How to Change Wavlink Admin Login Password?

Soon after you have completed the Wavlink WiFi extender setup, it is advised that you change the Wavlink admin login password. Did you also get notified of the same? It is essential to change the password immediately to keep WiFi bandits at bay. What exactly does this mean and how to change the admin password of your Wavlink extender, find the entire information in this blog.

What is Wavlink Admin Login Password?

If you are wondering what password are we talking about then let us tell you that it is the same password that you used to access the web-based management utility of Wavlink extender. You must have accessed a web page to reach the setup page during the initial setup using the default admin password. This password is entirely different from the WiFi password that you use to access the WiFi on various devices.

Why Change Wavlink Admin Login Password?

Now that you know what the Wavlink admin login password is, let us tell you why we are so particular about modifying it. During the initial setup process, if you have followed the manual process, then you must have accessed http //wifi.wavlink.com setup page using the default password. The default password is the same for all the extender models. That means every Wavlink extender user uses the same password. The information about this default password is easily available over the internet. What does this mean? Just anyone around you can access your Wavlink extender management utility using this default password. That makes your WiFi vulnerable to various threats. You wouldn’t want that to happen. Would you? To keep your network safe, you must change the password from the default one to a strong one.

How to Change Wavlink Admin Login Password?

We are sure by now you know how important it is to change the admin password. Let us now tell you the process of changing the password.

Here are some easy-to-execute instructions that you can use to do this task done on your own without any expert help.

• Plug your Wavlink WiFi range extender into an active power socket.
• Turn the power button on now.
• Let the LEDs be stable.
• Make a connection between the extender and the router. You can either go for a wireless connection or a wired one. It’s all your choice. But what you need to be certain about is that the connection must be firm and non-shaky.
• Power up the router as well.
• Get access to your PC now and turn it on. In the event you are using a laptop, make sure it is sufficiently charged. You can plug in the charger if necessary.
• Fire up an internet browser that is running on the recent version.
• Move the cursor to its URL bar and type either the default IP address of the extender or the web address into it. Avoid using the search bar of the browser to enter the URL.
• Hit the Enter key now.
• You will be asked to enter the admin password. So input the default password and click on Login.
• You will now reach the web-based management utility of the Wavlink extender.
• Click on Setup and then on Login Password.
• You will see a pop-up window asking you to change the password. Enter the default password (once) and the new password (twice) in the given fields as asked.
• Finally, click on Apply.
• The changes that you have done will be saved.

Voila! You have changed the Wavlink admin login password of your Wavlink extender.

We hope you found the process pretty simple. In case, you are stuck somewhere and couldn’t get through this process, then get in touch with our expert team. They will help you out.