How to Change PLDT Fibr WiFi Password and SSID (2021)

 

1. Open your browser (Google Chrome/Firefox) and go to 192.168.1.1 (PLDT Fibr default gateway address).   

2. Input the following account information to login in the admin dashboard. Username: admin Password: 1234

3. Once logged in, you will be landed to PLDT Home Fibr admin dashboard. To change your wifi name and password, just go to "Network". You will manage two networks here, the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band, under the Wlan Settings. 

 4. Manage the 2.4Ghz network first, go to "Basic Setting" tab. Enter your new WiFi name in the "SSID Name" field, 

aand the go to "Security Tab" enter your new password in the "Passphrase" field. The recommended password format should be minimum 12 alphanumeric characters with symbols and Camel Casing (combination of upper case and lower case characters). If you're not familiar with other values like SSID Choice, Security Mode and WPA Algorithms, it is recommended not to change them. After you've entered your new wifi password and SSID for 2.4G network, just click Apply to save changes.

Now for the 5GHz network, go to "5G Security " tab, and do the same procedure as what you did on the previous tab. After you've entered your new wifi password and SSID for 5G network, just click Apply to save changes.

5. Done! You can now logout from the dashboard. 

 Changing the 2 SSIDs and passwords of your PLDT Fibr wireless router is a great safety measure in protecting your entire wifi network.