Most of the users forget their password of their networking devices. Then, they want to retrieve it through different methods. Here in this article, we will discuss about how to reach to the wifi extender interface, and then we will show how to change admin and SSID password. After that at the end we have provided steps to retrieve the passwords.
Reach to Web Interface Page of WiFi Extender
You can log in to the interface through your computer as well as with your phone. We will show you how to do it.
- You have to link your computer with the extender network through LAN cable.
- Then, use the updated web browser to search the interface login IP like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.
- You can find the extender IP address on the back of the extender or in the user manual of the extender.
- The above given URL or IP will take you to the login page, where you have to enter admin credentials.
- The admin username and password are given on the label and in the user manual of router device.
- By clicking on the Log In you will get to the interface page, where you can setup the device easily.
Now, have a look at sections which help you to made WiFi extender password change, admin password change and how to retrieve it through simple portals.
Change Admin Password of WiFi Extender
- To change the admin password, just go to the Admin tab in the settings.
- Here, just edit the password field by clicking on the box.
- Enter the new password and save it by clicking APPLY button.
Now, let’s see how to change the WiFi password from the interface.
Change SSID Username or Password
- Access the interface of the Extender and go to the Settings.
- Here, select the Wireless/Networks by scrolling down.
- Edit the field and enter the password, then save it by clicking on APPLY button.
If you have forgotten the password of Admin and SSID, then you can use these tips or methods written down here.
Retrieve Admin Password
To retrieve the admin password, you need to reset the devices by following some of the simple steps.
Resetting WiFi Extender
Sometime rebooting the extender also failed to deliver the solution. In this type of situation, you can reset the extender. To reset, just find the RESET button and long press it. After resetting device, you must reconfigure the device by accessing the interface using your computer or laptop.
Just follow the given instructions to reach to interface page in ‘Reach to Web Interface Page’ section, where you can reconfigure the settings and networks of the WiFi extender.
Retrieve SSID Network Password
To retrieve the WiFi SSID password of the device, you can use two methods; first is login to the interface to change the password and second is reset the device.
To access the interface you can use the ‘Reach to Web Interface Page’ section and to reset the device you can use the ‘Resetting WiFi Extender’ section, given above.
Down here some more tips to apply so that you will not face problems like interface window showing err_connection_reset or IP is not responding.
Some Tips
1. Use Correct Interface Credentials
You should use correct username and password to access the interface. If you are using the interface first time then, just use the user manual to enter the credentials.
2. Choose Stronger Password
If you are changing admin password, then make it strong and you should write it down somewhere, so that, if you forgot, you can use it to log in to the interface.
The End Conclusion
Here, you have learned how to change the admin password and SSID password of the WiFi extender. We have also provided simple methods to retrieve the passwords in between the article.
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