We
save our Wi-Fi password in our Smartphone, Smart TV and many devices. Most of
them live on the cloud. Therefore, keeping in mind the security and privacy, we
must keep changing our Wi-Fi passwords from time to time. If you do not know
how to change your Wi-Fi password or how to update it then there is no need to
worry. Here we are telling you how to change or update your password..
There
are some things about which users should be aware of before changing passwords.
Now you will ask what is that thing? So let's know ...
1.
First of all, you should know the name of the name and model of your router
brand.
2.
You should also know the URL for the router's configuration portal.
3.
There should be information about the login ID and password for the
configuration portal.
4.
You should have a laptop or a mobile phone with the same Wi-Fi connection or
LAN cable, so that the router has to be connected.
Follow
these steps...
1.
First, open the browser on your Smartphone or laptop.2.
Then, in the address bar, type the URL of the configuration portal and press
Enter.3.
Now enter the name and password of the router to login.4.
Then go to the Wireless Security Option.5.
After clicking on the Wireless Security option, go to PSK passphrase and type
your password.6.
Now click on the 'Save' button and reboot the router.
Setting a weak password means that the possibility of hacking is increased. Hackers can access your password on the basis of 'Hit and Trial' method or estimate and access to a data connection. Here we are telling you how you can choose a secure password for your own hotspot. So let us know what to do to choose a secure password...
1.
Always choose alphanumeric (letter and number) password.
2.
Avoid choosing passwords that are easy to guess. Such as: home name, date of birth, home number, bike /car number, your phone number etc.
3.
Using special characters, you can make your password a bit complicated.