What All You Should Know Regarding Netgear Security Keys

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“Netgear Security Keys” is a new term that has managed to confuse a lot of users when it comes to its meaning. In case you are wondering what the meaning of this term is, then know that it is just a technical term used for WiFi password of a Netgear device. Apart from this, the Security Key is not plural. Thus, it will be called and written as Netgear Security Key not Netgear Security Keys.

This post covers all the information on how to view the security key and change it to something more secure. Changing it will ensure that you are able to keep the network of your wireless router secure from unauthorized users. Continue reading.

How to Change Netgear Router Security Key?

Prior to reading the steps given below, know that the WiFi password is not the same as the admin password that you use to access the web interface of the router.

• Switch on your computer and connect it to the network of the router.
• In the address bar or the URL field, enter routerlogin.net or IP address.
• The default IP address of your wireless router is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

NOTE: It is recommended that you avoid using the search bar to access the default web address. Or else, you will get welcomed by results that you do not wish to get welcomed by.

• Pressing the Enter key will take you to the login window.
• The login window by default is called Netgear router login.
• Now, you will be prompted to fill in the password as well as the user name.

For your information, the user name is by default admin. The password is the one which you specified when you were setting up the device for the very time using the routerlogin web address. The second point is only applicable if you did not change the password.

• Soon the BASIC Home screen will display various options.
• Select WIRELESS.

NOTE: In case you are using a gaming router, select SETTINGS > WIRELESS SETUP. To gain more info regarding various options differ for gaming routers, refer to the user manual.

• Fill in the new password. Once done, click the Apply or Save button.
• Before you can even blink an eye, your settings will get saved.

As soon as you change the Netgear Security Keys (singular), all your client devices will disconnect from the WiFi network. So, in order to view the available wireless networks again, you will have to reconnect using the new password.

In case you are not able to change the password of your networking device, then walk through the solutions discussed in the following section.

Can’t Change Netgear Security Key?

• Make sure that your computer is connected to the network of the Netgear router.
• The web browser that you are using should be updated to its latest version.
• Ensure that the browser is free from browsing history.

How to View Netgear Security Keys or WiFi Passphrase?

Follow the instructions mentioned in this section and learn how you can view the Netgear router’s passphrase which is saved on your system:

• Select the search box icon in the task bar of your WINDOWS desktop.
• You will find it at the bottom left of the screen.
• Enter view network connections in the search bar.
• In some time, a list of results will come into view.
• Select VIEW NETWORK CONNECTIONS from the search results list.
• You will find yourself on the NETWORK CONNECTIONS window.
• Select STATUS > WIRELESS PROPERTIES.
• This can only be done if you right click your network name.
• Click the SECURITY tab and then SHOW CHARACTERS.
• You will find the password of the network in the NETWORK SECURITY KEY field.

In this manner, you will easily be able to view the WiFi password or Netgear Security Keys (singular) in a hassle-free manner.

Wrapping Up

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