WE826 Change SSID, WiFi Encryption and Password

Changing the WiFi SSID, Encryption Type, and Password for WE826

STEP 1:

From your browser, visit:
192.168.1.1

Default Password: admin

STEP 2:

On the left side tabs, click:
NETWORK -> WIRELESS

Click EDIT on SSID labeled Master.

STEP 3:

On the General Setup page, you can change your WiFi name by editing the ESSID area.

STEP 4:

By default, encryption is set to WPA-PSK so it is compatible with old and new devices. However, you can change it to WPA2 (or mixed) for better security.

STEP 5:

The WiFi password can be changed by editing "Key" field.

Once done, click the SAVE & APPLY at the bottom. It may take up to a minute for changes to appear on WiFi signal.

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