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drhorton5
New Contributor
3 years ago

Does Cox internet think everyone only uses wifi to connect? It is impossible to change the name of my wifi without using the App, which does not work with my ethernet connected desktop computer?

I decided to change my wifi network name and passwords today.  Big mistake.  Once I get the internet gateway page up for the "Cox Panoramic-wifi router" up, I discover that I cannot change the name o...
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Darkatt
Honored Contributor
3 years ago

You are incorrect. As long as your computer is connected, via wifi OR ethernet, you can login and change the WiFi SSID and WPA key. 

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    samson2019
    New Contributor
    3 years ago

    can you explain how you did it. i am connected straight  to modem . i get a Gateway login page i use my log in cox user and password and it doesn't let me log in   how did you get pass this page..tell us what steps you took..

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      Darkatt
      Honored Contributor
      3 years ago

      The gateway login page at 192.168.0.1, and the default login is admin, and the default password, is password in all lower case. It MAY require you to change the information, at which time you will have to relog back in.