are users who do not look ready, you can always call the operator. They can change the password, for one that you provide them or they can create a random one. So you also have this option if you are not convinced to do the process yourself.


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