To ensure the security of your home network, you should password-protect your router after specifying the basic network settings. Changing the access key to the web interface will help protect your router settings from unauthorized entry. In addition to specifying a new password for the administrative panel, you should also select a complex access key for the WiFi network. If it is reliable enough, the attacker will not be able to get to the stage of changing the settings, even if he gains access to the wireless network.

Standard password change algorithm for any routers

First of all, you need to open your router's control panel. To do this, you need to know the IP address of the web interface, the standard login and password specified by the manufacturer. Typically, this data can be clarified on a sticker located on the bottom panel of the router. To enter the web interface, connect to the network, enter the desired IP address in the address bar of any browser and press “Enter” on the keyboard. In the dialog box that appears, enter the user name and standard key, then click the corresponding button in the interface.

After this, find the menu item responsible for the router’s system settings. In the factory firmware of most routers, this section is located at the bottom. Typically, you will need to enter your new device settings access code twice. In the first field you need to specify a new password, and in the second - its confirmation. On some routers, it is also possible to change the administrator name. It is recommended to change the default login if your device supports this feature.

Note! If the device was previously set up by another user, the default account information may not be suitable. It is recommended to perform a factory reset to be able to log into the control panel. For this operation, a separate button on the back panel of the device is usually used.

Password protection on a TP-Link router

The administrative interface of most TP-Link routers is standardized, so logging in should not be difficult. Typically the IP address 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 is used, the login and access key are the same, their value is admin. The exact data for a specific model can be found on the sticker at the bottom of the device or on the TP-Link website. In the menu that opens, go to the “System tools -> Password” section or “System tools -> Password” in the Russian version of the interface. In this menu you can:

• Password protect the router;
• Change username.

Specify a new password and, if necessary, a new login to log into the router’s web interface. The number of characters in both parameters should not exceed 15. It is recommended to use letters in different cases (upper and lower), numbers and special characters. The only exception is the space character; its use is not allowed.

Important! On new versions of the software, you can also use the universal address to enter the settings: tplinkwifi.net. The username and code do not change.

How to password protect an ASUS router

Launch any browser and type in the address bar the IP specified in the instructions (usually 192.168.1.1). Provide your username and password. If this information is unknown, check the instructions or one of the default login databases, such as Router Passwords. Open the link “Advanced settings -> Administration”, then go to the “System” tab. In the first table you can change the initial password set on the router. To apply the changes, restart your device.

Wireless network security is not something you should neglect. Of course, your home Wi-Fi and the network between your laptop and tablet will be of little interest to professional hackers, because... there's nothing interesting there. But a greedy and cunning neighbor might still be interested - she’s such a freebie))). And in general, you lock the house, lock the car. Therefore, setting a password for Wi-Fi is the same thing. To do this, you don’t need to call a computer technician or customizer - you can do it yourself, because it’s a matter of a few minutes.
Now I’ll tell you how to look at and change the WiFi password on your router so that it doesn’t get hacked so easily.
Perhaps we should start by coming up with a key phrase. To do this, we use three golden rules:

1. Password length.

Yes, imagine, this parameter is of no small importance. A sequence of 4 characters can be hacked in a few minutes. It is believed that the optimal length of a Wi-Fi password is 8 characters. More is possible, the main thing is that it is at least 8. Indeed, if this is not a sequence like 12345678 or qwertyui, then hacking by selecting a Wi-Fi security key or searching through a dictionary will take quite a lot of time.

2. Complexity.

The password must contain both letters and numbers. In this case, the letters must be made in both lowercase and capital letters. If you live in a private house somewhere on the outskirts, this will be enough. It is unlikely that you will have a neighbor who is a hacker. In a high-rise building it’s worth doing it more intricately. Those. We also add one or a couple of special characters to the key:
!@#$%^&*,;».
After that, we check it for complexity here - link.

3. Atypicality.

Don't use simple words and combinations that millions of other people use. Eg:

12345678
password
abc123
qwerty
I love you
11111111

You should not use your name or the names of loved ones, surnames, or street names for these purposes.

Following these three simple rules will help you make a reliable key that is resistant to hacking attempts by young hackers.

The next step is to configure the Wi-Fi security on the router accordingly. Below I will give examples on wireless routers from the most popular network equipment manufacturers. If your device is not there, don’t despair. Do everything by analogy. The procedure is as follows: you need to go to the router’s web interface at http://192.168.1.1. In the case of D-Link, Tenda and NetGear, this could be http://192.168.0.1. In any case, you can see the IP of your device in the sticker on the bottom of the device:

The default login and password are also indicated there.
After this, you need to find the Wireless or Wi-Fi section (In the Russian version, the section may be called “Wireless Network” or “Wireless”) and go into it.
There will be a Security subsection, where you need to find the Version or Type parameter and set it to WPA-PSK/WPS2-PSK mixed or WPA2-PSK only. And then in the Password, Passphrase or Key field, enter the Wi-Fi password and save the settings. And that’s all business! And now examples:

Asus:

On older models such as WL-G500vP, WL-G520GU and RT-G32, as well as the first RT-N10 and RT-N12, the web interface was made in blue tones. In the main menu select Additional settings >>> Wireless network. General Tab:

Most modern Asus routers already have new firmware with a dark-colored interface. The location of the menu items is the same:

In the “Authentication Method” list, select WPA2-Personal, enter the password in the “WPA Pre-Shared Key” field and click on the button Apply.

