It is important to change your Wi-Fi password as this creates protection from unwanted access to your personal information, and from other people committing fraud and theft. This article will show you how to change the Wi-Fi password using a Linksys Wi-Fi Router. If you are using a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router, click here to learn how to change the Wi-Fi settings using your Linksys cloud account. You can also watch the video tutorial here.
NOTES:
- The Wi-Fi password is NOT the router administrator password. To learn more about Linksys router's administrator password, click here.
- Images and steps may vary depending on your Linksys router's model and version.
Step 1:
Launch a web browser, enter “192.168.1.1” in the Address bar then press [Enter].
Launch a web browser, enter “192.168.1.1” in the Address bar then press [Enter].
NOTE: If your router's IP address has been changed, click here for instructions on how to check it.
Step 2:
Enter your credentials in the fields provided. The User name field is left empty by default and the administrator password is admin. If you personalized your router password, use that instead.
NOTES:
Step 2:
Enter your credentials in the fields provided. The User name field is left empty by default and the administrator password is admin. If you personalized your router password, use that instead.
NOTES:
- If your password is incorrect, or if you've lost or forgotten it, you may need to reset your Linksys router to factory settings. To learn more, click here.
- To learn of the different ways in setting up your Linksys router, click here.

Step 3:
Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security sub-tab.
Click the Wireless tab, then click the Wireless Security sub-tab.

NOTE: For some routers, the wireless security settings are under Wireless > Wireless Settings and displayed in the Manual option.
Step 4:
In the Passphrase field, enter your preferred Wi-Fi password.
NOTE: There are different Wi-Fi security modes for your Linksys router. To learn more, click here.
Step 5:
Click
to save your changes.
In the Passphrase field, enter your preferred Wi-Fi password.
NOTE: There are different Wi-Fi security modes for your Linksys router. To learn more, click here.
Step 5:
Click

IMPORTANT: After changing your Wi-Fi password, devices that are currently connected to your network will be disconnected. You need to reconnect them using your new password. Click the links below for instructions on how to connect various devices to your Wi-Fi:
Computers and other related devices
Connecting wireless computers to your network
Connecting a wireless printer to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router or Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Linksys Connect
Mobile devices
Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
Connecting your iPhone® to the Wi-Fi
Connecting your iPod® to the wireless network
Connecting your Android device to the Wi-Fi
Connecting your Android™ smartphone to your wireless network
Connecting your BlackBerry to your wireless network
Gaming consoles
Wirelessly connecting your PlayStation®3 to the Internet
Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys router
Connecting your Nintendo Wii™ to the Internet
Related Article:
How to turn OFF my router’s or gateway’s Wi-Fi
Connecting a wireless printer to your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router or Linksys Wi-Fi Router using Linksys Connect
Mobile devices
Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
Connecting your iPhone® to the Wi-Fi
Connecting your iPod® to the wireless network
Connecting your Android device to the Wi-Fi
Connecting your Android™ smartphone to your wireless network
Connecting your BlackBerry to your wireless network
Gaming consoles
Wirelessly connecting your PlayStation®3 to the Internet
Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys router
Connecting your Nintendo Wii™ to the Internet
Related Article:
How to turn OFF my router’s or gateway’s Wi-Fi