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Reset wifi password
I am trying to re-set wifi password. I type in new password and click save then message is: The Router could not apply your new settings. Check your WiFi connection and try again.
Not sure what to do. I am on my phone trying to make this change and the phone is connected to the WiFi with old login. So there is a connection.
rouuterlogin worked. Thank you very much for your help. It was super twisted between the router password and the wifi password. All is worked out.
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Any progress on this?
ksov wrote:
I am trying to re-set wifi password. I type in new password and click save then message is: The Router could not apply your new settings. Check your WiFi connection and try again.
Not sure what to do. I am on my phone trying to make this change and the phone is connected to the WiFi with old login. So there is a connection.
I have a chrome book with no way for ethernet. Having my nephew come help later with his laptop. No progress yet. Thank you.
ksov wrote:
I have a chrome book with no way for ethernet.
You may be able to access the controls on the device using a browser on the Chrome Book.
Same trick that you would use with a wired connection. Aim it a routerlogin.com and see what happens.
ksov wrote:
I am on my phone trying to make this change and the phone is connected to the WiFi with old login.
Not the best way to manage a router. Apps are generally "dumbed down" controls.
If you must do this on a phone, try aiming its browser at the routerlogin address.
How do I change my NETGEAR router password or network name (SSID)? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
ksov wrote:I am trying to re-set wifi password. I type in new password and click save then message is: The Router could not apply your new settings. Check your WiFi connection and try again.
Not sure what to do. I am on my phone trying to make this change and the phone is connected to the WiFi with old login. So there is a connection.
If you have a computer you can connect to your router via an Ethernet connection, you can change the Wi-Fi password from the user interface.
A mobile device option is to disconnect from the router Wi-Fi, through your cell connection access the router via Anywhere Access. You should be able to change the Wi-Fi password from there.
What is the model number of your router?
A third option is the full firmware default reset from the recessed button on the back of the device. This will reset your Wi-Fi SSIDs and password to those printed on the label on the back of the device and all of your other settings as well.
