Im not totally ignorant of what SSL/TLS is and how websites use. Your router is automatically being redirected to https://myfiosgateway.com.
Have you ever tried to login to your Verizon FIOS router, only to find out that you’ve got no idea what the password is? Here’s how to reset the password to the factory defaults and get access to your router again.
If you’re still looking for a good reason to login to the router, be sure to read our guide to changing your Wi-Fi router channel to optimize your signal, or our explanation on why hiding your wireless SSID is really not a security feature.
Logging Into Your Router
Normally all you need to do in order to login to your router is simply head to http://192.168.1.1 in your browser, and enter in the username and password to get into the settings.
On a side note, that password box is really annoying on these Verizon routers.
Resetting the Password for Your Verizon Router
Each of the Verizon routers will have a Reset button on the back side somewhere, usually with a red circle around it. To reset the router to factory defaults, press this button (using a pen or something similar), and hold it down until all the lights on the router blink and turn off, and then back on—it’ll take somewhere between 10-30 seconds.
If it doesn’t work, then try it again.
And the Default Password Is…
Once you’ve reset the password to the default, it’s going to be set to one of the following—or it might already be set to one of these, so before you reset the router, you should try each of these.
- “Password” – once you reset the password on most of the routers, it should be set to simply password.
- “admin” – sometimes the Verizon tech will change the password to admin, though they are supposed to change it to the serial number.
- Serial Number – each router has a serial number on the sticker on the back, and often the password has been changed to match this number.
- Blank – and we’re not referring to typing Blank into the password field—on one of the routers the password field should just be ignored, by default, at least.
If you’re still not having any luck, then reset it.
Various Verizon Router Models
We’ve put together a quick little table with all the Verizon router models that we know of, and the default password for each.
Model Number | Verizon MI424WR | Verizon 9100VM | Verizon 9100EM | D-Link VDI-624 | Actiontec MI424WR |
Username | admin | admin | admin | admin | admin |
Password | password | password | password | blank | password |
Of course, once we put the table together we realized that they were all the same except for one of them, so the table isn’t very useful… but it looks nice, so we’re leaving it here.
Changing Your Router Password
Once you’re able to login the first time, you’ll be prompted to change the password on the first login—but if you were able to login without having to reset it, you should probably head down to the Quick Links section on the left-hand side, and use the Change Login User Name / Password setting.
Naturally, this might be different for your router version, but this is what we’re seeing right now.
Password Managers Like LastPass Don’t Work
If you’re having a problem logging in with a password manager like LastPass, you might not actually have a password problem as much as a password manager problem—for some reason this password box doesn’t work right with password managers.
The trick is to just use LastPass to copy the password to the clipboard, and then manually paste it in.
On a side note: if you’re using another (better) router internally for your network, you should probably disable WEP on the Verizon router.
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The Fios Quantum Gateway is a Verizon router that allows consumers to distribute and transmit digital data and entertainment to connected devices at home or in the office. It is a robust and versatile router that supports fast networking through Ethernet cables or wirelessly through Wi-Fi. Also, this Verizon router is user-friendly and you can quickly set up your home network within a few minutes. The following is a detailed explanation of how to change the Wi-Fi password to address any connection-related problems.
Importance of Changing the Wi-Fi Password
The majority of Wi-Fi users at home are still using the default administrator password and network names. Also, many consumers even use the default Wi-Fi password and don’t understand the importance of changing that detail. However, it is very critical to do all these things to secure your router and your connection to the internet. That is because hackers often use default router passwords to redirect your online traffic to their malicious websites, while some can even draft your devices into their botnet armies.
If you want to ensure that your network will not be hijacked by anyone, it is critical to change the wi-fi password. Although your Fios Quantum router has a limited signal range, it likely extends outside your house and can even reach the neighbors or the street. A curious invader can easily access your unsecured network and use your connection for illegal or shady purposes. They could also introduce malware and viruses in your network, which will affect all devices and computers currently connected to it within your home.
How to Change the Wi-Fi Password
You must change your WiFi password to secure your internet connection when you install the Fios Quantum Gateway from Verizon. Ensure you use a more secure password that is harder for anyone to figure out. After applying the changes, ensure to reconnect all your Wi-Fi devices using the new network details.
Verizon offers a range of tools that you can use to change the SSID (Wi-Fi name) and WEP/WPA2 Key (password) credentials. Here are the main ways you can change your password:
• My Fios mobile app
• My Verizon
• Router log in
• My Verizon
• Router log in
Change the Wi-Fi Password through My Fios Mobile App
The My Fios application is a good solution to use for those who want a seamless, straightforward method of changing the Wi-Fi password on either a Fios Advanced or Fios Quantum router. Also, remember that the new password will be the same on both your 5GHz and 2.4GHz networks.
Here’s how to do it:
• First, you’ll need to download the My Fios application from either the Android or iOS app stores
• Click Internet
• Under the My Networks sections, select the network you want to change
• Click Edit to fill in the new credentials
• Click Internet
• Under the My Networks sections, select the network you want to change
• Click Edit to fill in the new credentials
Changing the Password via My Verizon
The next option is to log into your Verizon account to change the password of your Fios Quantum router. You’ll need a Verizon account to use this particular option. Also, note that if you must enable the W-Fi Access first to be able to manage that network and make any changes. Here’s how to make the change:
• Log into your Verizon account
• Under Services, select the Internet option
• Under the My Network area, select the network you want to Manage
• Fill in the new password
• Click Save Changes
• Under Services, select the Internet option
• Under the My Network area, select the network you want to Manage
• Fill in the new password
• Click Save Changes
Change the Wi-Fi Password Manually
The final and probably, least intuitive method for most people is logging into the router. However, it is a pretty easy process if you follow the right procedure. Ensure you are first connected to your Fios network either through Wi-Fi or LAN before you follow these steps listed here below:
• Once you have connected to your Fios network open a browser
• Enter the following IP address: 192.168.1.1
• It will open the myfiosgateway login where you will need to fill in the router’s username and password
• You can reset the router to default settings if you forgot the password
• You will find the default router admin details located on a sticker on the router and also in the user guide.
• Once you have entered the right credentials, you’ll log into the router
• Finally, you can follow your user guide or the onscreen instructions to edit your Wi-Fi password.
• Enter the following IP address: 192.168.1.1
• It will open the myfiosgateway login where you will need to fill in the router’s username and password
• You can reset the router to default settings if you forgot the password
• You will find the default router admin details located on a sticker on the router and also in the user guide.
• Once you have entered the right credentials, you’ll log into the router
• Finally, you can follow your user guide or the onscreen instructions to edit your Wi-Fi password.
How do I log into my Verizon wireless router?
- Connect to your Verizon FiOS network using either a wired or wifi connection.
- Once you open your browser, go to 192.168.1.1 which serves as the gateway to your router and a login screen will show immediately.
- Enter your username and password
What is the default password for Verizon router?
The default password for your Verizon router can be found written on the bottom or back of your router. The default user name for the Verizon MI424WR router is “admin,”
Note: For security reasons, your router default password might have been changed to the serial number of your router