How to set up wifi code and reboot your router

Here’s a step-by-step guide to **setting up your Wi-Fi password** and **rebooting your router** safely:

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### **1. How to Set a New Wi-Fi Password**
#### **Step 1: Access Your Router Settings**
- **Connect to your router**: Use a device (phone, laptop, etc.) connected to your Wi-Fi network.
- **Open a web browser**: Type your router’s IP address into the browser’s address bar. Common router IPs include:
  - `192.168.1.1` (most common)
  - `192.168.0.1`
  - `10.0.0.1` (for some brands like Xfinity)
  - Check your router’s label or manual if unsure.

#### **Step 2: Log In to the Router**
- Enter the router’s **admin username and password**. Default credentials are often:
  - Username: `admin`
  - Password: `admin` or `password` (or see the router’s label).
  - *If you’ve changed these before and forgot them, reset the router to factory settings (see notes below).*

#### **Step 3: Change Wi-Fi Password**
- Navigate to **Wireless Settings** (may be called "Wi-Fi," "Security," or similar).
- Find the field labeled **Password**, **Passphrase**, or **Pre-Shared Key**.
- Enter a strong new password (use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols).
- **Save the changes** (the router may reboot automatically).

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### **2. How to Reboot Your Wi-Fi Router**
Rebooting fixes connection issues and applies new settings. Two methods:

#### **Method 1: Soft Reboot (Recommended)**
1. Go to your router’s admin page (as in Step 1 above).
2. Look for **Reboot** or **Restart** in the **System Tools** or **Advanced Settings**.
3. Click the option and wait 1-2 minutes for the router to reboot.

#### **Method 2: Hard Reboot**
1. Unplug the router’s power cable.
2. Wait **30 seconds** (this clears temporary data).
3. Plug it back in and wait 1-2 minutes for full restart.

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### **Important Notes**
- **After changing the Wi-Fi password**: All devices must reconnect using the new password.
- **Forgot admin password?** Reset the router by pressing the **Reset button** (small hole) for 10 seconds. *This erases all settings!*
- **Security tip**: Use **WPA2/WPA3 encryption** (avoid outdated WEP).
- **Router brands**: Steps vary slightly for TP-Link, Netgear, Huawei, etc. Check your router’s manual if stuck.

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Need help with a specific router brand? Let me know! 😊