Forgetting your Wi-Fi password can be one of the most
frustrating experiences on the planet. Without that password (and username) you are unable to
connect to your home or office wireless network. In this day and age of network
security it can be hard to remember all of your logins and passwords. You may
have a different login for every web site, and or network you setup or visit.
Most home based residential routers have their default Wi-Fi
(also known as the SSID) username and passwords noted on the back or underneath
their chassis. If you flip the router over, or look underneath the case you
should see a sticker that denotes the default Wi-Fi login/password. You can
also find the MAC address, and default encryption type as well. Some routers
even use a PIN code that can be used to reset the router’s login and password.
What if you need to make a change within the router’s web administration GUI?
Most routers use an HTTP based administration user interface
to configure the router’s settings. Using this web page you can do things like
change the login and password, setup a new network, Open a port, turn on or off DHCP, or configure
a rule in your firewall. These HTTP based interfaces also require a username
and password to access.
However if you have a router or network device that for some reason doesn’t have
that sticker on the back, then you might have to search on the internet for
that login/password. There is one such site that lists all of the default
logins and passwords in a centralized database for most router models. This makes it a breeze to find that pesky default password for your router.
The site called www.routerpasswords.com lists the default logins
and passwords for most routers in a large database. This nifty site allows you to look up a router
via manufacturer. It then lists all default logins and passwords, protocols,
for all methods of access.
Navigating the site is very simple. Just use the drop down
menu to select your router manufacturer, and click on find password. The list
also displays models as well. If you are unsure which model you have, similar models usually use the same logins and passwords. While you’re at it, check out these great deals
on routers below.
