How to change the password of a Asus router?

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The Asus router is an efficient and powerful device that can help you connect to the internet and protect your network security. However, over time, you may wish to change the router's password to ensure network security. You don't have to worry about the steps to change the password being complicated, changing the Asus router password is a simple process and can be completed within a few minutes. You can follow the steps below to get it done.

Total Time: 5 minutes

Supply & Tools:

  • Router
  • Mobile phone or computer

Change the login password of a Asus router

The steps to change the login password of a Asus router are as follows:

1. Connect to router: Connect your phone/computer to your router using either a wired connection or WiFi.
connect to the router

2. Open the router admin page: Type the IP address of the router in a web browser, such as http://192.168.1.1 or http:/router.asus.com.
open the router admin page

3. Login: Using the administrator username and password to log in. If it's your first time logging in, you can use the default username and password, such as "admin" and "admin".
login

4. Enter the settings: After logging in, you will enter the settings interface of the Asus router. Here, you can click on the "Administration" menu under the "Advanced Settings" option and then click on the "System" option.
enter the settings

5. Change the password: In the "System"menu, find the "Router Login Password" and click "Change", enter your new password, and apply the new settings.
change login password

Change the WiFi password of a Asus router

Change the WiFi password of a Asus router also requiring logging in to admin page. You can take following steps.

1. Connect to router: Connect your phone/computer to your router using either a wired connection or WiFi.
connect to the router

2. Open the router admin page: Type the IP address of the router in a web browser, such as http://192.168.1.1 or http:/router.asus.com.
open the router admin page

3. Login: Using the administrator username and password to log in. If it's your first time logging in, you can use the default username and password, such as "admin" and "admin".
login

4. Find the general settings of your wireless: After logging in, you will enter the Asus router's admin page. Here, you can click on the "Wireless" menu under the "Advanced Settings" option and then click on the "General" option.
find the general settings of wireless

5. Change the password: In the "General" option, find the "Wireless Password" or "WPA Pre-Shared Key" option and then enter the new password and apply it. Typically, the password consists of 8-63 characters including letters, numbers, and special characters. Choose "WPA2-Personal" as the authentication method and "AES" as the WPA encryption.
change wifi password

Epilogue

Changing the login password and WiFi password of your Asus router is an important step in protecting your network security. It may affect other devices in your network, so once the password is changed, be sure to record the new password and make sure that all relevant devices have updated the password.

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