Changing your Wi-Fi Password and SSID

Viasat Wi-Fi Gateway

To access the modem interface:
1. Type https://viasatrouter.com in your browser URL bar
2. Note: If a Security Error appears click Advance and Continue to site
At the top of the screen click Wi-Fi Settings tab
The Router Login screen will appear, enter your modem username and password. If you have never created your own username and password, the modem credentials are:
1. Username: admin
2. Password: Use the admin password or key from the sticker on the bottom of the modem
Update the Network Name (SSID) and Password field with the desired Network Name and write down the changes
1. The password should be hard for a stranger to guess, but something you can remember. If you like, you can also rename your Wi-Fi network. Here are the password requirements:
  1. Minimum 8 characters long
  2. Must contain uppercase letter, lowercase letter, number, and special character
  3. Special character cannot be the last character
  4. Cannot contain variants of “password” (pass, word, w0rd, etc.)
  5. Cannot contain satellite related terms (sat, s@t, etc.)
2. This modem broadcasts on two bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Set both of the bands to have the same network name and password. Click HER E to learn more
Click save changes. All devices will need to be reconnected to Wi-Fi using the new SSID and password

To access the modem interface:
1. Type https://viasatrouter.com in your browser URL bar
Enter your modem user name and password
1. If you have never created your own username and password, the credentials are:
  1. Username: admin
  2. Password: Use the admin password or key from the sticker on the bottom of the modem
Click the Sign In button
At the top of the screen click Wi-Fi Settings tab
Update the Network Name (SSID) and Password field with the desired Network Name and write down the changes
1. The password should be hard for a stranger to guess, but something you can remember. If you like, you can also rename your Wi-Fi network. Here are the password requirements:
  1. Minimum 8 characters long
  2. Must contain uppercase letter, lowercase letter, number, and special character
  3. Special character cannot be the last character
  4. Cannot contain variants of “password” (pass, word, w0rd, etc.)
  5. Cannot contain satellite related terms (sat, s@t, etc.)
Click save changes. All devices will need to be reconnected to Wi-Fi using the new SSID and password

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