IdeaTek currently supports the NETGEAR N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router if it has been purchased within the last 12 months directly from IdeaTek.
For all other routers click HERE.
NETGEAR N600 Network Name and Password
If you bought your router directly from IdeaTek, your router should have an IdeaTek label with the Network Name (often labeled as SSID) and Password (often labeled as Passkey). If you have misplaced or lost that sticker you can see the standard format IdeaTek uses to supply the initial Network Name and Password for the wireless router.
The dual band router will show two possible radio frequency networks you can use to browse the internet.
SSID: YourLastName_Wifi_2.4GHz Passkey: Your IdeaTek Account Number
SSID: YourLastName_Wifi_5GHz Passkey: Your IdeaTek Account Number
If your NETGEAR N600 router has been factory reset you will need to return to the Network Name (SSID) and Password (Network Key) found on a sticker on the back of the router. You can see the location of those two items in the picture below.
Changing the Network Name &
Password on the NETGEAR N600
If you do not have a device that is connected to the wireless radio network:
- Connect your computer to Ethernet port 1 on the router with a good Ethernet cable.
- You will then need to go to http:/www.routerlogin.net in your internet browser.
- Use the information provided on your IdeaTek label to log into your router admin panel.
- Click the icon labeled “Wireless”.
- See the below picture for assistance in locating the correct box to change the proper Network Name and Password.
- Once the Network Names and Passwords have been set to your liking, click “Apply”.
- Finally, logout in the top right corner of your screen.
- Use the connected device and go to http:/www.routerlogin.net in your internet browser.
- Use the information provided on your IdeaTek label to log into your router admin panel.
- Click the icon labeled “Wireless”.
- See the below picture for assistance in locating the correct box to change the proper Network Name and Password.
- Once the Network Names and Passwords have been set to your liking, click “Apply”.
- Finally, logout in the top right corner of your screen.
Warning: Always put a wireless password on your wireless router. This password will ensure that your internet is not used by unauthorized individuals. Often, open wireless networks are the sources of criminal activity which can lead to unintended inquiries from law enforcement agencies looking for the source of such activity. It is also a violation of our acceptable use policy to have an open wireless network which uses our internet service.
Finding the Network Name and Password on Other Routers
The setup and configuration of a wireless router, or access point, is the responsibility of the customer. IdeaTek does not have access to personal Network Names or Passwords on your router.
In many cases, if your router has its original factory settings, the router will have a sticker with information like the one below (This router is only being used as an example).
Many times the Network Name will be labeled as the SSID. The Password will be label as Passkey, Wifi Password, Key, etc.
Changing the Network Name (SSID) and Password
on Other Routers
The setup and configuration of a wireless router, or access point, is the responsibility of the customer. IdeaTek does not have access to personal Network Names or Passwords on your router.
To change the Network Name or Password on your router you will need to connect your computer to Ethernet port 1 on the router with a good Ethernet cable, or use a devise that is currently connect the router's wireless network. Then you will need to find the information for accessing the router admin panel on the back of the router (see example photo above). You will not need an internet connection to perform this task.
Below is common administrative access information for other router brands:
| Router | Address | Username | Password |
| 3Com | http://192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| D-Link | http://192.168.0.1 | admin | admin |
| Linksys | http://192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Microsoft Broadband | http://192.168.2.1 | admin | admin |
| Netgear | htttp://192.168.0.1 | admin | password |
| Actiontec | http://192.168.0.1 | username | password |
With your computer connected to the router by Ethernet, you will need to use a web browser to access the router admin panel. To access the admin panel put the appropriate address in the URL search bar. Use the appropriate username and password to then access the admin panel for your router.
Warning: Always put a wireless password on your wireless router. This password will ensure that your internet is not used by unauthorized individuals. Often, open wireless networks are the sources of criminal activity which can lead to unintended inquiries from law enforcement agencies looking for the source of such activity. It is also a violation of our acceptable use policy to have an open wireless network which uses our internet service.