How To Change Wireless Network Password Centurylink?
Introduction Another reason why you need a strong and secure wireless network password is to ensure that your home network is safe from intruders. Therefore, if you are using CenturyLink as your internet connection service provider, you should avoid using the same password for a long time and consider changing your wireless password from time to time. It is important to change your password as it will deny those who had the opportunity to obtain your password in the past access to your network. Luckily, CenturyLink has provided the flexibility that allows one to change the wireless password through the modem settings. Below are the instructions on how to change your wireless network password in case you use CenturyLink services.
Prerequisites Before changing your wireless password, make sure you have the following.
- Your CenturyLink modem. This is normally situated either in a closet or a utility room, especially in large homes with spacious interiors.
- The username and password for modem login. The default username is most often admin, and the password is written on the sticker on your modem.
If you cannot remember the modem admin login details, you can speak to the CenturyLink customer service team to retrieve your login details.
How to Change the Wireless Password Follow these simple steps to change your wireless network password on your CenturyLink modem.
Www settings ip address login modem admin Simply, on any web browser on a computer or any portable device that is linked to the home wireless network, key in the IP address of the CenturyLink modem. The default IP can be 192. 168. 0. 1 in most cases.
They are usually located on the modem settings and you will be required to input admin login details before gaining access. You will be asked to enter your username and password, if necessary.
Navigate to Wireless Settings After you have logged in to your modem dashboard, go to the wireless settings tab. Wireless or Wi-Fi could be under Advanced Settings or any other close setting on the screen.
Look for the Security or Encryption Settings When in the wireless tab, you will find settings for viewing your wireless network security. This section displays the current network name or SSID, and the current security such as WPA2 and wireless password.
Change the Wireless Password Specifically, in the security settings segment, there should be a standalone button that will allow changing the wireless password. If present, click on the option to change the password.
You will be required to enter and confirm the new wireless password that you want to set. Choose your new password strong, it should contain at least 8 characters including the letters in uppercase, lowercase, numerical, and symbols.
Save the New Password After ensuring that the new wireless password has been changed, go to the modem configuration page and click on Save or Apply settings. Pause for several minutes to allow the changes made to the wireless settings to take effect.
Your modem’s new wireless password will now be set.
Connecting Devices to the New Wireless Network Once you change your CenturyLink wireless password, you will have to reconfigure all your wireless devices including laptops, phones, and printers to the new password. Here is how to reconnect devices.
Laptop or Computer On your Windows, Mac, or Chrome Book laptop go to available networks and search for the wireless network name (SSID) you created. Click to link and after doing so, enter the new wireless password when asked. Connect and your device will join the newly established internet connection network. It may require you to forget the network name or even restart your computer if you are having challenges in the process.
Smartphones and Tablets On your Android, iPhone, or iPad go to the settings then tap Wi-Fi settings. Connect to your new home Wi-Fi network and use the new password for connection. After reconnecting your mobile devices will have an internet connection via your CenturyLink home network.
Smart Home Devices and Gaming Consoles In smart home hubs, security cameras, gaming consoles, and streaming boxes, to identify your home wireless network SSID and connect to it, you may have to open the device Wi-Fi setting. When you are at the password prompt, enter your new wireless password to log in. After the passwords are entered correctly all your devices will be connected to your wireless network. For a comprehensive reconnecting procedure, check the support information of the specific devices that you are using.
Troubleshooting Tips Here are some troubleshooting tips if you have issues connecting devices to your CenturyLink network after the password change.
- I have made sure that the new password I have entered is correct and has been entered on all my devices.
- Reset your modem or the devices that do not connect to the internet.
- Ensure that the modem software successfully downloaded the new password by accessing the modem admin page
- If some devices do not accept new passwords after the network rediscovery procedures, one should get in touch with CenturyLink.
After all the devices are connected to your home wireless network, then you have been through a different process of changing CenturyLink wireless password. Following these steps, it is suggested to change the password every few months to enhance the security of a network.