One of the best known models among Wifi network devices are the TP-LINK routers , which help you to project the wireless network more extensively . You can find a wide variety of models of this device, from models with one antenna, up to 4 antennas, depending on the level of range you want your internet to have.
They are also known for how easy and fast it is to adjust device settings , and you can change the network name and password to a custom one.
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- How can you find out the password of your TP-LINK network?
- What is the procedure for modifying the TP-LINK password?
- What are the steps to follow if you forget your password?
- Can I change the name of the Wifi network in TP-LINK?
How can you find out the password of your TP-LINK network?
If you have forgotten the password of your TP-LINK Wifi network , then we will show you the easiest and fastest way to know it, you just have to follow these simple steps:
- In order to know the password of your TP-LINK Wifi network, you first need to know the IP address, the username and the password to enter the configuration and settings platform. These data can be found at the bottom of the TP-LINK device, named as IP, Username and Password.
- Next, you must verify that the router is turned on, followed by connecting one end of the network cableto one of the yellow ports of the device, and the other end to a PC or computer.
Then enter the number of your IP address in the search bar of your browser and press Enter. Generally, the IP address of TP-LINK routers is: 192.168.0.1 .
- Next, a window will open in which you must enter the username and password located below the device, these are usually both “Admin”. However, if the router has been previously configured, the username and password may have been changed, if so, it is recommended to factory reset the device (using the Reset button on the device).
- Once this has been done, you will have entered the configuration and settings platform of your TP-LINK, now you just have to locate the side menu, select the “Wireless” option, followed by “Wireless Security”.
- Finally, you will be able to know what the password of your Wifi network is by observing the “WPA / WPA2 – Personal”settings , in the “Wireless Password” box.
What is the procedure for modifying the TP-LINK password?
As we explained previously, you only need your IP address, username and password, which, by default, are usually 192.168.0.1 as the IP address, and “Admin” for the username and password . Similarly, modifying the password of your TP-LINK Wifi router is very simple, and with just these steps you can do it successfully:
- To begin, you must place your IP address in thebrowser’s navigation bar and press Enter, to which, next, we see a small window where you must enter the username and password (Admin).
- Once this is done, you will have already entered the settings and configurations platform of your TP-LINK, likewise, we see a menu on the left side, in which you must click on “Wireless”.
- In the “Wireless” menu you must select the “Wireless Security” option, then in the “WPA / WPA2 – Personal” settings you can change your password in the “Wireless Password” box.
- After changing the password you must go back to the side menu, go to the option “System Tools”, select “Reboot”and press the button of the same name, so that all the changes you made are saved successfully.
At the end of this process, the platform and the device will perform a restart that may take a few seconds, followed by all the devices that were previously connected to the network must enter the new password.
Although defining a password for your Wi-Fi network offers you some security, there are mobile devices capable of sharing the linked Wi-Fi without the need for the password, therefore the developers have created applications to prevent users from sharing your Wi-Fi .
What are the steps to follow if you forget your password?
It often happens that, when changing your Wi-Fi network password, you forget to write it down somewhere or, simply, over time you will not be able to remember it. However, sometimes like this you don’t have to worry, you have two options that will help you get it back .
One of them is by pressing for a few seconds the Reset button located on the back of the TP-LINK router, until all the lights on the device turn on and off. This will reset the device to its factory state, which will cause all previously made settings, such as password and name, to be removed, leaving the network password free.
As a second option, you can carry out the same procedure that is done to modify the password, which has been described previously in the article, so you will reinforce the security of your network with a new password, avoiding intruders who can use your internet.
Before performing any of these two options, you must verify if no other device can connect to your Wifi network with the last password you remember, sometimes there are problems to connect the Wi-Fi network on mobile phones such as Chinese.
Can I change the name of the Wifi network in TP-LINK?
Thanks to the tools offered by the settings and configurations platform, in addition to being able to view and modify the password of your TP-LINK Wifi network , you can also change its name.
Modifying the name of your network is very simple, and following steps very similar to those described above:
- Enter your browser and place your IP address (192.168.0.1 by default)in the navigation bar, followed by a small window where you must enter the username and password (Admin).
- Now, when entering the settings and configurations platform of your TP-LINK Wifi network, you must go to the side menu and select “Wireless” followed by “Wireless Settings”.
- Finally, you can change the name of the network in the box “Wireless Network Name”, now you just have to save the changes by going to “System tools”, followed by “Reboot”and pressing the button of the same name.
Once all the steps have been completed, it will only be necessary to wait for the device to restart, which will take a few seconds, and you will be able to see that the name of your Wi-Fi network has been changed.
