How to Secure Netgear Wireless Router with a Password?

Just like the router is controlled as well as managed through the web interface, a user can also manage their modem by using the wen interface of Netgear modem. The users have the login password of the router with which they can interact and change the settings of their device. To prevent the access of unauthorized users in the web interface of the Netgear router login, a user has to assign a strong login password. A user can change the login password of the Netgear router anytime using the web interface of the modem. If you want to secure the Netgear router with a password then you should ensure that your router is connected to PC. In this blog, we have discussed the simple guidelines for the Netgear router login and to secure the router from unauthorized access. 

Quick Steps to Secure the Netgear Router

Go through the below-mentioned instructions to secure the Netgear router:

Step 1: The first step is to switch on your computer by connect it directly to the LAN port of your router. Once you complete this step, go ahead and open the internet browser.

Step 2: After that clear the address bar once you have initialzied the internet browser. Type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the internet browser. Click on the enter button and wait for the browser to respond. 

Step 3: Next, you are prompted to enter the username and password in the respective field. Enter “admin” as the username and leave the username blank. After completing it, press the enter button.

Step 4: Now, a new screen will displays of Netgear interface administration. Tap on the wireless button given on the top left of the screen. 

Step 5: After tapping on the wireless tab, you will see a new screen which includes a manual button for setting up the WiFi security. Although, if you are using an earlier Netgear router then you would not required to complete this step.

Step 6: Next, you can alter the network name or SSID to your preference. Once you complete it, click on save setting button to save the SSID name. Thereafter, you will be unplugged from the wireless setup. 

Step 7: Reconnect again by using the new SSID name. 

Step 8: In the next step, return to the same screen and choose the “wireless security” option. You need to select a security mode on the given web page. Choose between WPS/ WPA2 or WPZ/ WPA2 Mixed mode. 

Note: If you are using the latest version of the Netgear wireless router then you should use the WPA security mode rather than WEP. 

Step 9: Choose TKIP encryption mode under WPA personal. Now, you have to choose between 8 and 63 alphanumeric characters for your password. Here, you have the option to customize the passcode. 

Step 10: Once you choose the password, tap on the “Save setting” button to save all the preferences.

Step 11: Finally, your Netegar wireless router become secure and will transmit the secure wireless connectivity. Any suer who wants to access the wireless network should enter the password. 

We hope by following the above-mentioned steps you can complete the Netgear router login and make your router secure from the unauthroized access.