Simple step-by-step guide to change your Wi-Fi password

 how to setup change password wifi

🔹 Step 1: Connect to Your Wi-Fi

Make sure your device (laptop, phone, or PC) is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to change.

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🔹 Step 2: Open the Router Settings Page

1. Open your web browser (like Chrome or Edge).

2. In the address bar, type your router’s IP address, usually one of these:

   • 192.168.0.1

   • 192.168.1.1

   • 192.168.100.1

   • 10.0.0.1

   (If unsure, you can find it by checking your network details — see below for help.)

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🔹 Step 3: Log In to Your Router

• You’ll be asked for a username and password.

• Default login info is often:

  • Username: admin

  • Password: admin or password

• If you changed it before, enter your custom credentials.

(If you don’t know it, look for a sticker on the back or bottom of your router.)

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🔹 Step 4: Go to Wireless Settings

Once logged in:

• Look for Wireless, Wi-Fi Settings, or Wireless Security.

• Choose your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) if there are two bands (2.4GHz / 5GHz).

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🔹 Step 5: Change the Password

• Find the field labeled Password, Passphrase, or Pre-Shared Key.

• Enter your new Wi-Fi password.

  • Use at least 8 characters.

  • Mix letters, numbers, and symbols for better security.

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🔹 Step 6: Save and Reconnect

• Click Save or Apply.

• Your router will restart or disconnect briefly.

• Reconnect your devices using the new password.

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💡 Optional: Find Your Router’s IP Address

If you’re not sure of your router’s IP:

On Windows:

• Press Windows + R, type cmd, then press Enter.

• Type ipconfig and press Enter.

• Look for Default Gateway — that’s your router’s IP.

On Android/iPhone:

• Go to Wi-Fi settings, tap the connected network → look for Gateway or Router IP.

Configure IP address on router using the Setup command

[admin@MikroTik] > setup
  Setup uses Safe Mode. It means that all changes that are made during setup
are reverted in case of error, or if [Ctrl]+[C] is used to abort setup. To keep
changes exit setup using the [X] key.

[Safe Mode taken]
  Choose options by pressing one of the letters in the left column, before
dash. Pressing [X] will exit current menu, pressing Enter key will select the
entry that is marked by an '*'. You can abort setup at any time by pressing
[Ctrl]+[C].
Entries marked by '+' are already configured.
Entries marked by '-' cannot be used yet.
Entries marked by 'X' cannot be used without installing additional packages.
   r - reset all router configuration
 + l - load interface driver
 * a - configure ip address and gateway
   d - setup dhcp client
   s - setup dhcp server
   p - setup pppoe client
   t - setup pptp client
   x - exit menu
your choice [press Enter to configure ip address and gateway]: a

To configure IP address and gateway, press a or [Enter], if the a choice is marked with an asterisk symbol ('*').

 * a - add ip address
 - g - setup default gateway
   x - exit menu
your choice [press Enter to add ip address]: a

Choose a to add an IP address. At first, setup will ask you for an interface to which the address will be assigned. If the setup offers you an undesirable interface, erase this choice, and press the [Tab] key twice to see all available interfaces. After the interface is chosen, assign IP address and network mask on it:

your choice: a
enable interface:
ether1  ether2  wlan1
enable interface: ether1
ip address/netmask: 10.1.0.66/24
#Enabling interface
/interface enable ether1
#Adding IP address
/ip address add address=10.1.0.66/24 interface=ether1 comment="added by setup"
 + a - add ip address
 * g - setup default gateway
   x - exit menu
your choice: x