# How to change your ATT Wi-Fi password If you have an AT&T Internet connection, the physical connection point for your service is most likely an ATT router/modem. This router links all the Internet-connected devices in your home, such as PCs, smartphones, and other devices. # How to change your AT&T Router Password Although the ATT installation specialist probably left your computer set up correctly, including the default password, he or she may want to change it to something more secure. To keep unauthorized intruders out of your home network, you'll need to change your Wi-Fi password to a stronger one. We will teach you how to make these settings on your ATT devices and improve the security of your wireless network in this article by changing your ATT password. * Known as Smart Home Manager, this tool allows you to examine and manage all of your device's connections, as well as view and control WiFi access to any specific computer on your network, making it easy to ensure your network is secure. * You can also change your ATT WiFi password with Smart Home Manager. Simply log in with your ATT username and password and navigate through the pages to complete the desired action. * Change ATT WiFi password with Smart Home Manager * However, since not all routers support Smart Home Manager, you will need to change your Wi-Fi password manually by following the steps below if you are unable to use it. # How to change your ATT WiFi password Once your service is up and running, the first thing you need to do is change the router's default password. This is not just an ATT problem; Every time you change your Internet Service Provider, you must change your password. **To do so, just follow these steps:** * Open your browser and type the following IP address 192.168.1.254 * When prompted, enter the Device Passcode. * Click on LAN and then WiFi. * Navigate to User Network and then change the WiFi password where it shows. * Don't forget to Save when you're done. * You can now connect to the network with your new ATT WiFi password. If you are using WiFi, you may be kicked out of the network and forced to log in again. # **How not to forget your Wi-Fi password ATT** Now we have access to a wide range of platforms and we often forget our login details so we have to change them frequently. Occasionally, our credentials are manipulated and we are not aware of it. It is not a penalty? The good news is that you can use password managers to keep track of all your login credentials and avoid having to memorize them. Password is a manager that works with Android, iOS, Linux, Chrome, Windows and Linux operating systems. This tool will allow you to autofill forms and logins that you generate on any platform. When you connect to your ATT Wi-Fi account after installing it, you will immediately retrieve your credentials. You can also sync credentials between devices, so if you sign in to ATT Wi-Fi from any of your devices, your credentials will be saved. It also has the benefit of allowing you to recover your credentials if you lose them. Isn't it amazing? # What are the benefits of using Password ? It uses AES-256 and p-384 encryption algorithms to make your data unreadable. It offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to update credentials and other information. **Two Factor Authentication** Two-factor authentication is a great way to give your Password account an extra layer of security. When you activate it, every time someone tries to access your account, they will receive a unique access code, ensuring that only you have access. If you already have the important credentials on file in your Password vault, they will be filled in for you. Likewise, you shouldn't sit around trying to remember and print difficult access codes without help. # How to change your ATT password in Password Storage Please note that you must first change your ATT WiFi password from their website before proceeding to the next steps. 1. Sign in to your Password account. 2. Choose the item you want to update. 3. In the lower right corner, click Edit. 4. Next, enter your ATT WiFi login credentials. 5. When you're done, click Save **To get started, follow the steps below.** If you still need help, check out our Manuals or contact us at support@keepsolid.com. **Step 1-** Download the app. **Step 2-** To log in to Password, create a new KeepSolid ID. **Step 3-** Create a strong master password and keep recovery procedures for later use. **Stage 4-** Credentials and other information can be stored in a Password vault, or data can be transferred in bulk using the migration tool. # Why you need to change your AT&T internet password Default network names and passwords are usually printed on the gateway device and in the manual. And, one of the reasons home routers get compromised is that people continue to use the SSID and password they receive with the device. If you don't change your device details, anyone with a little knowledge of default passwords can access your home network relatively easily. Once a malicious hacker identifies your router, they can