How To Change Jiofi SSID Password?

It is very important to change the default password for your jiofi network to a secret code to restrict unwanted access. The reason is simple, the default password is always available on the jiofi package box and on the back side of Jiofi. It is wise to change the password once you buy the new Jiofi.

Procedure to Change Jiofi SSID Password

Follow the below listed step by step procedure for successfully changing the default jiofi network password to a password of your choice.

Step-1: Start your Jiofi device and connect to a PC or a mobile by using the default wifi SSID and password. (Note: These can be seen from the outer package box of new jiofi device  and in case if you have lost the box, open the battery and you will find these details on the jiofi device).

 

Step-2: After connecting your PC or mobile with the wifi network of your Jiofi device, now open a web browser ( we recommend Chrome for better user experience) and enter one of the following URLs http://jiofi.local.html or http://192.168.225.1.

Step-3: A page will open with lot of numbers and data. Don't worry, just click on the login button located on the right top corner of the page.

Step-4: A login window will open. Enter the username and password and click login button. (Note: If you are loggin in for the first time, use "administrator" as both the username and password. Check out our previous blog about changing the login username and password by clicking here.)

Step-5: After logging in, click on the Network tab as shown in below picture.

Step-6: Now, click on the " Wi-Fi Configuration" tab on the left side bar.

Step-7: Now you will see a list of details. The last row will show you the existing default SSID password. Uncheck the 'hidden' button to read and edit the password. You can edit this information and enter a new password of your choice. Better to check the 'hidden' button after you change the password. Click on the Save button on the bottom.

Step-8: Once you click save button, a message will appear indicating that the jiofi connection will be interrupted and jiofi will reboot to set these changes. Go ahead and click OK. That's it. Your new password should be active now. You can change this password any number of times. In fact, it is recommended to change the password whenever you suspect someone is accessing your wifi thus reducing the speed of your connection.

How to change SSID (Network Name) of Jiofi

SSID stands for S-Service S-Set ID-Identifier. This is a unique dataset broadcasted by a device to identify its wifi, hence it is generally known as Network Name or Wifi Name. When you purchase a new Jiofi, the SSID name will be a combination of alphanumerical which is listed on the outer package box of new jiofi device  and in case if you have lost the box, open the battery and you will find these details on the jiofi device.

Usually, its very difficult to remember the SSID name thus making it difficult to connect from a list of SSID's shown in public areas. Hence, you might wanna change this to a easily remembered words like name of your close family member or name of your company etc.

Procedure to Change Jiofi SSID

Follow the below listed step by step procedure for successfully changing the default jiofi network name to a name of your choice.

Step-1: Start your Jiofi device and connect to a PC or a mobile by using the wifi SSID and password. (Note: These can be seen from the outer package box of new jiofi device  and in case if you have lost the box, open the battery and you will find these details on the jiofi device).

 

Step-2: After connecting your PC or mobile with the wifi network of your Jiofi device, now open a web browser ( we recommend Chrome for better user experience) and enter one of the following URLs http://jiofi.local.html or http://192.168.225.1.

Step-3: A page will open with lot of numbers and data. Don't worry, just click on the login button located on the right top corner of the page.

Step-4: A login window will open. Enter the username and password and click login button. (Note: If you are loggin in for the first time, use "administrator" as both the username and password. Check out our previous blog about changing the login username and password by clicking here.)

Step-5: After logging in, click on the Network tab as shown in below picture.

Step-6: Now, click on the " Wi-Fi Configuration" tab on the left side bar.

Step-7: Now you will see a list of details. The second row will show you the existing default SSID name. You can edit this information and enter a new name of your choice. Click on the Save button on the bottom.

Step-8: Once you click save button, a message will appear indicating that the jiofi connection will be interrupted and jiofi will reboot to set these changes. Go ahead and click OK. That's it. Now the new network broadcast name should be visible.

How to change Jiofi Network Login Password

Introduction:

Web Configuration Utility is an online tool for every Jiofi device in order to change the various network settings like Network Name ( SSID), the security mode and key, configuring sleep mode, client management etc. This tool can be accessed through the links http://jiofi.local.html or http://192.168.225.1.

Unfortunately, for every Jiofi device, the default username and password to first login into the web configuration utility are same. By default, both the username and passwords will be "administrator".

Why it is important to change default settings:

But for security reasons, it is always recommended that the username and passwords must be changed upon first login. Else, any user connected to your jiofi device will have full access to the web configuration utility of your network.

Special Note: Even if you suspect that some unwanted users are manipulating your jiofi network settings, don't worry. All the changed settings can be brought back factory defaults by resetting the jiofi device.

Read our earlier posts about this topic:

1) When you should factory reset the Jiofi device?

2) How to factory reset your jiofi device?

Procedure to Change Jiofi Network Login Password

Follow the below listed step by step procedure to successfully changing the default jiofi network login settings to secret and unique passwords.

Step-1:

Start your Jiofi device and connect to a PC or a mobile by using the wifi SSID and password. (Note: These can be seen from the outer package box of new jiofi device  and in case if you have lost the box, open the battery and you will find these details on the jiofi device).

 

Step-2:

After connecting your PC or mobile with the wifi network of your Jiofi device, now open a web browser ( we recommend Chrome for better user experience) and enter one of the following URLs http://jiofi.local.html or http://192.168.225.1.

Step-3:

A page will open with lot of numbers and data. Don't worry, just click on the login button located on the right top corner of the page.

Step-4:

A login window will open. Enter both the username and password as "administrator" and click on the login button.

Step-5:

After logging in, click on the User Management tab located in the right top corner of the page as shown in the below picture.

Step-6:

Now you will find options to enter a new username and password for the account login.

Once you successfully change these details, you should use the same details whenever you login the next time.

Hope you find this post useful. Please leave a comment if you have any further clarifications.