How to change your Wi-Fi router’s password
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If you want to add a bit more security to your device or simply make it easier to remember what you need to put in, you should look into changing yourWi-Fi router’spassword. Routers come with default passwords that are easy for anyone to guess or look up. Instead, you should change it to something more secure so that nobody can mess with your settings. Here’s how to change your Wi-Fi router’s password.
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How to change your Wi-Fi router’s password
Once you’re done with these steps, you’ll have successfully changed your Wi-Fi router’s password. This is incredibly important to keep your router secure from anyone trying to log into it and change settings without your permission. It’s also good to have it set to something you can remember.
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