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Modify My Wi-Fi Network Name and Password

Information technology'south easy to alter your Wi-Fi network proper noun and password manually or with the MyFrontier mobile app.

To change your password manually:

Find your network proper noun (or SSID) and password on a sticker on the back, bottom or side of your router.
Connect a computer directly to your wireless router with an Ethernet cable.
When asked, choose WPA/WPA2 security and AES encryption (depending on your options).
When asked, create a stiff password (or key) to continue your wireless network secure: minimum viii characters; mix of letters (upper and lower case), numbers and symbols (no spaces). Avoid using mutual words or personal information.
Make note of your new countersign and go along it safe.
Choose your router brand and model number beneath for specific instructions.

Actiontec F2250

Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.0.1. Log in with the user proper name admin and the password admin.
Click the Wireless tab near the acme of the master screen and cull Bones Settings in the menu on the left.
Enter a name for your network that's like shooting fish in a barrel to remember.
Choose the WPA2-Personal for the Security Type and AES for the Encryption Type.
Create a stiff countersign in the Passphrase/Key field.
Click Apply.
Now that your wireless network has a new proper name and countersign, you lot must re-connect your wireless devices (estimator, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new countersign.

Actiontec GT784WNV

Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.1.1. Log in with the user proper noun admin and the password countersign.
Click the Wireless Setup tab near the top of the main screen and choose Basic Settings in the card on the left.
Click to Enable the wireless radio state if necessary.
Enter a name for your network that's piece of cake to recollect.
Be sure to select WPA/WPA2 Security.
Create a strong password in the Pre-Shared Cardinal (PSK) for Home Network field.
Click Employ.
At present that your wireless network has a new proper name and password, you must re-connect your wireless devices (figurer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new password.

Actiontec WR424 Rev E, F and I

Open your web browser and go to http://192.168.1.1
Note: If you accept trouble connecting to your router with your web browser, make certain your computer is configured to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Enter the Default User ID (admin) and the Default Password (password or password1) on the login page
Notation: If you already personalized your password, enter that password instead
Click Wireless Settings from the top menu
Click Bones Security Settings from the left-paw card
You can change your WEP key in section v
Click Apply
Now that your wireless network has a new proper noun and countersign, you must re-connect your wireless devices (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new password.

Arris NVG443B, NVG448B, NVG448BQ, NVG468MQ

Open your web browser and go to http://192.168.254.254
In the Name field enter Admin. In the Password field enter the password that's on the label on the bottom of your router.
Note: If y'all have trouble connecting to your router with your spider web browser, brand sure your computer is configured to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Select Wireless from the main menu
Select Total Control Wireless. You lot will see a network proper noun (also called an SSID) and a password for connecting to your home network. Enter a new network name and password and click the Employ push button.
Note: From now on you'll see simply one network name in your abode when you search for Wi-Fi. Your router will automatically cull the band that gives your connected device the best Wi-Fi point.

Annotation: If Full Control Wireless is disabled:
- Select Basic Settings two.4 GHz to setup the 2.4 GHz WiFi network or Bones Settings 5 GHz to setup the 5 GHz network
- You lot will be prompted for a Username and Countersign to alter these settings. They are located on the sticker on the bottom of the router
  Note: If you lot already personalized your login and/or password, and then enter them instead
- Enter the new name and password and click the Apply push
At present that your wireless network has a new proper name and password, you must re-connect your wireless devices (reckoner, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new countersign.

Arris NVG589

Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.1.254.
Click the Abode Network tab at the top of the page.
Click Wireless. If prompted, enter the Access Code from the printed sticker on the back or bottom of the router.
Enter a name for your network that's easy to remember.
Select WPA – Custom under Security settings.
Create a strong password in the Key field.
Click Relieve.
Now that your wireless network has a new name and countersign, you must re-connect your wireless devices (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new countersign.

D-Link DSL-2750B

Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.i.1. Enter the user proper noun admin and the password found on the router's label.
Click the Login button.
Click the SETUP tab and the ii.4G Wireless option.
Click to Enable Wireless if necessary.
Enter a name for your network that'southward easy to recall.
Nether WIRELESS SECURITY Mode choose WPA2 as the Security Fashion.
Choose WPA2-PSK (Personal) in the WPA Mode box.
Create a strong password in the Pre-Shared Key field.
Click Apply Settings.
Now that your wireless network has a new proper noun and password, you must re-connect your wireless devices (figurer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new password.

Greenwave G1100

Open up a web browser and go to http://192.168.1.1. Enter the Admin Password located on the sticker on the side of router and click Side by side.
Click Change Wireless Settings from the lower left-hand side.
Enter names that are easy to remember in the SSID fields (your FiberOptic router has 2 different wireless networks that need different names) if you wish to change your wireless network names.
Enter passwords for each network. They can exist the same or dissimilar from one some other.
Click Utilize.
At present that your wireless network has a new name and password, you must re-connect your wireless devices (calculator, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new password.

Netgear D2200D

Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.254.254. Enter the user name admin and the countersign admin. Click OK.
Click the Wireless Settings tab and Simple Config in the left menu. Choose Use Push button method and click Enable Elementary Config.
Click Security Settings in the left carte.
Set the Wireless Security style to WPA and the Hallmark fashion to Personal (Pre-Shared Key).
Choose WPA as the WPA Type and AES as the Data Encryption type.
Create a strong password in the WPA Shared Key field.
Click Apply.
Now that your wireless network has a new name and password, you lot must re-connect your wireless devices (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new password.

Netgear 7550

Open a spider web browser and become to http://192.168.254.254.
Click Wireless Settings and then Bones Settings.
Make sure wireless is turned On and enter a name for your network in SSID box. Click Utilize.
Select Avant-garde Security Settings or Security Settings from the menu.
Select WPA Wireless Security. On the next screen, create a WPA Shared Key. This will be the countersign for your wireless network. Click Apply.
Now that your wireless network has a new proper noun and countersign, you lot must re-connect your wireless devices (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new countersign.

Pace 4111N, 5031NV, 5168NV

Open a web browser and go to http://192.168.one.254.
On the home screen click Wireless under Peak Networking Features.
Enter a Network Name (SSID) for your network that'south like shooting fish in a barrel to call up.
Scroll to the bottom of the folio and click Save.
Enter the countersign printed on the sticker on your router and click Submit.
To create a new countersign gyre down to find Ready Custom Encryption Central. Select this option and enter your new password.
Scroll to the bottom of the folio and click Salvage.
At present that your wireless network has a new name and password, you lot must re-connect your wireless devices (calculator, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to the new network using the new password.

If you don't see your router model listed higher up, please contact the states.

For more information on preparing your computer to connect to the wireless signal, please see Connect My Reckoner (Wireless).

To change your Arris NVG4xx router'due south password with the MyFrontier app:

Launch the app and tap the blue plus sign in the bottom right corner to open the menu.
Cull My Network and curl down to find My Wi-Fi Networks.
Tap Modify Wi-Fi Settings.
You can modify the name of your network and its password.
Tap the Relieve button at the top when you're finished.

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