Change a DLink Wireless Password

To change your D-Link router's wireless password, you'll need to open the router's configuration page in your web browser. After logging into the configuration page, you can change the password from the Wireless Settings menu.

Steps

Accessing the Router

  1. Open a web browser on a connected device. You'll need to be using a computer or device that is currently connected to the network. It is best to use a computer that is connected to the router via Ethernet, as wireless devices will lose connection when the router updates with new information.
  2. Enter .192.168.0.1 into the address bar. This is the default address for most D-Link routers.
  3. Enter .192.168.1.1 if the previous address doesn't work. This is another common address for routers.
  4. Enter .http://dlinkrouter if neither address works. This hostname will work for many newer D-Link routers.[1]
  5. Find the router's address if nothing is working. If you still can't get to the router login screen, you can use a computer to look up the router address:
    • Windows - Right-click the Network icon in the System Tray. Click "Open Network and Sharing Center." Click the "Connections" link for your active connection at the top of the window. Click the "Details..." button. Copy the "IPv4 Default Gateway" address. This is the router's address.
    • Mac - Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences. Click the Network option. Select your active network connection. Click the "Advanced..." button. Click the "TCP/IP" tab. Copy the "Router" address.

Signing In

  1. Type admin as the username. This is the most common default username for D-Link routers.
  2. Leave the Password field blank. Many D-Link routers don't have a password assigned.
  3. Try admin as the password. If a blank password doesn't work, try "admin."[2]
  4. Look up your router model default login information. If a combination of "admin" and blank passwords doesn't work, visit www.routerpasswords.com and select "D-Link" from the menu. Find your router model in the list and enter the username and password displayed.
  5. Press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router if you can't login. If none of the default login usernames and passwords work, press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for about thirty seconds. The router will then reboot, which may take a minute. Once reset, you'll be able to use the default information to log in.

Changing the Wi-Fi Password

  1. Click the Wireless tab. If you don't see this tab, click the Setup tab and then click "Wireless Settings" in the left menu.
  2. Click the Security Mode menu.
  3. Click Enable WPA2 Wireless Security. Unless you are specifically trying to connect older devices that don't support WPA2, you should always be using this security method. It is the most secure way to protect your network.
  4. Click the Passphrase field.
  5. Type the password you want to use. Make sure that the password does not contain any dictionary words and is not easy to guess. This is especially important in crowded areas.
  6. Type the password again in the Confirm Passphrase field.
  7. Click the Save Settings button.
  8. Enter the new password on your wireless devices. Once you've changed the password, any wireless devices will be disconnected and will require the new password in order to reconnect.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://blog.dlink.com/finding-your-routers-ip-address-2/
  2. ↑ http://support.dlink.com/FAQView.aspx?f=et2ZO27%2bPfo2uxLGQz9mWQ%3d%3d
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