gain access to it and do a number of things to compromise your Internet performance, as well as your online privacy and security. Your device may slow down, programs may freeze, and apps may crash due to viruses, worms, or Trojans, running in the background and consuming your device's resources. You may be consuming too much data compared to your regular household consumption pattern. You may start seeing pop-up ads while adware can cause unsolicited clicks in the background to make illegal profit. The worst part is that you may be locked out of your home network because your router settings are tampered with. So by not changing the default network name and password, you give hackers an open invitation to attack your home network. While you can improve network security by changing the SSID and password of your router. # Where do I find my AT&T Wi-Fi name and password? The first is the first. You need to find out where your Wi-Fi name and password are to get started. There are 2 ways to get your default network name and password. **Check your Wi-Fi gateway device** Look for the label printed on the side of your gateway. The Wi-Fi name is ATT followed by the last 7 digits of the gateway's serial number (SN). Or the name tagged as SSID. The Wi-Fi password is the 12-digit number and you will see it labeled as Wireless Network Key. Note that if you are using a Mac OSX device, you may need to use "$" at the beginning of your password. **Check your gateway setup screen** You can also get your Wi-Fi network information from any device, phone, or computer connected to your Wi-Fi network. All you have to do is go to 'Gateway Settings' and locate the Wi-Fi section. From here you can retrieve the Wi-Fi name tagged as Network ID (SSID) and the Wi-Fi password tagged as Network Key. # How to change AT&T Wi-Fi network name and password? Before proceeding with changing your Wi-Fi data, it is important to remember that you should avoid using personal names, addresses, identifiable words or phrases in your network information. Also, it is advisable to keep the same Wi-Fi name and password for both radio channels, so there is only one network. There are two ways to update your home network information. **Through the Smart Home Manager app** The AT&T Smart Home Manager app is a free tool that helps AT&T Internet subscribers manage and customize their home Wi-Fi network with flexibility and convenience, from their smartphone, computer, or tablet. Smart Home Manager allows you to do a number of things: you can find or change your Wi-Fi network information, reset your gateway, implement parental controls, run a speed test, track data usage by device, and much more. . **Now AT&T offers a variety of gateway devices:** Arris BGW210 and NVG599, Motorola NVG589, Pace 5268AC and others. But, whichever gateway device you have, the process is much the same for changing your network information through the Smart Home Manager app. However, the process of changing network information through the gateway settings is not that similar for different gateway models. Let's take a look at how to change your AT&T Wi-Fi name and password for the most common AT&T gateway devices: **Arris BGW210** **Through the Smart Home Manager app** We have listed the steps below if you have been wondering how to change AT&T BGW210 Wi-Fi password. * Log in to smart home manager * Select My Wi-Fi * Then click Edit next to the network name or password you want to change * Select X to delete existing information. And then enter the new network name and password * Click Save * Connect your Internet-enabled devices using the new network information **Through the gateway settings** You can also change network information using a device connected to your home network. Below are the steps you need to follow for the BGW210. **Go to your gateway settings** * Select Home network and then go to Wi-Fi * Enter the Passcode of the device in the Passcode field. You will find the device access code printed on the side label of your gateway device * Click Continue * Scroll down to the Home SSID or Guest SSID section. Here you can have a network name for each band in use: 2.4 GHz, 2.4 GHz guest, or 5.0 GHz * Before changing the Wi-Fi name, make sure Enable User SSID is turned on, and then enter the new network name in the Network name (SSID) field. * To change the Wi-Fi password, click WPA-PSK in the Security menu. And then enter the new password in the password field. * Click Save. **Reconnect your devices using the new network information motorola nvg589** **Through the Smart Home Manager app** Here is the answer to your questions about how to change AT&T Wi-Fi network name and password for Motorola NVG589. As we said above, if you are using Smart Home Manager, the process would be similar for all gateway devices. * Log in to smart home manager * Select My Wi-Fi * Then click Edit next to the network name or password you want to change * Select X to delete existing information. And then enter the new network name and password * Click Save * Connect your Internet-enabled devices using the new network information **Through the gateway settings** **This is where things get a bit different for Motorola's gateway device compared to the Arris BGW210.