D-Link:

For D-Link routers from 2013 with a dark interface, you need to go to the advanced settings and find the section there WiFi:

Select an item Security Settings. The following window will open:

In the new web interface of 2014, in the menu on the right you need to select the menu item WiFi >>> Security Settings:

Set the “Network Authentication” parameter to “WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed” or “WPA2-PSK”, and in the “PSK Encryption Key” field - the Wi-Fi password. Click on the “Apply” button.

TP-Link:

The web configurator of most SOHO routers produced by TP-Link has not changed in appearance for a long time. The only difference is the language used in the interface. In the Russian version, you need to go to the section Wireless >>> Wireless Security:

In English - Wireless => Wireless Security:

We put a bold point in the section WPA/WPA2-Personal. Then, in the Version list we set WPA2-PSK and in the PSK (Wireless Password) field we enter the network key.

Zyxel:

Models from the Keenetic family are now popular among Zyxel routers.
In the first version, you had to select the item in the menu on the right Wi-Fi Network >>> Security:

In the “Authentication” field we set WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, and in the “Network key (ASCII)” field enter the network password.

In the new Keenetic II everything has changed radically. Now in the bottom menu you need to click on the icon in the form of a wireless network indicator. The “Wi-Fi Network” section will open:

On the “Access Point” tab in the “Network Protection” list, set WPA2-PSK and in the “Network Key” field, enter the password. Press the button Apply. Ready!

Go to your router settings. It is best to use the CD that comes with the router, otherwise you can do the same remotely via the Internet. To access the router via a web browser, enter a special address in the input line. Standard addresses for routers: 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.2.1.

• If possible, go to the router settings from a computer that is connected to it with a special Ethernet cable. If you connect to the network directly via Wi-Fi, then with any change the Internet will turn off, and you will have to log into the router again to configure it.
• The default username and password on many routers is “admin”. Otherwise, try leaving one of the input fields blank and entering “admin” in the other. If this does not work, then refer to the instructions for your router, or contact the manufacturer.
• If you have previously changed the password to access the router and cannot remember it, then press the Reset button on your router to return it to the factory settings. Please note that this action will delete all of your settings.

Find your network's security properties. The names differ on many routers, but basically this item is located in the “Wireless Network Settings” or “Security Settings”. If you can't find this setting, search the name of your router and look for where the security settings are located.

Select the encryption type. Most routers have several possible network security options. Basically, these are: WEP, WPA-PSK (Personal), or WPA2-PSK. Whenever possible, choose WPA2 because it is the strongest type of encryption for wireless networks. This feature may not be available on some older router models.

• Some older devices do not support WPA2 encryption. Keep this in mind if you have such devices and connect them to the network.

For WPA2-Personal, select AES type. If you have a choice, choose AES for WPA2 encryption. Another option is TKIP, however it is older and less reliable. Some routers only support the AES algorithm.

• AES is a standard symmetric block cipher algorithm and is the best algorithm available.

Enter the SSID and passcode. The SSID is the name of the access point, and the passcode is the set of characters that you will need to enter to connect to your access point.

• Your password must contain letters, numbers and symbols. The simpler your password, the easier it will be for ill-wishers to guess it, or to guess it using the “brute force” method, as programmers call it. There are password generators online that will help you choose a strong one for your network.

Save the settings and reboot the router. Click the “apply” or “save” button to save the new network security settings. Most routers will begin to reboot automatically and all devices connected to it will be disconnected from the network - they will have to re-enter the password.

• If the router does not reboot automatically, you will have to do it manually. To do this, turn off the router, remove the plug from the socket and count to ten. Then reconnect the router to the network, turn it on and wait until it undergoes the initial boot (it will complete as soon as all the indicators start to light without change).
• Don't forget to update your network connection on all your devices. For greater network security, change your password approximately every six months.

The entire 2.4 GHz range is now filled with wireless networks in multi-storey buildings. There is a WiFi router in almost every apartment. But not everyone thinks about their safety. No, no, and you’ll find an open network somewhere without authorization. Today, when cobblers can be found on almost every corner, this should not be done under any circumstances! And that is why all network equipment manufacturers insist on one thing - you must have a Wi-Fi password on the router so that no one else can connect. Many people still insist that it is necessary to additionally enable filtering by MAC address, but I consider such a measure unnecessary for a regular home network.

