How to Change WiFi Password on ZTE

ZTE is a Chinese company that produces various telecommunications equipment, including routers and modems. If you have a ZTE router or modem at home, you may want to change your wifi password for security reasons. Changing your wifi password can prevent unauthorized access to your network and protect your personal data. In this article, we will show you how to change your wifi password on ZTE devices using different methods.

Method 1: Using the Web Interface

The web interface is the easiest and most common way to change your wifi password on ZTE devices. You can access the web interface using any browser on a device that is connected to your ZTE router or modem. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open your browser and type http://192.168.0.1 or http://setup.zte in the address bar. This is the default IP address and URL for most ZTE devices. If these do not work, you can check the label on the back of your device for the correct IP address and URL.
2. Press Enter or click Go to access the web interface. You will see a login page asking for your username and password. The default username and password are both admin. If you have changed them before, enter your custom username and password.
3. Click Login or OK to enter the web interface. You will see a dashboard with various settings and options.
4. Click Settings or Wi-Fi Settings from the menu bar or the drop-down menu. You will see a page with different tabs for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wifi settings.
5. Select the tab for the wifi band that you want to change the password for. You can change the password for both bands if you want.
6. Under Basic Settings or Wi-Fi Basic Settings, look for Network Name (SSID) and Password fields. The Network Name (SSID) is the name of your wifi network that appears on your devices when you scan for available networks. The Password is the key that you need to enter to connect to your wifi network.
7. Change the Network Name (SSID) and Password to your desired values. You can use any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols for your password, but make sure it is strong and secure. A strong password should have at least 10 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters (e.g., =~_ {} @^&>*). Do not use your name, username, or any personal information as your password.
8. Click Apply or Save to save your changes. A pop-up window will appear to confirm your changes. Click Yes or OK to proceed.
9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 for the other wifi band if you want to change the password for both bands.
10. Wait for your device to reboot and apply the new settings. You may lose connection temporarily during this process.
11. Reconnect your devices to your wifi network using the new password.

Method 2: Using the Reset Button

If you forgot your web interface username or password, or if you cannot access the web interface for some reason, you can use the reset button on your device to restore it to factory settings. This will erase all your custom settings, including your wifi password, and revert them to the default values. You can then use method 1 to change your wifi password again. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Locate the reset button on your device. It is usually a small hole or a recessed button on the back or side of your device. You may need a pin or a paper clip to press it.
2. With your device powered on, press and hold the reset button for 15 to 20 seconds using a pin or a paper clip.
3. Release the reset button and wait for your device to reboot and restore factory settings.
4. Follow method 1 from step 1 to change your wifi password.

Tips and Tricks

• To make sure that your wifi network is secure, you should also change your web interface username and password from the default values. You can do this by clicking Settings or My Router from the menu bar or the drop-down menu, then clicking User Management or User Settings from the sub-menu or the side menu. You will see fields for Username and Password where you can enter your new values and click Apply or Save.
• To improve your wifi performance and coverage, you can also adjust some advanced settings such as Channel, Bandwidth, Transmit Power, etc., depending on your device model and firmware version