This page explains how to change the Wi-Fi name and password on a B525 modem.
What the modem looks like
Choosing your Wi-Fi password
We recommend you use a password that is a combination of:
- Minimum 8 characters
- Minimum 1 lower and 1 uppercase letter
- Numbers
- Symbols
Steps
Please note: When you log into your modem's web management page for the first time, the setup wizard gives you the option to change the Wi-Fi name and password.
Open a browser and go to 192.168.1.1
The Home screen appears
From the top-right side of your screen, click Log in
Complete the following fields
- Username
Password
Please note: Your username and password were created when you first set up your modem
Click Log in
Click the Settings tab
The Configure WLAN Settings screen appears
From the left-side menu, expand the WLAN option and select WLAN Basic Settings
The WLAN Basic Settings screen appears
In the table, find the relevant SSID (name of your Wi-Fi) and click Edit
To change your Wi-Fi name, continue to step 8
To change your Wi-Fi password, go to step 9
In the SSID field, enter a name for your Wi-Fi
This is the name devices trying to connect to your Wi-Fi will see.
Please note: Wi-Fi names for 2.4GHz and 5GHz are set up separately
To change your Wi-Fi password as well, continue to step 9
Otherwise go to step 10
In the WLAN key section, enter a new password
Please note: Wi-Fi passwords for 2.4GHz and 5GHz are set up separately
Click Apply
