Changing the password for the tp link router. Why put a password on WiFi at all? How to change data on wifi

A basic article necessary for composing more complex articles.

Article updated date: 10/25/2016

Changing the TP Link router password and username is important part ensuring your safety home network, even if it consists of just one computer.

This will get rid of malware scanning your modem for automatic mode from the Internet. Programs try to gain access to your router using a combination of standard logins and passwords.

This method can be used by an attacker to include your router or devices in a botnet, send spam or malware, remote control your devices or intercept passwords you enter.

In my practice there was a case of changed DNS records on the router to intercept passwords of popular social networks.

To change the password, log into the TP Link device.

On the left side of the window go to the item Service settings, open the list System Tools, click on the item Password.

Image 1. Window for changing login and password for the TP Link router

Enter your current username and current password.

Enter a new username, you can leave your previous login admin, but I would advise you to also change the login username in the router settings.

Enter New Password, preferably at least 8 characters, using numbers, lowercase and capital letters.

Enter password confirmation and press the button Save.

The page is updated and the password for the TP Link router has been successfully changed.

Perhaps the router will immediately require you to log in again using a new login and password.

Write it down new login and the password in a safe place so as not to forget, most likely you will not need it soon.

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All these passwords are generally a sore subject when it comes to Wi-Fi routers. It’s not immediately clear what password we’re talking about we're talking about, because on the router there may be two or even three different passwords:

• Password used to access TP-Link settings.
• Password for Wi-Fi network.
• And there may also be a password for connecting to the Internet provider. It depends on what type of connection your provider uses.

In this article we will talk specifically about TP-Link routers. I will show and tell you how to find out the password for the Wi-Fi network and the router settings. Let's consider a situation where you forgot the password for Wi-Fi, or the control panel, on your TP-Link router (modem). Specifically according to forgotten password from your Wi-Fi network, there is a separate, detailed article:. In it I wrote about how to view the password on a computer and on different routers. On TP-Link as well.

TP-Link: look at the Wi-Fi password in the settings

In order to go into the control panel and find the password, we need to connect to the router. It is also possible via Wi-Fi. Yes, you don’t remember the password (most likely), but perhaps you already have a connected computer. If not, then connect to the router via network cable: on the router the cable is connected to the yellow LAN connector, and on the computer (laptop) to the network card.

Then, in your browser, type the address 192.168.1.1 (maybe also 192.168.0.1, or tplinkwifi.net) and follow it. Provide your username and password. If you haven't changed them, then this admin And admin. You can see more details. Well, just in case, I’m giving a link to the article if (or 192.168.0.1).

In the control panel, go to the tab Wireless (Wireless mode) - Wireless Security (Protection wireless mode) . In field Wireless Password (PSK Password) you will see the password for your Wi-Fi network.

You can just as easily, or leave the old one. In any case, now you know the key and you can connect new devices to your router.

If you forgot your password to enter settings (admin)

On almost all routers, including TP-Link, access to settings is protected by a password and username. That is, to enter the router settings, you need to specify a username and password. On TP-Link devices, standard password- admin, and the username is also admin.

You can find standard data at the bottom of your router.

But, if you changed your password and forgot it, then it is almost impossible to recover it. Just try to remember. If it doesn’t work, but you definitely need to go into the settings, then most likely you will have to configure the router again.

Drawing conclusions

Passwords need to be changed, your wireless network and router settings must be well protected. Moreover, you need to install complex passwords, which will be difficult to pick up or guess. But, always try to write down the passwords that you set, so that later you don’t have to look for how to recover them, waste time, configure the router again, etc.

Forgot your Wi-Fi password - you can look it up on your computer or in the settings TP-Link router like we just did. If you forgot the password to enter the settings, you will most likely have to reset the settings to factory settings and configure everything again.

Don't know how to set or change your access password? wireless network on a router (router) Asus, D-link or TP-link?

So, our instructions are for you.

With its help you can configure safe use almost any SOHO class router (for home and small office) from the above manufacturers.

Asus

Configuring all parameters of wireless networks is done through the web interface or, as they say, the admin panel of the router.

AsusTek equips routers in the consumer (home) segment with two types of interfaces (pictured above).

At first glance, they are quite different, but in reality there are few differences between them.

Having figured out how to install pass Wi-Fi on one Asus brand router, you can easily do it on another.

The web interface is accessed through a computer or other device (tablet, phone) connected to the router via a wired or wireless connection.