On all modern WiFi modems and routers, setting password protection on a wireless network has an identical scenario, despite the difference in the appearance of the setup interface. For example, consider the most popular models - D-Link DIR-300 And DIR-615.

We start by looking at the sticker on the router. We are interested in the IP address and login with password:

After that, launch any web browser and enter the IP from the sticker into the address bar. In response, an authorization form should open.

Enter your username and password and go to the settings menu of the wireless router.

In order to password protect WiFi on a router or modem, you need to find the WiFi section in the menu.
Usually this section has a subsection Security Settings(Wireless Security). Let's go into it.

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In order to correctly and competently password-protect a Wi-Fi wireless network on a router, you must first correctly select the security standard that will be used. To do this, in the "Network Authentication" list, select the value WPA2-PSK, Since today this is the most reliable and secure standard, allowing you to maximally protect your home WiFi from attacks from outside. Below we check that the “WPA encryption” list field contains the value AES. In the “PSK encryption key” field, you need to come up with and enter a password that the router will ask when clients try to connect to it via Wi-Fi. It is best done with a mixture of numbers and letters of the English alphabet. Network devices do not understand Russian Cyrillic. It is better to make the password length at least 8-10 characters, then it will be very difficult to crack it. Apply and save the settings. Now your router has securely protected WiFi.

Comment: I highly recommend without fail disable WPS technology. This is the only significant vulnerability that modern wireless routers are susceptible to. In order to do this, you need to go to the menu section, which is called “WPS” and uncheck the “Enable” checkbox.

Gone are the days when the Internet was connected to a PC only through a wired connection. Now all modern gadgets support the Wi-Fi function and can work in a wireless network just as well as with a direct wired connection! In almost every apartment, a special device, a router, is used to meet Wi-Fi needs. These networks are mainly used for home or office services.

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A wireless network can extend over tens of meters, depending on the power of the router. And to prevent uninvited guests from using your traffic, you need to know how to password protect your Wi-Fi router.

How to set a password on a wifi router (password)?

In this article we will look at the principle of changing the password, because regardless of the manufacturer, be it Asus, D-link, TP-link, Zyxel, it is identical. All the settings you set can be easily changed, and even easier to reset to factory settings. It is necessary to realize the importance of this action, because all devices are connected to a common local network and data can be accessed. To prevent this from happening, you must protect the network with a password!

Changing the router settings is done through the web interface. On the same label, on the back cover of the router, “site” is written, which consists only of numbers and dots (usually 192.168.1.1 or something similar). It must be entered into the address bar of the browser you use to view web pages. A window will open in front of you, where you need to enter the factory login and password indicated on the same label on the back of the router. By default they are set to “admin and admin”, respectively. Once you have entered this data, press the “Log In” button.

If someone changed the factory login and password of your router, or you simply forgot it, you can click the Reset button to return all the router settings (including the login and password to access its settings) to the original (default) ones. Usually the Reset button is pressed in and to press it you need to arm yourself with a match or a toothpick.

So, a site map has opened in front of you - this is the main menu for managing the router. Your task is to find the Security tab. After this, we will be taken to a page where you will need to find fields called “Password” and “Confirm the password”. Your task is to write the password you created in each field. We’ll tell you a little later which password is best to create to protect your network.

After you have written a new password in the two corresponding fields, press the Save Setting button. Ideally, change the login value by changing the standard “admin” to “hamer17” (for example), this way the router will be more protected from hacking - now you know how to set the wifi password.

Some users, after all the steps taken, are wondering how to change the wifi password. Yes, exactly the same way as putting it on! You need to log into the site map using your password and login. And in the Security tab, write a new password value, saving it, that’s all!

Even after changing the router password, do not forget to look and use it for free!

What password should I choose for WiFi?

This is the most important point regarding the protection of the entire wireless network system. There are often cases of hacking a Wi-Fi password by simply guessing it. Those. You need to use a password that no one will guess and that is difficult to guess. By the way, there are many programs for cracking (bringing) passwords, but even they will not be able to guess a complex password; it will take them several decades to find a complex password. So, consider the basic principles of creating a password:

• Do not use a primitive password, discard the options qwerty or 12345 and the like!
• The password must contain both numbers, letters, and special characters (*, %, #, etc.), then it is much more difficult to crack.
• Use information that is not related to you. Those. year of birth or address of the house where you live is not suitable for a password.
• When creating a password, consider the case of letters. In other words, the password must contain both lowercase and uppercase letters.

Attention! Your password must not be less than eight characters!

If you use the data, you can protect your wireless network 100%. That's all, the question turned out to be: “How to set a password for wifi?” not so difficult! Good luck in this difficult task!

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