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JimVM
Dec 12, 2016Aspirant
WNR2000v2 - WiFi Password
I have had router about 6 years with no problems. I set it up with WEP security and it is connected to my desk top and cable modem. I have Kaspersky Internet Security and when I start up my lap top i...
- Dec 19, 2016
JimVM Kindly see the link below on how to change the WiFi password.
Retired_Member
Dec 12, 2016You cannot go from WEP to WPA2 with changing PW.....use a wired PC login to router verify WPA2 security settings.
- JimVMDec 12, 2016Aspirant
I have verified the WPA2-PSK setting on my desk top through "Net Gear Smart Wizerd Router Manager." Are you saying that once that is changed that the password is no longer valid and I should change it?
- JimVMDec 12, 2016Aspirant
I went ahead and changed the password under my log in account under Maintenance, Set Password. The old password came with the router and was 26 digits. I assigned the new password (18 digits) entered twice as instructed and clicked apply. When I tried to set up the wifi with an iphone I got an enter password I entered the new password and it came back as incorrect. I admit I am not a "techie." Did I change the password correctly or are there other steps that I should take.
- Retired_MemberDec 12, 2016
You appear to be setting wrong password, Wifi password or PassPhrase is changed in the WIFI setup... suggest you read the manual we all did at one time or another.