Standard network address Asus routers - 192.168.1.1. This IP must be entered into address bar any browser and press Enter.

After this it will be revealed to you home page admin panel, similar to one of the pictures above.

To set or change the Wi-Fi password on an Asus router, do the following:

• Enter your login and password to access the admin panel. Almost all Asus routers by default they are the same - “admin” and “admin”. If this login/password pair does not suit you, please refer to the router documentation, it may contain other login options.
  In addition, the IP address, login and pass must be written on a sticker attached to the bottom of the device.
• After logging into the admin panel, click the “Wireless” button in the left panel. The button is located in the " Additional settings"(Advanced settings).

• In the wireless network configuration section, select an authentication method from the drop-down list and enter any combination of Latin letters, numbers and special characters in the “Preliminary WPA key"(WPA-PSK key).
  This will be the password to access your Wi-Fi network. Most reliable method Authentication today is WPA2-personal. If you choose it, the password must be at least 8 characters.

• To save the settings, click the “Apply” button. Now your wireless network will not be able to be used by strangers.

If, after setting or changing the password, any devices cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network, displaying messages that the saved settings do not meet the network requirements or simply “could not connect,” you need to go to the device’s network settings and delete this network.

Once this network is detected again, you will be able to connect to it without any problems by entering a new password.

TP-link

Setting up a wireless network on TP-link routers is not much different from how it is done on Asus routers.

The web interface can also be accessed through the browser of any connected device (computer, phone, tablet) at tplinklogin.net or IP 192.168.0.1.

The default login and password for TP-link are the same as for Asus - “admin” and “admin”. And again, all this data is on a sticker that is located on the bottom of the device.

Important! If you open the router's web interface at tplinklogin.net, first disconnect it from the Internet (you can simply temporarily disconnect the provider's cable).

Now let’s figure out how to set a Wi-Fi password on a TP-link router:

• After logging into the admin panel, click on the “Wireless” button in the “Network” section in the main menu. Next, open “Wireless security”.

• Check the box next to “WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Recommended)”. Select the desired authentication method from the list, preferably WPA2-PSK, as the most reliable. Leave the encryption type unchanged.
• In the “PSK password” field, enter 8-63 characters, including letters, numbers and Special symbols(Cyrillic alphabet cannot be used). This will be the password for your Wi-Fi network.
• Save your settings. Your network is now secure.

To change already existing password Wi-Fi on the TP-link router, do the same steps.

If the connection to the network is lost after setting a password, do what we wrote about above: go to the section network settings on the device where the break occurred and delete this network.

After you see it on the list again available Wi-Fi, connect by entering the SSID and new password.

D-link

Once you understand how to set wireless network passwords on Asus and TP-link routers, you can easily figure out D-link settings, despite a number of differences in the interface of the admin panels.

And in fact, there are very few differences in them: access to the admin panel is opened via IP 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (some models can be configured for one IP, others for another), the password and login are again “admin” and "admin".

The same data, set by default, is printed on a sticker attached to the bottom of the router.

To set or change the Wi-Fi password on D-link router, connect to it via cable or Wi-Fi computer, tablet or phone, open a browser (D-link manufacturers recommend using Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer) and enter one of the above IP addresses in the address bar.

• After logging into the admin panel, open the “Wi-Fi” section through the main menu. Other options for its names are “Wireless” or “Wireless setup” (in different versions D-link firmware the admin panel looks different).

• Open "Security Settings" (Wireless security).
• Select from the drop-down list " Network authentication» (Authentication method) security type WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK.
• In the "Key" field PSK encryption» (PSK key) enter the network access password. It must consist of 8-63 characters, including Latin letters, numbers and special characters. Cyrillic alphabet cannot be used.
• Leave the encryption settings unchanged.
• After you have set the Wi-Fi password to D-link router, save the settings and exit the menu. To do this, click the “Change” button.

Your Wi-Fi network is now protected from access by unauthorized users.

If, after setting a password, you have problems connecting to the network of any device, open the list network connections this device and delete the network.

After detection again, you will be able to connect to it with a new password.

How to set a password for a Wi-Fi network

How to set a password for Wi-Fi is a fairly common question that you need to know in order to secure your personal wireless network. This video clearly explains how to set a password on Wi-Fi, as well as how to change it in the access point settings.

