{"id":5387,"date":"2023-04-13T14:42:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T19:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/?p=5387"},"modified":"2023-04-13T14:42:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T19:42:07","slug":"router-login","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Login to Your Router and Change Wi-Fi Settings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Log_Into_Your_Router_With_a_Web_Browser\" title=\"Log Into Your Router With a Web Browser\">Log Into Your Router With a Web Browser<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Connect_to_the_Router\" title=\"Connect to the Router\">Connect to the Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Go_to_the_Login_Page\" title=\"Go to the Login Page\">Go to the Login Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Router_Login\" title=\"Router Login\">Router Login<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Login_to_Your_Router_With_an_App\" title=\"Login to Your Router With an App\">Login to Your Router With an App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Connect_to_The_Router\" title=\"Connect to The Router\">Connect to The Router<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Download_and_Start_Using_the_App\" title=\"Download and Start Using the App\">Download and Start Using the App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Use_the_App_to_Log_In\" title=\"Use the App to Log In\">Use the App to Log In<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Changing_Wi-Fi_Router_Settings\" title=\"Changing Wi-Fi Router Settings\">Changing Wi-Fi Router Settings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Change_or_Set_Up_Your_Router_Login_Password\" title=\"Change or Set Up Your Router Login Password\">Change or Set Up Your Router Login Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Set_Up_a_Guest_Wi-Fi_Network\" title=\"Set Up a Guest Wi-Fi Network\">Set Up a Guest Wi-Fi Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Alter_the_24_GHz_and_5_GHz_Wi-Fi_Bands\" title=\"Alter the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi Bands\">Alter the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi Bands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Disable_WPS\" title=\"Disable WPS\">Disable WPS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/router-login\/#Router_Login_and_Changing_Your_Wi-Fi_Settings\" title=\"Router Login and Changing Your Wi-Fi Settings\">Router Login and Changing Your Wi-Fi Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like most people, you\u2019re connected to your home\u2019s Wi-Fi network at every moment you\u2019re online at home. To get the most out of your network, you\u2019ll want to learn how to login to your router and change your Wi-Fi router login settings. This will let you change the password and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will explain how to access your Wi-Fi router\u2019s settings. We\u2019ll explain how to log in to your router and what you can do once you\u2019re in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/best-internet-plans-for-streaming\/\"><b>Best Internet Plans for Streaming TV Shows and Movies<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Log_Into_Your_Router_With_a_Web_Browser\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log Into Your Router With a Web Browser<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical way most people access their router settings is <\/span><b>through a web browser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is also the option that is most readily available and easy to do. These benefits come from the fact that you only need a device that\u2019s connected to the network to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can access your router in this way by following these steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_to_the_Router\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to the Router<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quite often, you\u2019ll already be connected. If you aren\u2019t, log in to the network by reentering the current password.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, you might not have a device that is connected to the network. You may have lost the password or can\u2019t log in for whatever reason. In this case, you can\u2019t just use a device to connect. You\u2019ll have to use a method that works around this problem. One is to use Ethernet. Connect the router and a computer with an Ethernet cable. That computer will now be connected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Go_to_the_Login_Page\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the Login Page<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are connected to the router, you will need to access your router\u2019s login page. You can do this through your computer or phone\u2019s web browser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to type in your router&#8217;s default IP address or URL to get to this page. Usually, you can find this information on the router itself. Many have the information printed on a sticker, while others have the information printed directly on the device. If it isn\u2019t there, check the manual that came with the router.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you locate the information, you need either a URL or IP address. The URL will look like a traditional website URL. Meanwhile, an IP address will look like a series of numbers that are separated by periods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t find the exact URL or IP address to enter, try using a default one. 192.168 will work in many cases. If it doesn\u2019t work, try 0.1 or 1.1 instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the URL or IP address, simply input it into your browser\u2019s address bar. This will bring up the router\u2019s login page. You\u2019ll know you\u2019re at the right place when you get to a page that only prominently features a space to enter a username and password. It will usually also have something with the router\u2019s brand name on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Router_Login\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Router Login<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your router\u2019s login page will allow you to actually log in to the router. You just need the username and password, which is not the same as your Wi-Fi router\u2019s name, and the password to access it. It is something completely separate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, your router has the username and password on it. It will be printed on a sticker or written somewhere else on the router. If you already checked your router to find the URL or IP address, it is likely close to where you found that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it isn\u2019t printed on the router and you don\u2019t already know it, you can try the default login. For this, the username is \u201cadmin,\u201d and the password is \u201cpassword.