iiNet Modem Change WiFi password
If you have a third party modem, please consult your modem's user manual or check the manufacturer's website for support information.
Select your modem:
TG-789 Broadband Gateway | |
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Smart Modem Gateway |
Note: If your modem is not listed here, please refer to our Legacy Resources page.
TG-789 Broadband Gateway
- On a device that's connected to your modem, open your web browser and go to http://10.1.1.1.
- Log in with the unique default password printed on the modem's barcode sticker (example below) or use your custom login details.
- On the dashboard, select the Wireless panel.
- Select your 5GHz WiFi network from the list. By default, this will be listed under "ACCESS POINTS 5GHZ" with "5G" at the end of the name.
Note: We recommend you use the 5GHz WiFi instead of the slower 2.4GHz WiFi unless your devices are too old to connect with the 5GHz WiFi. - Under "Access Point", enter your desired new password in the Wireless Password field.
- Hit Save to finish. If your device is connected over WiFi, you'll need to reconnect using your new password.
TP-Link VR1600v
- On a device that's connected to your modem, open your web browser and go to http://192.168.1.1
- Log in with the default username "admin" and default password “admin”, or use your custom login details.
- Select the Wireless tab.
- Under "5GHz WiFi network", enter your desired new password in the Password field.
Note: We recommend you use the 5GHz WiFi instead of the slower 2.4GHz WiFi unless your devices are too old to connect with the 5GHz WiFi. - Hit Save to finish. If your device is connected over WiFi, you'll need to reconnect using your new password.
Smart Modem Gateway
- On a device that's connected to your modem, open your web browser and go to http://192.168.1.1
- Log in with the default password “admin”, or use your custom password.
- Select the Wireless tab.
- Under the desired WiFi network, enter your desired new password in the Password field.
Note: If Band Steering is turned off, we recommend you use the 5GHz WiFi instead of the slower 2.4GHz WiFi unless your devices are too old to connect with the 5GHz WiFi. - Hit Save to finish. If your device is connected over WiFi, you'll need to reconnect using your new password.