In this short instruction we will look at the process of changing the password on the Tp-link TL-WR841N Wi-Fi router. We will change the Wi-Fi network password. That is, the password that you need to specify to connect to your wireless network.

I decided to prepare a separate article specifically for Tp-link TL-WR841N. Since this router is very popular, and many people will find this article useful.

As for changing the password for a Wi-Fi network, there is nothing complicated about it. Even if the wizard sets up your router and gives you a password, then most likely you will have to change it. There are different reasons: someone will connect to your network without your knowledge, or you, for example, give the Wi-Fi password to your neighbor and then change your mind. In any case, just change the password on the Tp-link TL-WR841N Wi-Fi router and no one will be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

If you yourself have forgotten your password, you can try to remember it. I already wrote, .

Tp-link TL-WR841N: changing the password for the Wi-Fi network

We need to do this manually by entering the new password that we just set. If your computer encounters problems connecting to the network after changing the password, for example, the error “The network settings saved on this computer do not meet the requirements of this network” appears, then you need to delete the connection to your Wi-Fi network and reconnect by specifying a new password. See instructions for. But in Windows 10 you need .

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Enable sharing of Internet connections, and also set up synchronization between various devices Routers help. The most quality manufacturer TP-Link is recognized. This article will discuss how to set a password on a Wi-Fi router from this brand.

This procedure is necessary, both as a way to protect against intruders entering a personal computer, and to limit access to Internet traffic so that only people who can connect can connect. those who know the password. The steps described below allow you to both initially protect access and change an existing access key.

Types of password settings and their purpose

It should be noted that there are two types of protection, the first will be described below, the second allows you to restrict access to settings, and was described in another article. It protects equipment from overly curious household members or workers, since without certain knowledge inexperienced user can cause a lot of damage Wi-Fi work router.

As already noted in the material TP-LINK settings TL-WR940N, it is best to install protection for access to a wireless network at the very beginning, when you are working on setting up the basic settings of the router. Because later this point may be lost sight of, and access to connect to the Internet will be open to everyone.

This can ultimately lead not only to the loss of paid traffic, but also to malfunctions of the router itself. This is due to the fact that, one way or another, it is designed for a certain load; if it is exceeded, a decrease in the quality level of the Internet connection is guaranteed and, as a result, certain inconveniences during use.

The process of setting a password on Tp-Link routers

Everything discussed below is suitable for the following representatives of routers from this manufacturer:

1. TL-WR743ND.
2. TL-MR3220.
3. TL-WR841N.
4. TL-WA701ND.
5. TL-WR740N and others.

In addition to knowing how to set a password, anyone who decides to figure out how to set up a wireless network on their own will benefit from an article on general settings.

The setup itself takes place in the control panel, which can be accessed after connecting the router to the computer by typing in any browser in the address bar 192.168.1.1. (some models have an address 192.168.0.1 ), you can find the correct value on the router sticker.

Attention update: in new firmware, the manufacturer changed the login address to the administration panel from the address 192.168.x.x on http://tplinklogin.net

After entering, a window with login and password appears, the factory settings have the corresponding values admin, admin. If the data has already been changed, then it is entered, or the settings are reset to the original ones (how to reset settings).

Login is performed step by step, the following operations are performed:

1. The Wireless tab opens ( Wireless), then “Wireless protection” ( Wireless Security).
2. A check mark is placed next to the item with the name WPA/WPA2-Personal (Recommended).
3. In the line Version / Version and Encryption / Encryption automatic values ​​are indicated (Automatiseski / Automatic).
4. In the “Wireless Network Password” field / Password The password you created is entered, consisting of at least 8 characters; for greater protection, it can be complicated by using a combination of letters and numbers. In order not to lose it, it is better to write it down in a safe place (to make it easier to remember the password).
5. The last item is that the settings are saved when you click on the corresponding “Save” button (Save).

To reboot the router with new settings, click the link at the bottom of the page “Click here” (click here).

When there is a need to just change an already early set password, then the actions are performed according to the scheme described above. After reconfiguring the router, you need to replace the connection key on all paired devices.

What to do if Wi-Fi does not work after setting a new password

As a rule, the connection problem occurs most often on personal computers when the error “The network settings saved on this computer do not meet the requirements of this network” is displayed. To fix it, just delete the old wireless connection and create a new one. The same procedure is carried out for other connected gadgets. You can read how to delete a network in the article: Delete a Wi-Fi network on Windows 7.