How do I modify my HUAWEI router's Wi-Fi name and password

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How do I modify my HUAWEI router's Wi-Fi name and password

You can strengthen the security of your Wi-Fi network by frequently modifying your router's Wi-Fi name and password.

 
  • If the uplink router is a HUAWEI router, the feature settings will be consistent with those on the uplink HUAWEI router. To change the settings, modify them on the uplink router.
  • If the uplink router is not a HUAWEI router, refer to the following.

Method 1: Through the AI Life App

  1. Connect your phone to the router's Wi-Fi network.
  2. Open the AI Life App, touch the corresponding router to access the router management screen.
  3. Then go to Show more > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi (Network > Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi management > Wi-Fi).

  4. Enter a new Wi-Fi name and password in the Wi-Fi name (Supports Chinese) and Wi-Fi password fields, then touch √ in the upper right corner of the screen to confirm.

Method 2: Through the web-based management page

  1. Connect your computer/phone to the router's Wi-Fi, or connect the computer to the router's LAN port using an Ethernet cable. Enter the default IP address in the browser address bar to log in to the web-based management page(check the nameplate at the bottom of the router for the default IP address).

    For certain devices, please refer to How to view the IP address of HUAWEI WiFi Extender AX3000.

  2. Click My Wi-Fi. You can set a new Wi-Fi name and password in Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi network password. Click Save to save the Wi-Fi name and password.

 
  • You can also disable Prioritize 5 GHz to set a new Wi-Fi name and password for your 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network respectively by entering them in the corresponding Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi network password fields. Once complete, click Save.
  • You can also disable Tri-band auto-switch to set a new Wi-Fi name and password for your 2.4 GHz / 5G_1 / 5G_2 Wi-Fi network respectively by entering them in the corresponding Wi-Fi network name and Wi-Fi network password fields. Once complete, click Save.

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