Is the router password the same as the Wi-Fi password?

A router password isn't the same as a Wi-Fi password. The former is the password needed to access the router settings, while a password used for Wi-Fi is what guests need to access the internet from your house.
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Which one is Wi-Fi password on router?

To find the default password, find your Wi-Fi router and examine it. You should see a sticker somewhere on it that contains both the “SSID”–the wireless network name–and the password. If you haven't changed the default password yet, you can use that password to connect to the router.
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Is the Wi-Fi password on the router or modem?

Where is my default wireless password? Once you have your network name/SSID, you'll also need your network's password. Every device has a default password, so if you haven't changed it, look at the bottom of your modem/router—it's probably there.
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How do I check my router password?

How to find your wifi password on an Android Phone
  1. Go to “settings” on your phone, then “wifi”.
  2. Select “saved networks” and click on your home network.
  3. Choose the share option and enter your password.
  4. A barcode will appear with the wifi password written below.
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How do I find my router username and password without resetting it?

How to Find Router Username and Password (No Reset Required)
  1. Use the Router Password Kracker. ...
  2. Use RouterPassView. ...
  3. Look for the sticker at the back of your router. ...
  4. Use the router's default name and password. ...
  5. How to forward ports without knowing the password.
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How To Find Wifi Router Username And Password || FIND WIFI USERNAME AND PASSWORD



How do I log into my router without a password?

How to Access your Router
  1. Open Command Prompt in Windows.
  2. Type in ipconfig/all.
  3. Once it shows you the results, simply look for the Default Gateway listing, and that'll show you the IP address.
  4. You can then take that IP address and enter it in in your browser.
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How do I find my router's username and password?

Just do a search for the router's model number and 'manual', or search for your router's model and 'default password'. Look for a sticker on the bottom of router itself. Many routers, especially those have come from an internet service provider, have unique passwords.
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How can I access my Wi-Fi router?

Tap on the network name. Look for a 'gateway', 'router' or other entry in the list.
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Find router IP address on Android or iOS
  1. Tap on Wi-Fi.
  2. Make sure your phone is connected to your router's Wi-Fi network.
  3. Tap the 'i' to the right of the network name.
  4. Your router's IP address is shown next to 'Router'
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How do I change my Wi-Fi router password?

To change your router's password:
  1. Enter your router's IP address into your favorite web browser.
  2. Log in with the default username and password (both admin, usually).
  3. Go to settings.
  4. Select Change Router Password or a similar option.
  5. Enter the new password.
  6. Save the new settings.
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Do I need to change my router password?

It's recommended to change the password after you get in the first time. If you don't change the password to your router, then anyone with access to it can change its settings and even lock you out. This is a similar idea to a lock on your house.
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What is the Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is the wireless technology used to connect computers, tablets, smartphones and other devices to the internet. Wi-Fi is the radio signal sent from a wireless router to a nearby device, which translates the signal into data you can see and use.
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What is username in Wi-Fi router?

The first, most common, username is actually your SSID (your router's name). The second is the username you'll need to access your router's settings.
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