How to Change PLDT WIFI Password?

Most of the people use their default WIFI router settings means default PLDT WIFI password, which has some vulnerability or week password. It is an internal setting to change the admin login and PLDT WIFI password. To change the PLDT WIFI password you need to know what is PLDT Fiber.

Fibr uses fiber optics tech to increase downloading and uploading speed, speed is upto 1GBps.

If you get a new wifi connection then it is very important to secure your wifi network with a strong password and username. PLDT Fibr default password and username are given to the top of the box. This default password is not so safe you can get the default password and username on any website.

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How to change PLDT WIFI Password?

Open your internet browser like Chrome or Firefox and enter 192.168.1.1 or http://pldthomewifisettings.net (PLDT Fibr default gateway address to access router settings) and go for it.
If you get the “Your connection is not private” window, so just click the “Advanced” button and click “Proceed to 192.168.1.1 (unsafe)”.
After following the above then you will get one PLDT admin dashboard.

In the Admin Dashboard, you have to enter the below Admin credential or it must be mention on the box or bottom side of router.

Username – admin
Password – 1234
After you logged in to the router setting, to change your wifi name and password just you have to go to Network. Under the WLAN setting, you have to manage two networks 2.4 GHz band and a 5GHz band.
Go to 2.4 GHz network setting – Advance Tab – Enter a new name in SSIS Name field – Enter new Password in the Passphrase field. Password should be 12 characters long combined with alphabets, number, special char.

Note down your password and keep it somewhere safe for a quick check when needed.
After you have entered the password then click on Apply to save changes.
Now go for the 5GHz network, Go to the 5G Advance setting – Enter a new name in the SSID Name field – Enter a new password in the Passphrase field. Password should be 12 characters long combined with alphabets, number, special char.
Note down your password and keep it somewhere safe for a quick check when needed.
After you have entered the password then click on Apply to save changes.
Now, all set you have changed your PLDT WIFI password.

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Note – Changing your default password gives you a relief by using others to hack. A new PLDT wifi password will protect your entire network. According to research you need to change your wifi password after every 3 months.

Most Occurring Questions

Not able to access 192.168.1.1?

Go through the below steps to get access the 192.168.1.1 –

Clear your browser caches, history, and cookies and try
Make sure you are entering the IP address without HTTPS:// or www just type 192.168.1.1 and hit enter. If the IP address won’t work then try http://pldthomewifisettings.net.
Open the PLDT admin page from a mobile browser.
Make sure your device is connected to the WIFI.
Make sure someone is not on the admin page. Then turn and turn off your wifi router to access the router admin setting.

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Error – “Your Connection is not private” after entering 192.168.1.1

If you have received this error then click on the advance option on the page and again click on Proceed to 192.168.1.1(Unsafe).

Default admin and password is not working

If the Username – Admin and password – 1234 won’t work then call toll-free number 171 using a smartphone.

How to reset PLDT Fivr router to default setting?

If you set a new password and after some time you forget it then we have one option to reset it to the default one.
If you want to reset the router setting with the default password and username then at the back of the router you will see the RESET button.
Using any sharp object press the button for 5-8 seconds and wait until it resets.
Now you are done with a router factory reset. you will see the default password and username on the box or bottom of your router.

What is the PLDT help line number?

PLDT customer care number is 171. If you have any issue related to your WIFI router you can freely contact the number.