How to change TP-LINK TL-WR940N WiFi password simply

If you are using TP-LINK TL-WR940N WiFi, changing the password periodically helps to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access. This operation is not too complicated, even if you have never done it before.

Changing the TP-LINK TL-WR940N WiFi password helps protect your network from being hacked. This guide will help you do it quickly and easily.
Prepare before changing the WiFi password

- Connect your laptop or computer to the modem using a network cable to ensure that the password change process is not interrupted.
- Check the password and access IP address (usually written on the back of the modem).
- Check the WiFi IP address (common addresses: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).


Instructions for changing TP-LINK TL-WR845N Wifi password

Step 1: Connect the device to the modem

- If you use multiple modems, unplug the network cable and just connect your computer directly to the TP-LINK TL-WR845N using a cable.
- If you don't remember the access address, check the back of the modem for the login information.

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Step 2: Access the WiFi management page

- Open a web browser, type 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 and press Enter.
- Log in with the default account (admin/admin) or previously changed information.

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Step 3: Edit WiFi password

- Go to Wireless => Select Wireless Security.
- Select one of the security standards:
- WPA2-PSK (recommended for high security).
- WPA or WEP if you need to support older devices.
- Enter a new password in the Password box and click Save.

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In the Wireless Security section, you have 4 options, read carefully what these items do.

- Disable Security: If you use this mode, your WiFi will be completely free and without a password.
- WEP: An old security standard, running on 256-bit WEP technology and is still one of the most widely used standards in the past.
- WPA: Extremely secure WiFi security standard, allowing the use of a combination of characters and letters for your password.
- WPA 2: The latest standard to upgrade the current WPA, the most popular and widely used with strong security capabilities, advanced protection algorithms and to date no one has been able to completely crack this system.

Then select 1 of the 4 standards and enter the password in the Password box and Save it.

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Step 4: Restart the modem to apply the changes

- Press Reboot and wait for the device to reboot.
- After rebooting, reconnect to WiFi with the new password.

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After the reboot process, you have successfully changed the TP-LINK TL-WR940N Wifi password.

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Changing the TP-LINK TL-WR940N WiFi password helps you better protect your network and limit unauthorized access. This is a popular device line, used by many people thanks to its stability and ease of installation. If you are looking for other TP-Link products, you can refer to the instructions for  changing the TP-LINK TL-WR945N Wifi password .

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