I lost the original password for my wireless router. I can hook the internet up directly to my computer to get internet but my roommates cant use it. how do i reset the password without knowing the original? i am looking for belkin router help, belkin router support etc.
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2 years ago
Passwords are a very sensitive part of any device. In order to protect the network or device from misuse, you need to set or reset passwords from time to time, but be aware that passwords need to be strong which cannot be easily hacked.
The same goes with Belkin Router too. To reset the password for Belkin Wireless Router you need to open a web browser and navigate to the IP address of the router and then fill in the username and password.
You are now logged in to the router's interface, there is a utility section of the left navigation panel click on system settings.
Now configure the router automatically and change Belkin router password and click on apply changes. And now the same password will be asked for continuing the web interface.
Step 1 : Open your web browser and navigate 192.168.2.1 for accessing router’s web-based interface.
Step 2 : Fill the password in the password field and then click the submit button for logging in to the interface. For this you must know the password otherwise you won’t be able to log in. Leave it blank if you don’t set a password.
Step 3 : There is a Utility section of the left navigation pane. Click on System Settings.
Step 4 : In type in the current password field, you must have to enter a password. Leave the field blank if you don’t set a password. For the new password type a password in type in the new password field and confirm new password field and then click on apply changes.
Step 5 : If you prefer to configure the router to log you out automatically, change the timeout value. It will change after a period of time.
Step 6 : To change Belkin password click on apply changes. A password will be asked after continuing the web interface.
If you lost the original Belkin password then you can reset the password for the Belkin wireless router:
Anyone who is using to connect with a modem is asked for a password. If you know the password you can reset the password for Belkin wireless router and you will lose the original Belkin password. If you don’t know the password then you can reset the password for Belkin wireless router and you will lose the original Belkin password.
If you don't know the password, you must reset the modem to access the interface.
A Wifi password is used to connect your device to a secured network. A wireless router can be secured to prevent unauthorized access to private data from other users. This can be done by framing a new password on the device.
Those who pursuit to illegitimately connect to the router will be prompted for the password. If you know the password, you can change it by using the modem's Web interface. If you don't know the password, you must reset the modem to access this interface.
Resetting the modem to factory settings restores it to the default settings. The condition is that your custom settings will be erased and cannot be recovered.
Step 1 : Launch your Web browser.In the URL type "192.168.2.1" to access the router’s setup page.
Step 2 : A login prompt will appear in front of you. Now enter your password into the Password field and click the "Submit" button to log in to the interface.
Step 3 : In case you don’t know the password you can leave the pass field blank and click on “submit”.
Step 4 : Go to the utility section in the left navigation panel and click on “system settings”.
Step 5 : Submit the password in the "Type in current password" field. If you didn't set a password, leave the pass field blank.
Step 6 : Enter the new password into the "Type in new password" and retype the new password in the "Confirm new password" field. and click "Apply Changes."
Step 7 : After you apply the settings, your password will be changed.
You can now enter the new password you have reset to continue using the Web interface.
Leave the Password field blank and click "Submit" to access the Web-based interface.
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