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  • In order to change the password on the linksys router you would need to logon to the router login page ether busing the IP address default ip is 192.168.1.1 or by logging in to https://www.linksyssmartwifi.com.
    the default username and password is admin and admin or it would be the email and the password that you created while the initial setup.
    Now to setup your extender you would need to first press the WPS button on the router and then on the router for 3 seconds once the light turns solid the setup is complete or else you can connect your computer to the wireless of the extender to the default SSID. and pull up a browser and the logon to http://www.extender.linksys.com or 192.168.1.1 and username is admin password is password.
    initiate the setup by following the details.

  • To change the password of your network you need to follow these steps:-
    1. Press windows + R key that will open run window for you.
    2. Type CMD in the run box.
    3. Open Ipconfig and check network statistics.
    4. Open your default gateway in any browser.
    5. Type your user name and password . (Default user name – blank password-admin).
    6. It will open router main page then you need to go to wireless section .
    7. Under wireless section you can change passphrase/network key.
    8. save the settings and connect your devices with new password
    Now you need to reset your extender and reconfigure the device again.

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