** * Go to your gateway settings * Select Home Network and then go to Wireless * If prompted, enter the device's Passcode in the Passcode field. You will find the device access code printed on the side label of your gateway device * Click Submit * Now you can change the network information, first the Wi-Fi name, go to the Network Name (SSID) field and enter the new network name. * Next to change the Wi-Fi Password, from the Security menu. To do this, select the WPA-Custom option. And then enter the custom password in the Key field. * Click Save. * Reconnect your devices using the new network information * Rhythm 5268AC **Through the Smart Home Manager app** Looking for a way to change the Wi-Fi name and password for your AT&T Pace 5268AC gateway device? Well, here's what you need to do to get the job done via Smart Home Manager, in the same way as with the other two gateway models we discussed above. * Log in to smart home manager * Select My Wi-Fi * Then click Edit next to the network name or password you want to change * Select X to delete existing information. And then enter the new network name and password * Click Save * Connect your Internet-enabled devices using the new network information **Through the gateway settings** And these are the steps you need to follow to change the network information using the gateway settings. Again, you can see the slight difference compared to the processes established for the two previous device models. * Go to your gateway settings * Select Wireless from the Gateway Status * Now scroll to User Network or Guest Network. You can have different network names for each band in use, i.e. 2.4 GHz, 2.4 GHz guest, and 5.0 GHz. * Change the name and password of the desired network(s); For the Wi-Fi name, enter a custom name in the Network Name (SSID) field. # How to change AT&T Wi-Fi password from phone? As we said earlier, the Smart Home Manager app on your smartphone allows you to manage your home Wi-Fi network with flexibility and ease. You can download the FREE Smart Home Manager app for iOS or Android on your smartphones and update your Wi-Fi network information. * Sign in to the Smart Home Manager app from your phone with your AT&T credentials * In the More menu, go to Network * Select the name of the Wi-Fi network for which you want to change the information * Then select X to the right of the line and delete the existing information * Change existing network name and password * Click Save Whether you're curious about how to change your AT&T Wi-Fi password from iPhone or Android, changing your AT&T internet password with the Smart Home Manager app is simple! Security is a big concern in this digital age. Having fast internet is a great thing, but it's useless if it's not secure. It is important to change your default network information as soon as possible to avoid security issues. If you want to maximize the security of your AT&T home Wi-Fi network, you can also change the device passcode that came with your device. A custom device passcode can be generated for all AT&T gateway models. We hope this guide answers your questions about how to change your AT&T Wi-Fi network name and password. The process isn't complex, and once you get the hang of it, AT&T Smart Home Manager makes it as easy as 1.2.3. # Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) # Where do I find my AT&T Wi-Fi name and password? Look for the label printed on the side of your gateway. The Wi-Fi name is ATT followed by the last 7 digits of the gateway's serial number (SN). Or the name tagged as SSID. The Wi-Fi password is the 12-digit number and you will see it labeled as Wireless Network Key. You can also get your Wi-Fi network information online by going to "Gateway Settings" and locating the Wi-Fi section. Find the Wi-Fi name labeled as Network ID (SSID) and the Wi-Fi password labeled as Network Key. # How to change AT&T Wi-Fi network name and password with Smart Home Manager (via Smart Home Manager app)? * Log in to smart home manager * Select My Wi-Fi * Then click Edit next to the network name or password you want to change * Select X to delete existing information. And then enter the new network name and password * Click Save # How to change AT&T Wi-Fi network name and password with Smart Home Manager (via gateway settings)? * Select Home network and then go to Wi-Fi. * Enter the Passcode of the device in the Passcode field. You will find the Device Access Code printed on the side label of your gateway device. * Click Continue. * Scroll down to the Home SSID or Guest SSID section. Here you can have a network name for each band in use: 2.4 GHz, 2.4 GHz Guest, or 5.0 GHz. * Before changing the Wi-Fi name, make sure User SSID Enable is on, and then enter the new network name in the Network Name (SSID) field. * To change the Wi-Fi password, click WPA-PSK in the Security menu. And then enter the new password in the password field. * Click Save.