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A step-by-step guide to set a new password for your Converge wireless network
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For security and personal reasons (like a newer password that will be easier to remember), you'll want to change your Converge Wi-Fi password occasionally. This wikiHow article will teach you how to change your Converge Wi-Fi password when connected to the network. Be aware that Converge ICT provides service only in the Philippines.
Things You Should Know
- To change your Converge Wi-Fi password, first find the admin username and password on the back or side of your router.
- Go to your router's web address (it should also be on the router), and log in with the admin account.
- Click the "Wireless" or "WLAN" tab (or similar) and update the current password.
Steps
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Go to https://192.168.0.1 in a web browser. Insert this numerical address in the URL bar of any web browser as long as you're connected to your router's Wi-Fi . -
Enter your username and password, then click Log In . The default username and password are usually located on the back or bottom of your router.- If you can't find the router login info, leave the username field blank and click Log in .
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Click the Wireless tab. It's near the top of the page with Setup and Log OFF . -
Enter a new password in the "Pre-Shared Key" field. You can check the box next to "Show key" to see what you're typing. -
Click Save . You'll see this or "Save Settings" at the bottom of the page. Once you save your settings, all of the devices in your WiFi network will need to enter the new password to continue using the network.
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Go to https://192.168.100.1 in a web browser. Insert this numerical address in the URL bar of any web browser as long as you're connected to your router's WiFi. -
Enter your username and password, then click Log In . The default username and password are usually found on the back or bottom of your router. -
Click the WLAN tab, 2.4G , or 5G Basic Network Settings . You should see any of these near the top of the page. -
Enter a new password in the "WPA PreSharedKey" field. You can check the box next to "Show key" to see what you're typing. -
Click Apply . You'll see this or "Save Settings" at the bottom of the page. Once you save your settings, all of the devices in your WiFi network will need to enter the new password to continue using the network.
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Go to 192.168.1.1 in a web browser. Insert this numerical address in the URL bar of any web browser as long as you're connected to your router's WiFi. -
Enter your username and password, then click Log In . The default username and password are usually on the back or bottom of your router.- If you can't find the password, try "user" as the username, and "user" again as the password. [1] X Research source
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Click the Network tab. You should see any of these near the top of the page.- The wording may vary; if you're using a FiberHome router, you will most likely see "Interface Setup > Wireless" instead.
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Enter a new password in the "WPA Passphrase" field. This is under the "Security Settings" header. -
Click Submit . You'll see this or "Save Settings" at the bottom of the page. Once you save your settings, all of the devices in your WiFi network will need to enter the new password to continue using the network.
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QuestionHow frequently should I change my router's password?Tyrone Showers is a Technologist and the Co-owner of Taliferro Group, an IT consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. With over 35 years of professional experience, he specializes in API Design, e-Commerce, Operational Efficiency, and website development. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from DeVry Institute of Technology.It is advisable to update the admin password for your router at least twice a year. This differs from your Wi-Fi password. The admin password is responsible for managing access to the router's settings, and retaining the default setting poses a notable security risk.
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QuestionHow can I make my Wi-Fi network more secure?Tyrone Showers is a Technologist and the Co-owner of Taliferro Group, an IT consulting company based in Seattle, Washington. With over 35 years of professional experience, he specializes in API Design, e-Commerce, Operational Efficiency, and website development. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from DeVry Institute of Technology.For something more advanced, you can also set up a separate guest network that is also found in your router's Wi-Fi settings. This allows visitors to use your Wi-Fi without giving them access to your main network, protecting your devices and data.
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QuestionCan changing my password help keep my WiFi network more secure?Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.Definitely. If someone is connecting to your WiFi network right now, then they probably know its password. To block this person from accessing your internet, update your WiFi password. That way, they won't know how to log back in. It's also likely that you'll notice better internet speed since someone else isn't using up your WiFi's bandwidth.
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- If you've changed your Converge router's admin password and can no longer log in, you can reset the router to its original factory defaults. Look for the recessed "Reset" button on the back or side of the router and insertThanks
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1. Go to 192.168.0.1 in a web browser.
2. Enter your username and password, then click Log In
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3. Click the Wireless
tab.
4. Enter a new password in the "Pre-Shared Key" field.
5. Click Save
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