Change Wi-Fi Password on Verizon FIOS Router - Easy Guide

Addressing the FIOS Password Challenge

Many users installing FIOS experience difficulty with the initial Wi-Fi password. This password, often handwritten, can be challenging to decipher when setting up new devices. Determining whether characters are numbers or letters is a common issue, but a straightforward solution exists.

To access your Wi-Fi router’s settings, launch a web browser and navigate to 192.168.1.1. Login using the default username, admin, and the password printed on a sticker affixed to the router itself.

Accessing Security Settings

Upon successful login, locate and click on “Advanced Security Settings” in the left-hand navigation menu.

Choosing a Security Protocol

You will then be prompted to select a security type for your network. While WEP may be necessary for older devices, such as the original Nintendo DS, WPA2 is the recommended and most secure encryption method for modern Wi-Fi networks.

Select the radio button corresponding to WPA2.

Setting a Custom Password

This action will lead you to a screen where you can define your Wi-Fi password.

For optimal security, choose “Custom pre-shared key” rather than the “Verizon default pre-shared key.” Then, input your desired security key. Remember to click “Apply” to save your changes.

It is strongly advised to create a robust and lengthy password to prevent unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network. A strong example might be My1Passwordisbetterthanyours.

Following the password update, you will be automatically logged out and required to reconnect all previously connected devices to the Wi-Fi network using the new credentials.

Further FIOS Router Configuration

Explore these additional guides for more information on configuring your Verizon FIOS router:

• How to Change the Wi-Fi Network Password on Your Verizon FIOS Router
• How to Change the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) on Your Verizon FIOS Router
• How to Change the Wi-Fi Channel on Your Verizon FIOS Router
• How to Set a DMZ Host On Your Verizon FIOS Router
• How to Change the Admin Password on Your Verizon FIOS Router