The process of changing Cox Wifi Network Name and Password
It does not matter whether you are new to Cox internet service and just got a new connection, or you have been a customer for a long time, you may wish to change the name of your WiFi network or, the password that Cox gave you when setting up your account. By changing your Cox WiFi name and password, you can make them more memorable while also improving the security of your wireless network connection. These are the steps to follow to change your Cox network name and WiFi password.
Ensure Your Cox Account Details
However, before one can alter settings for the Cox WiFi network, one must first sign into their Cox account. Search for the Cox account username and password that was provided to you when creating an account for Cox Internet. If you do not have this account information, you can contact Cox Customer Service to get it or to change your password if you have forgotten. For the steps below, you need to have access to your Cox account.
Cox WiFi Router Admin Page Login
The next action is to open the admin page for the router that comes with the internet connection offered by Cox. Here are the basic steps, which may vary slightly depending on your exact model:
1. Plug your computer or a mobile device into the Cox router either via an ethernet cable or through WiFi.
2. From your browser, type ‘192.168.0.1’ (without quotes) in the address field of the browser. Press Enter.
3. You should then be presented with a login screen for your Cox router admin. Some of these include; You may be required to enter your COX account username and password if any.
You should now be at the router administration page and settings page. This is the place where you can update your wireless network name and your WiFi security key.
Change Your Cox WiFi Network Name (SSID)
To edit your existing WiFi network name (SSID) provided by Cox:
1. There should be a “Wireless Settings” or “Basic Wireless Settings” section somewhere on this page.
2. Locate the Network Name/SSID field. Here you will find your current Cox WiFi network name.
3. Erase the existing name and type in the new desired WiFi network name. Some routers have 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands that you can assign different names for the network.
4. When you are finished, click Save when done to save your new wireless network name.
Reset Your Cox WiFi Password
Aside from the network name, one needs to clear the WiFi password that came with the Cox Internet default one.
1. But in the same Wireless Settings tab, find out how to check and modify the WiFi password.
2. There may be a button that says ‘Edit’ or ‘Modify’ that you have to click to make the WiFi password option appear.
3. Click on the remove button next to the current password and replace it with the new preferred WiFi password. Cox suggests that you should set a password with at least 8 characters with upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.
4. To save the new WiFi password, please click Save/Apply.
5. Sometimes, when setting a new password, you may be required to verify your new password. Re-enter it carefully.
Reconnect Devices to Cox WiFi
When you have completed the process of changing your network name and the WiFi password, then all the devices connected to your Cox WiFi will be severed.
To reconnect devices such as phones, tablets, computers, smart home gadgets, and many others, go to the WiFi settings for every device and choose the newly renamed wireless network. You will then be required to rekey in the new WiFi password as and when you are asked to do so.
Each of the devices should now connect to your Cox internet service through the WiFi network name of your choice and the new password. All household members should now reconnect all of their devices, as the previous settings are no longer valid.
Why It is Important to Change Your Cox WiFi Network Name and Password?
Other than personalizing your wireless network with a name that is easier to identify and remember, there are a few key reasons to change your default Cox WiFi network and password:
- Security – The default Cox password is the password that Cox sets for you when you have your Internet connection installed. It makes your network secure from any strange person who may try to access it when you change it.
- Reduces Confusion – In case you live in an apartment, or in an area that has many structures, other Cox WiFi networks might be named extremely similarly. It is useful in the process of switching your name so that others can find you more easily and your connections do not accidentally link with the wrong individual.
- Privacy – your network name by default displays the name of your internet service provider. It enables you to determine how much of the information you wish to disclose to the public as you alter it.
Although it only takes several minutes to accomplish, changing the Cox WiFi network name and router password increases the level of security, avoids confusion concerning network names, and offers greater privacy and control.
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