Know The Steps To Change The Password And Network Name Of Your Xfinity Network Using Admin Tool.

Before starting with the steps, we recommend you to explore all the steps in details first, then implement them on your device. These steps are not meant for Comcast supported modems and Comcast supported routers. If you are using the Comcast network and device, then only you will be able to change the network name and password.

Today, we are going to explain the stepwise instructions to change the name of Comcast network which sometimes called SSID and the password of your network. You need to login to the admin toll from the Xfinity gateway or router.
How to access the wireless gateway tool online?
1.     Turn on the laptop and connect it to the Xfinity network. If you are using the Ethernet connection to connect to the network, then use Ethernet cable instead of Wireless connection.
Accessing and Using Your Wireless Gateway's Admin Tool Online
2.     Enter the URL of your admin tool in the web browser address space. The default username for login is admin and the password is password itself. It is important to mention that password will be case sensitive.
3.     Click ‘Login’ to open the page.
Note: In case you have changed your login password, you need to enter the new password. If you have forgotten the password, then click on ‘Reset’ button to reset the login information to default one. For more information related to resetting or factory reset, you can take help from Comcast tech support team.
4.     Go to the navigation menu, Tap on ‘Gateway’ followed by ‘Connection’ then ‘Wi-Fi’.
5.     Go to the private network, you will find your SSID and password mentioned on the page. Note the SSID for future use.
6.     Click ‘Edit’ to change the default information of your Network. If you have configured more than one network, then select the frequency band to see the settings of each.
7.     Now, you need to select the box which says, ‘Show network password’. You will find password being displayed on the screen. You may note this password if you want to.
8.     Edit the network information like password, username and network name. Click on ‘Save’ to save the settings.
9.     Now try connecting the devices to the new network name with new password.
If anyone visits your location, then he can easily connect to the Xfinity network without any need to get the password for the same. If you find any trouble in connecting to the network, you can contact Comcast chat support team.
How to use the admin tool from the Xfinity My account app?
You can access the admin tool of your Xfinity network from the app as well. You need to login to the app and select the network from the list. Go to ‘Change Wi-Fi settings’ page followed by ‘Admin tool’. You will be directed to advance settings from here.
·        To make any changes, you must be connected to the home network.
·        Use the default username and password to login to the settings page. If you have changed it earlier, then log in with the new credentials.
·        You can change the below-mentioned things from the customize page:
  1. Network settings.
  2. Wi-Fi password.
  3. Wi-Fi network name.
  4. Parental controls.
For more details and information, you can call at Comcast tech support phone number displayed on the support page.

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