How to Fix Using Default Admin Username and Password on Your Router

🔧Step-by-Step Fixes

Fix 1: Change Your Router Admin Password (Most Common)

1. Open a web browser and type your router's IP address in the address bar (try 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1)
2. Log in with your current admin credentials (the default ones you're trying to replace)
3. Look for Administration, Management, or System settings in the menu
4. Find Change Password, Admin Password, or Router Password
5. Enter a strong new password - at least 12 characters with letters, numbers, and symbols
6. Save your changes and write down the new password in a safe place

Important: This is your router admin password, not your Wi-Fi password. They're different things.

Fix 2: Change Both Username and Password (If Supported)

1. Access your router settings the same way as Fix 1
2. Navigate to Administration or Advanced Settings
3. Look for options to change both username and password
4. Change the username from "admin" to something unique (like "homeadmin" or your name)
5. Set a strong password as described above
6. Save changes and test by logging out and back in with new credentials

Not all routers let you change the username, but if yours does, definitely do it - it adds another layer of security.

Fix 3: Enable Additional Security Features While You're There

1. While in your router's admin panel, look for Remote Management or Remote Access
2. Make sure it's disabled unless you specifically need it - this prevents attacks from outside your network
3. Check for UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) and consider disabling it for better security
4. Look for a Firewall section and make sure it's enabled
5. Save all changes and reboot your router if prompted