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Went from password secure to unsecure. How can i secure again?

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Log in to your router, go to Wireless > Wireless Security > Manual and select a security mode, like WPA2 Personal, then enter a password/passphrase and click Save Settings.

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How do I turn off lan?

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To disable a Land Area Network, turn off the broadcasting ability of your router. That way, no one can see your network when they are searching. Log in to your router, go to Wireless and click "Disabled" next to SSID Broadcast. Finally, click "Save Settings" to apply your changes.

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How do I reset my router using my mobile device?

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You can use the web-based setup page on your phone's browser.

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How do I find the password for my Linksys router?

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The default password is usually on the router or you can look up common ones online.

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How do I change my router password?

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Log in to your router. Go to Administration > Management > and enter the new password.

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Will I lose any of my original settings if I reset my router?

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Yes, you will lose all original settings if you reset the router. Resetting is meant to be a last step with power cycling and restarting as the first steps in troubleshooting. Power cycle or restart your router by unplugging it from the wall, waiting 60 seconds, then plugging it back in.

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Can I just change the password?

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The admin password can be changed under "admin" when connecting to the 192.3168.1.1. The wireless password can be set under "Wireless," then "Security."

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My modem and my computer are working together properly, but my phone will not connect to my router. Do you have any suggestions for me?

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Maybe your parental controls for your mobile are on. This happened all of a sudden to me and I had no clue what was going on, but once I logged into my router it showed me that parental controls were on.

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Is there any other website aside from 192.168.1.1 that should be changed or used to put a password on a router?

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No. The address is not truly a "website," it's just the IP address to get to your router specifically from your network. Wireless security can be set up by going to the "Wireless" tab and selecting "Security."

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