Technology has yet to prove itself to be perfect. The internet is one of these things as it constantly fails on many of us. Some internet users may find their internet turning off, and the only way to bring it back up online is by searching for your SSID and typing in the ridiculous passwords that they provide you with. This problem can become less of a burden if the information you are required to enter is less troublesome to remember, so here is how you change it.
First, you need to know your IP Address. Your IP address is the Internet Protocol Address which is assigned to your machine and your internet. You may find this on your wireless router on a microscopic label, or you can simply Google, “What is my IP?”. Your IP address will look something like this:
123.45.678.9
When you have found it, copy and paste, or simply type it into the URL of your internet browser. When you proceed to that site Verizon will prompt you with log-in information, or the creation of log-in information. Enter the required information to log into your wireless account. From here you will be able to see a row of tabs at the top with three major sections underneath the tabs, known as My Router, My Network, and Action Zone. Under my Network you can view all of the connected devices to your network (this includes the cable boxes as well, they are connected via a Coax cable, when your internet devices will be connected via Wireless or Ethernet methods. You will want to navigate to the My Router section and click on Change Wireless Settings.
Once you are directed to the Basic Security Settings page, you can begin to make changes based on your preference.
Do not touch number 1, as I’m assuming you want to keep your wireless internet on.
Number 2 will be modified if you prefer it. Remember, if you change the name of your network, you will have to reconnect all of your internet devices as it will not recognize the new name. Feel free to change the SSID to a more recognizable name.
Number 3 is the channel, which can help the speed of your wireless network, but changing it can also drastically reduce your wireless internet’s speed, so changing this is not recommended unless you are consulting a Verizon technical support representative.
Number 4 is simply asking if you would like to secure your network with a password. This is a definite yes, otherwise your network is open to just about any kid with a WiFi friendly device.
Number 5 is the main option you will want to change if you will be frequently reentering your password to connect to your wireless network. To create the most secure network you can, you will want to select a WEP Key with a 128/104 bit encrypted in HEX format. If not, a 64/40 bit WEP Key in Hex format will do just fine. Your WEP Key will appear to be a series of random numbers and letters by default, but you may change it to your preferred password here. Do not make it anything obvious as you want to keep the security of your network strong. ASCII formatted WEP Keys can be put in place as well, but are less secure than that of a HEX password. I
If you change your WEP Key, you will most likely have to reconnect to your wireless network on your other devices with the new security settings you have just created.
If you have made the preferred changes, you may proceed to click Apply and the settings will take place immediately.