\u201d It might sound silly, but this initial login will work for many different routers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you try this and still can\u2019t log in, you will have to take alternative steps. If your router was rented to you by your internet provider, contact them. They will know the default login information for the equipment they provide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If nothing else works, you\u2019ll have to reset your router completely. This is called a factory reset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Trying to find the best internet speeds for the best price? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/internet\/compare-plans\"><b><i>Compare our internet plans<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> and find one that fits your needs and budget!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Login_to_Your_Router_With_an_App\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Login to Your Router With an App<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some companies that make routers have recognized that people want an easier way to access their Wi-Fi settings. Nowadays, certain routers come with apps that give you direct access to these settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this is true for some routers, it isn\u2019t true for all of them. If your router doesn\u2019t have an app available, you won\u2019t be able to use this method. Instead, connect with a web browser.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can access your router with an app by following these steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_to_The_Router\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to The Router<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you need to have your device connected to the router\u2019s network. This should be a mobile device capable of running your router\u2019s app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_and_Start_Using_the_App\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download and Start Using the App<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your router has an app, it will typically say so on the packaging, the router\u2019s manual, or the router itself. Check each of these to see where the app\u2019s name is listed. Then, simply search for it on your device\u2019s app store and download it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the app isn\u2019t listed anywhere, you can check online to see what app to use. Make sure to also double-check that it has an app at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_App_to_Log_In\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the App to Log In<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you have to do with the app is log in to your account. If it\u2019s your first time using the app, you will need to create an account before you can do this. If it isn\u2019t, simply enter your account details to proceed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most router apps will make all of this easy. If you don\u2019t have an account, the app will walk you through the process. If you have an account, you just have to log in using it. In either case, the app will tell you how to proceed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have an account and are logged in, you\u2019re done! Now, you can use the app to edit your router\u2019s settings.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5391&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_Wi-Fi_Router_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing Wi-Fi Router Settings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once logged in, you have access to your settings. This is true whether you used the app or a browser. On the settings page, you can edit what you want and can even customize your network. You can also double-check your settings to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/no-internet-connection-troubleshooting-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">troubleshoot any issues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the router settings page is pretty intimidating. It has a lot of options on it and many of these options use intense technical jargon. You may not be sure which settings you can change and which you should absolutely avoid changing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, we will explore a few of the settings that people usually want to access. We\u2019ll also go over why some settings are helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_or_Set_Up_Your_Router_Login_Password\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change or Set Up Your Router Login Password<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number one reason people want to access their router is to change the password. Alongside this, <\/span><b>adding a password<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to an unsecured network is a major motivator. Both situations are especially true if your router is unsecured and still relies on the default username and password. In this case, anyone with the ability to reach your Wi-Fi network can gain total control over it simply by typing in \u201cadmin\u201d and \u201cpassword,\u201d which isn\u2019t a hard combination to guess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To change the password, you need to get to the settings page. Use one of the steps listed above to do this. From there, make your way to the wireless settings. Most routers list in a category labeled \u201cwireless,\u201d \u201cWi-Fi,\u201d or \u201cWLAN.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this category, find the section labeled \u201cNetwork Name\u201d or \u201cSSID.\u201d This section will list your router\u2019s name and will also have a password field nearby. There will likely be something near this password field that allows you to access and edit the password.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a new password, make sure to choose one that is secure and can\u2019t be guessed easily. However, don\u2019t use a password that is connected to other accounts you use. After all, you will have to tell people who want to connect to your Wi-Fi network what this password is. So, you don\u2019t want it to be the same password you use somewhere important, like the bank. If you do this, suddenly, someone who has been to your home knows what password you use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, pick something different or use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lastpass.com\/features\/password-generator\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">password generator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Then, make sure to write down the password so that you have it if you forget it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve entered the new password, don\u2019t just exit the app or close the window. There will be a button that allows you to confirm the changes, typically one labeled \u201csave\u201d or \u201capply.