Wifi Password Change

Follow the simple method that matches how you access your router — web admin page, mobile app, or through your ISP.

Quick steps — using the router web admin page

1. Connect a device to the router (Wi-Fi or Ethernet).

2. Open a browser and go to the router address (common ones: http://192.168.1.1, http://192.168.0.1, or http://192.168.1.254).

3. Log in with the router admin username/password. (If you never changed it, check the sticker on the router or the manual — defaults are often admin / admin.)

4. Find Wireless, Wi-Fi, or Wireless Security settings.

5. Locate the SSID (network name) and Password / Passphrase / Pre-Shared Key field.

6. Enter your new Wi-Fi password (see strong password tips below).

7. Choose the security mode: WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA3 if available. Avoid WEP.

8. Save/apply changes. The router may reboot.

9. Reconnect all devices using the new password.

Quick steps — using the router mobile app (TP-Link, Netgear, etc.)

1. Open the router’s official app (Tether, Nighthawk, Orbi, etc.) on your phone.

2. Sign in to the app (use local or cloud account).

3. Go to Wi-Fi settings → change password or guest network password → save.

4. Reconnect devices with the new password.

If your ISP manages the router

• Many ISPs (including managed home gateways) let you change Wi-Fi from their customer portal or they can change it for you.

• If you’re using Nakoda Network equipment and need help, you can contact your nodal officer: Shankarlal Laxmilal Jain — 📱 9594692825, ✉️ shankar@nakodanetwork.com. (Feel free to ask them to change it or guide you.)

Strong Wi-Fi password tips

• Use at least 12–16 characters.

• Mix upper/lower letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Avoid dictionary words, names, or obvious sequences (1234, qwerty).

• Example pattern: R!v3r$2025!Home (don’t reuse this — make your own).

• Consider a password manager to store long, unique passwords.

Other security steps to do while changing password

• Change the router admin password from its default to a strong one. (This prevents others from logging into the router.)

• Rename the SSID (avoid using your full name or address).

• Disable WPS (it can be vulnerable).

• Enable WPA2-AES or WPA3 if supported.

• Update router firmware to the latest version.

• Set up a guest network for visitors and IoT devices — keep it separate from your main network.

• Reconnect all devices and check that critical devices (smart TV, printer, phones) work. Remove old/unused devices from the router’s device list.

• If you use parental controls or QoS, review those settings after the change.

Troubleshooting

• If you forget the admin password or the router is unresponsive, you can factory reset the router (press-and-hold the reset button ~10 seconds) — but this erases all settings and you’ll need to reconfigure.

• If you can’t access the web page, try connecting via Ethernet, or check the router’s default IP and credentials on its label.

• For persistent issues, contact your ISP’s support (or the nodal officer above) for guided help.