How to find out the password from the modem tp link. Setting and changing a Wi-Fi network password on Tp-link TL-WR741ND (TL-WR740N)

In this small instruction we will look at the process of changing the password on a Wi-Fi Tp-link TL-WR841N router. We will change the Wi-Fi network password. That is, the password that you need to specify to connect to your wireless network.

I decided to prepare a separate article for Tp-link TL-WR841N. Since this router is very popular, and many, I think this article will be useful.

As for changing the password to a Wi-Fi network, there is nothing complicated about it. If even the master configures your router and sets a password, then most likely you will have to change it. The reasons are different: someone connects to your network, without your knowledge, or you, for example, give a Wi-Fi password to your neighbor, and then change your mind. In any cases, just change the password on the Wi-Fi router Tp-link TL-WR841N and no one can connect to your Wi-Fi network.

If you yourself have forgotten your password, you can try to remember it. I already wrote,.

Tp-link TL-WR841N: change password for a Wi-Fi network

You need to do this manually, specifying the new password that we just set. If your computer has problems connecting to the network after changing the password, for example, the error “Network settings saved on this computer does not meet the requirements of this network” appears, then you need to remove the connection to your Wi-Fi network and reconnect the new password. See instructions for. And in Windows 10 you need.

Without the Internet at this time, no sensible person can imagine a full-fledged existence. Now it is not only looking for informational data, but also receives services, takes advantage of the possibilities of obtaining references, reports and many others.

In this regard, there is a lot of equipment that provides the connection to the world wide web. In addition to personal computers, a large number of a wide variety of gadgets is connected to the network, but in order not to envelop the house with cable meters, there is such a type of data transfer as Wi-Fi connection.

Wireless networking equipment

Enable the distribution of connections to the Internet, as well as configure the synchronization between various devices help routers. TP-Link is recognized as the highest quality manufacturer. This article will discuss how to put a password on the Wi-Fi router from this brand.

Such a procedure is necessary, as a way to protect against intruders on a personal computer, as well as restricting access to Internet traffic, so that only people who know the password can connect. The actions described below allow both initially protecting access and changing an existing access key.

Types of password setting and their purpose

It should be noted that there are two types of protection, the first will be described below, the second allows you to restrict access to settings, and was described in another article.  It protects equipment from overly curious households or workers, because without some knowledge an inexperienced user can severely damage the operation of a Wi-Fi router.

As noted in the TP-LINK TL-WR940N settings material, it is best to install protection for access to the wireless network at the very beginning, when the installation work on the basic settings of the router is underway. Since later this moment can be released from sight, and access to connect to the Internet will be open to everyone.

This ultimately can lead not only to the loss of paid traffic, but also to failures of the router itself. This is due to the fact that, in one way or another, it is designed for a certain load, if it is exceeded, a decrease in the quality level of the connection to the Internet connection is guaranteed and, as a result, certain inconveniences in the process of use.

The process of setting a password on the routers from Tp-Link

All that will be discussed below is suitable for the following representatives of routers from this manufacturer:

  1. TL-WR743ND.
  2. TL-MR3220.
  3. TL-WR841N.
  4. TL-WA701ND.
  5. TL-WR740N et al.

In addition to knowing how to set a password, anyone who decides to independently figure out how to set up a wireless network will find the article on general settings useful.

The setting itself takes place in the control panel, which can be accessed after connecting the router to the computer by typing in any browser in the address bar 192.168.1.1.   (some models have an address 192.168.0.1 ), you can find the correct value on the label of the router.

Attention update:in the new firmware, the manufacturer has changed the address of the entrance to the administration panel from the address 192.168.x.x  on   http://tplinklogin.net

After entering a window appears with a login and password, the factory settings have corresponding values admin, admin. If the data has already been changed, then they are entered, or the settings are reset to the original ones (how to reset the settings).

Log in step by step, the following operations are performed:

  1. The Wireless Mode tab opens ( Wireless), hereinafter - “Wireless Protection” ( Wireless security).
  2. Put a check mark in front of the item with the name WPA / WPA2-Personal (Recommended / Recommended).
  3. In the line Version / Version  and Encryption / Encryption  automatic values ​​are specified (Avtomaticheski / Automatic).
  4. In the "Wireless Network Password" / Password  a password of at least 8 characters, invented by you, can be complicated by using a combination of letters and numbers for greater protection. In order not to lose it, it is better to write to a safe place (to make it easier to remember the password).
  5. The last setting item is saved when you click on the corresponding “Save” button. (Save).


To restart the router with the new settings, click the link at the bottom of the page "Click here" (click here).

When there is a need only to change an already established password, the actions are performed according to the scheme described above. After reconfiguring the router, it is necessary to replace the key to connect on all paired devices.

What to do if after installing a new password, Wi-Fi does not work

As a rule, the connection problem occurs most often on personal computers when the error "Network settings saved on this computer do not meet the requirements of this network." To eliminate it, simply delete the old wireless connection and create a new one. The same procedure is carried out for other connected gadgets. Read how to remove the network, you can in the article remove the Wi-Fi network on Windows 7.

Changing the password of your Wi-Fi network is probably the most popular setting that everyone is trying to do on their own. Well, you see, it’s foolish to call the wizard, just to install it, or change the password of your wireless network. Now I will tell you in detail how to set up Wi-Fi network protection on two popular routers: Tp-link TL-WR741ND, and Tp-link TL-WR740N. These are really very popular routers, so the manual is useful to many.

As for setting a password on a wireless network, this should be done even during the first setup of the router. If you have not done so, then follow this instruction. Well, they change the password as a rule when it is successfully forgotten, or when there are suspicions that several neighbors have already connected to Wi-Fi 🙂 If you have forgotten your password, you can, or.

Or go to the settings of the router, and see the key there, or install a new one. Make it very easy.

Instructions for changing the password on Tp-link TL-WR740N

You can perform these settings both from a computer and from a mobile device. The main thing is that you have to be connected to the router, in my case it is Tp-link TL-WR740N. You can connect via Wi-Fi network or using a network cable. Like this:


After connecting, we need to go to the settings. Open a browser and go to http://tplinkwifi.net, or 192.168.0.1 . A login and password prompt will appear. The default is admin and admin. (this data, and the address of the control panel are listed below the router). If you have already changed this data, then enter your own. Well, if you forget them, you will have to, and configure the router again.


Next, go to the section Wireless mode  (Wireless) - Wireless security  (Wireless Security). If you set a password for the first time, then put a mark near the item WPA / WPA2 - Personal (recommended)on the menu Version  (Version) choose   WPA2-PSKand in the field Wireless password  (Wireless Password) invent, and write the password that will be used to connect to your Wi-Fi. The password must be at least 8 English letters and numbers. You can only use numbers, only in this case, the password will not very reliable.

And if you wanted to remember, or change the password, just look at it, or enter a new one in the field. Wireless password. Press the button Save  (Save).


That's all. Try not to forget the password you set.

If you have problems connecting after changing the key Wi-Fi

It is possible that after changing the wireless network password, when the computer is connected to this network, the error "Windows cannot connect to ...", or "Network settings saved on this computer ..." will appear. In such cases, you just need to delete the Wi-Fi network in the settings, and re-establish the connection. How to do this, I wrote in the article. And if you have Windows 10, then the instruction.

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