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Your WiFi password is the key to your home network. It is important to keep it strong and secure to protect your devices and data from unauthorized access. If you think your WiFi password has been compromised, you should change it immediately.

This article will show you how to change the WiFi password on your OpenWrt router.

Prerequisites

• You need to have access to your OpenWrt router's web interface.
• You need to know the current WiFi password.

Steps

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the OpenWrt router's IP address.
2. Log in to the router using the username "root" and the password that you set during the initial setup.
3. Click on the "Network" tab.
4. Click on the "Interfaces" tab.
5. Find the WiFi interface that you want to change the password for.
6. Click on the "Edit" button.
7. In the "Wireless Security" section, enter the new WiFi password in the "Key" field.
8. Click on the "Save" button.

That's it! You have now successfully changed the WiFi password on your OpenWrt router.

Semantic Questions and Answers

• Q: What is the default WiFi password for OpenWrt?

The default WiFi password for OpenWrt is "admin". However, you should change this password as soon as possible after setting up your router.

• Q: How often should I change my WiFi password?

You should change your WiFi password regularly, especially if you think it has been compromised. A good rule of thumb is to change it every few months.

• Q: What is a strong WiFi password?

A strong WiFi password is at least 12 characters long and includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It is important to avoid using common words or phrases in your password.

Conclusion

Changing the WiFi password on your OpenWrt router is a simple process that can be done in a few minutes. By following the steps in this article, you can help to keep your home network secure.

Additional Information

• For more information on how to change the WiFi password on OpenWrt, please refer to the OpenWrt documentation: https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/basic.
• You can also use the LuCI: https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/luci/ web interface to change the WiFi password. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Log in to the LuCI web interface.
  2. Click on the "Network" tab.
  3. Click on the "Interfaces" tab.
  4. Find the WiFi interface that you want to change the password for.
  5. Click on the "Edit" button.
  6. In the "Wireless Security" section, enter the new WiFi password in the "Key" field.
  7. Click on the "Save" button.

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