WiFi has become an important part of our lives (especially with everyone working from home) and you should be able to configure it if you ever run into problems. You have to to your router if you want to change your WiFi name or . You also need to know some troubleshooting steps to maintain the performance of your router. In this article, I’m going to cover steps on How to Netgear router and do basic configurations.
I am going to talk about the steps involved in accessing the web interface of your Netgear router. I am also going to help you change the name of your Netgear WiFi, its , and show you how you can reboot and reset your router. Let’s jump right into it.
Netgear Router
The steps to to the Netgear router are easy, but you need to make sure that you have a few things before getting started.
- A WiFi-enabled device.
- The device has to be in the range of the router.
- WiFi ( if you don’t have the WiFi , connect an ethernet cable to your computer).
1. Make Sure That Your Device is Connected
For this to work, make sure that your device is connected to the Netgear router. You can do this with a smartphone, a Mac, or a PC. On Windows, simply click on the WiFi icon in the system tray, and on Mac, click the WiFi icon on the menu bar to check this. On Android, check the quick settings and check the control center on iOS.
2. Access the Web Interface
- Open up any browser on the connected device.
- Type in 192.168.0.1 and press enter.
3. With name and
The default name is and the default is . This will work if you never changed the name or . that the is not the same as the WiFi .
The credentials are case-sensitive, so make sure that the name and are in lowercase.
How to change Netgear WiFi Name and ?
Changing the WiFi name and can increase your security.
- to your Netgear router.
- Make sure that the Basic tab is selected.
- Select Wireless from the sidebar.
- Enter the new network name in the Name (SSID) box.
- Enter the new in the (Network Key) box.
- Click the Apply button on the top right corner.
That’s all you need to do to change your WiFi name and .
How to Reboot the Netgear Router?
Some people face issues with their Netgear router (dropped signal, slow internet, etc), and rebooting the route can do the trick. Follow the steps given:
- to the Netgear web interface.
- Click on Advanced.
- Select Reboot under Router Information.
- Confirm your choice.
How to Reset your Netgear Router?
If you are facing Internet issues with your Netgear router and if a reboot doesn’t help, then resetting it can help. You can also do this if you configure your router incorrectly. You can press and hold the reset button behind the router with a paper clip for at least 10 seconds.
Final Take
That’s all there is to Netgear router and configuration. This will help you increase your WiFi security and troubleshoot issues with the router. I hope that you found this article informative. If you have any doubts about the methods or any other suggestions, please let me know in the comments section down below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.