How to Change Netgear WiFi Settings Using Default Router IP?
First of all, we would like to congratulate you on setting up a Netgear router in your home. Now, you are ready to access a high-speed internet uninterruptedly. But, have you ever wondered how unauthorized users can penetrate the security of your WiFi network? This is because you haven't changed the WiFi settings of your Netgear router. You must know that a Netgear router comes with the default SSID (network name) and password that can be easily cracked by anyone. So, if you don't want your WiFi network to be accessed by unknown users, you should consider changing the WiFi settings of your Netgear router. Of course! You are not paying internet bills for hackers. Stay connected to this blog to know how you can change the Netgear WiFi settings using the default router IP.
Change Netgear WiFi Settings Using Default Router IP
192.168.1.254 is the default router IP of the Netgear routers that can be easily accessed to change their WiFi settings. Below mentioned are the steps that will make you clear about how you can change your router's settings:
- Ensure that your Netgear WiFi router is connected to a power source
- Check the status of the power LED on your Netgear WiFi router. If it is glowing green, proceed to the next step.
- Make a stable connection between your Netgear router and modem using an Ethernet cable.
- Now, switch on your computer and launch your favorite web browser. Make sure that the web browser is running on its latest software version and is free of cookies, cache, and browsing history.
- Now, locate the address bar of your web browser.
- Once there, type the 192.168.1.250 IP address into it. Remember not to make any mistake while typing the IP address. Otherwise, you will be welcomed by an error message - 'default router IP not working'.
Quick Tip: Some Netgear routers also support the 192.168.1.1 IP address. So, in case 192.168.1.250 is not working for you, try accessing the Netgear router login page using 192.168.1.1 instead. - As soon as the Netgear router login page appears, enter the default username and password into the required fields. Also, keep in mind that the default login credentials are case-sensitive and a single typo is unacceptable. So, be careful while typing them.
Note: Consider using the changed login credentials if you've ever modified the default username and password in the past. - Click Log In button to continue.
- You will get redirected to the dashboard of your Netgear wireless router.
- Now, move to the Wireless option.
- Enter the new network name for your Netgear router in the Network Name (SSID) field. The SSID of your Netgear router should be differentiable from other networks so that you can easily find it.
- Thereafter, enter the password of your wish in the Password (Network key) field. Bear in mind not to use your personal details as the Netgear router password as they are easy to guess.
- After entering the SSID and password, click the Apply button.
- The new WiFi settings of your Netgear router will be saved.
In this way, you can change the SSID (network name) and password of your Netgear router using the default router IP. After doing so, your WiFi-enabled devices will be disconnected from the router's WiFi network. So, reconnect them using the new router settings and enjoy accessing the internet in every nook and cranny of your home.
If you still got no success in changing the Netgear WiFi settings using the 192.168.1.254 default router IP, try using the 192.168.0.1 IP address to log in to your router.
The Bottom Line
Here's to hope that you will be able to change the Netgear SSID and password using the default router IP and add security to your router's network. Just in case you are still struggling to do so, get in touch with our expert technicians to get your Netgear router's WiFi settings changed.