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W6B: Changing the Admin Username and Password

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Article Number	000023723

Title	W6B: Changing the Admin Username and Password

URL Name	W6B-Changing-the-Admin-Username-and-Password

Summary	W6B: Changing the Admin Username and Password

Validation Status	Validated

Keywords

W6B, admin login, admin access, username, password, GUI access. credentials

Question

How do I change the admin username and password in my W6B extender?

Answer

The Admin username and password is created when accessing the Web Manager for the first time. They can be changed in the Web Manager at a later time.

Change the Admin Username and Password
The following steps must be performed on a laptop or mobile device that is connected to the home network.

Launch a web browser and enter https://w6b.local/ into the address box, and press the Enter key.
A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.

NOTE: The Setup Administration page will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager. For assistance, refer to article # 19244 - W6B: Web Manager First Time Login.
Enter the custom username in the Username field and the custom password into the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Network Status page will appear.
Click the Current Device drop-down menu and select Main AP.
Click the Administration link in the left-hand menu.
Enter the current username in the Old username field and current password in the Old password field.
Enter a new username in the Username field. Username must be 5 character minimum and 32 character maximum.
Enter a new password in the Password field and re-enter the new password in the Confirm password field.

Password Requirements
- Minimum of 8 characters and 20 characters maximum
- One of ~ ! @ # $ % ^ * ( ) - _ = + [ ] { } \ | : ; , . ?
- At least 1 numeric character
Click the Submit button. The Username and Password Login page will appear.
Enter the new username in the Username field and the new password into the Password field.
Click the Login button. The Network Status page will appear.