Can’t remember WiFi password, don’t know how to change
Hi-I first set up my router two years ago, and at that time changed the WiFi name and password to something different than what’s set up on the bottom of the router. I haven’t had any issue until I just bought a new laptop and am trying to connect to my WiFi and I can’t seem to remember the password. I’ve tried different variations of my usual passwords and nothing is working. It’s a Netgear router. How do I go about resetting my password? I seriously have no idea. My TV is still connected to the WiFi.
Re: Can’t remember WiFi password, don’t know how to change
Okay, and I then log onto the WiFi by using admin as log in and password as password right? Or do I use the password that was on the bottom of my router?
Re: Can’t remember WiFi password, don’t know how to change
Right, so to clarify, I use the password on the bottom of the router to log my phone onto the WiFi, and then when I’m connected to my router’s WiFi, that’s when I use password/admin to log onto the router and can then change the name and password again, correct?
Re: Can’t remember WiFi password, don’t know how to change
@Leslielavender wrote: Right, so to clarify, I use the password on the bottom of the router to log my phone onto the WiFi, and then when I’m connected to my router’s WiFi, that’s when I use password/admin to log onto the router and can then change the name and password again, correct?
That is certainly the order to go in if you use wifi to do everything.
However, you do not have to be connected to the wifi to change the wifi password.
The preferred option is with a wired connection and a browser on a PC.
If you are using wifi, you have two options. You can use the Nighthawk app or you can use the browser and aim it as routerlogin.net.
So far you haven't said what this router is. They are generally the same in how you access them, but there can be variations. Some routers don't even work with the Nighthawk app.