\u201d Hit this to finalize the change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you confirm your choice, the login information will change. This change happens immediately. It will log out all of the devices that are currently on the network. It will then prevent them from logging back in until they have the new password. You will have to go to each device and log it in to continue using the network like normal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/wifi-keeps-disconnecting\/\"><b>WiFi Keeps Disconnecting? Learn How to Fix it in 5 Minutes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Up_a_Guest_Wi-Fi_Network\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set Up a Guest Wi-Fi Network<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people choose to set up a guest Wi-Fi network alongside their standard Wi-Fi network. A guest network gives access to the internet just like a standard network does. However, that is where access ends. Having access to the guest network will not allow a user to change the Wi-Fi settings and will <\/span><b>prevent them from accessing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anything that is shared through the network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By only giving your guests access to the guest network, you don\u2019t have to share your real password. This limits the risk that your main <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.norton.com\/blog\/privacy\/how-to-tell-if-someone-hacked-your-router\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network will be hacked<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also prevents people you don\u2019t trust from changing things with your network. So, having a guest network is generally the safer option for connecting guests to your system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To set up a guest network, log in to the router and go to the wireless settings. These are the same settings used in the previous section and will be labeled as \u201cwireless,\u201d \u201cWi-Fi,\u201d or \u201cWLAN.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There, you should see an option that relates to guest networks. This will often include a switch or checkbox that allows you to turn the guest network on. Change this to the on option to activate the network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On that same page, there will be an option to name the network and give it a password. Name the network whatever you want, and be sure to set a password. Use a password you are comfortable with giving out to others and that you don\u2019t use for other accounts, as this will be what you share to access the guest network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alter_the_24_GHz_and_5_GHz_Wi-Fi_Bands\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alter the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi Bands<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most modern routers don\u2019t just produce a single network signal. They produce a 2.4 GHz signal and a 5 GHz signal. Often, people just log in to the first signal that happens to pop up on their device. This isn\u2019t the best way to approach the situation. Understanding how these signals work allows you to alter your Wi-Fi settings to get the most out of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5 GHz signal is generally faster. You will want to connect to this signal when you want to get the most out of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/what-is-a-good-internet-speed\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">good internet speeds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is particularly true if you are close to the signal. Meanwhile, the 2.4 GHz signal has more range to it. You will want to connect to this signal when you are positioned at a point far away from the source.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To edit the signals, you need to log into the settings. Then, navigate to the wireless settings section. This is the same section used in the other steps listed above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands will be listed in this section. You can rename the networks to whatever you want. You can even give them names that reflect what they do so that you can remember easier. That way, you won\u2019t suddenly connect to a network that will give you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/blog\/en\/slow-internet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slower internet speeds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not see two signals listed here. If this is the case, your router can\u2019t do both signals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Looking for an internet option that gives you control over your contract? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmedia.ca\/en\/internet\"><b><i>Browse our internet plans<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> available in your area!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_WPS\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disable WPS<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easy way to connect to your Wi-Fi network. All you have to do is press a button on the router. Then, enter a PIN. With this, you\u2019re done. You can now connect a device without entering the password.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this sounds nice and easy, it is also slightly dangerous. Networks have passwords for a reason. A router like this bypasses the password requirement. This is especially dangerous for networks that are public and can be reached by anyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, <\/span><b>you can disable WPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on any device by logging into the router and going to the wireless settings section. There, you will find WPS settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should indicate if WPS is active. If it is, there will be a way to deactivate it. There should be a switch or a checkbox that allows you to do this. Once you disable it, this feature will be unavailable to anyone. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5393&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Router_Login_and_Changing_Your_Wi-Fi_Settings\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Router Login and Changing Your Wi-Fi Settings<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing and changing your Wi-Fi settings is relatively easy. Once you access your router\u2019s login page, you can easily adjust and make changes from there. 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