How to change router name

How do I change my router name and password?

How to Change Your Router’s Login Information

1. Enter your router’s IP address into your favorite web browser.
2. Log in with the default username and password (both admin, usually).
3. Go to settings.
4. Select Change Router Password or a similar option.
5. Enter the new password.
6. Save the new settings.

Should I change my router name?

These devices are configured with a predefined default SSID network name by the manufacturer at the factory. Typically, all of a manufacturer’s routers are assigned the same SSID. If you are wondering if you should change your router’s name, the answer is simple. Yes, you should.

How do I change my Netgear router name?

Launch an Internet browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net into the address bar.

1. Enter the router user name and password when prompted.
2. Click OK.
3. Select Wireless.
4. Enter your new network name in the Name (SSID) field.
5. Enter your new password in the Password (Network Key) fields.
6. Click the Apply button.

Should I change my Netgear router password?

When you buy a new NETGEAR router, it is configured with factory default settings. When you use the local web address www.routerlogin.com to access your router’s web interface, the user name is admin and the default password is password. To improve the security of your network, change the default password.

How do I change my Nighthawk name?

Click ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Type a new name in the Device Name field. Click Apply to save the new router name.

How do I rename my wireless network?

There’s no way to change the device’s name so it’s identified by that particular name on your network. The only way you can do this is to root your Android device and search for an app that can change the “hostname”. You can still use the device’s MAC address to uniquely identify it, at least.

How do I change my Ethernet network name?

Select “Network List Manager Policies” in the left pane. You’ll see a list of all the network profiles on your system. To rename a profile, double-click it. Select the “Name” box, type a new name for the network, and then click “OK.”

How do I reset my Nighthawk router?

To reset your router using the Reset button:

1. Verify that your router’s Power light is on.
2. On the back of your router, locate the Reset button.
3. Use a paper clip or similar object to press and hold the Reset button for up to thirty seconds.
4. Release the Reset button. Your router resets.

How do I do a hard reset on my router?

How to Reset a Router

1. Keep your router plugged in.
2. Find your router’s reset button. This will be on the back or the bottom of your router.
3. Use a paperclip to hold down the reset button for 30 seconds.
4. Release the button.
5. Wait for the router to power back on.

Why is my Nighthawk router not working?

Make sure your Nighthawk router is properly plugged into a power outlet. If you have used an Ethernet cable to connect your device, then make sure that it has no cuts or breakage. Access the default web address using the safe mode of your web browser. Check if your web browser is updated to the latest version.

What do I do after I reset my router?

After pressing the Reset button, unplug and re-plug the router’s power adapter. NOTE: The Power LED of the router will keep on blinking for a few seconds after resetting as it is still trying to stabilize. However, if the Power light still isn’t solid after a minute, powercycle the router.