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SB6190: Changing the Admin Login

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Question
How do I change the admin password on my SB6190 modem?
Answer
The default login credential is admin for username and the default password is password.  The admin password can be customized.  This document describes how to change the Admin password.


Change Admin Password
NOTE: If the SB6190 is connected to a router, it is recommended to disconnect the router and connect the SB6190 directly to a computer with an Ethernet cable.
  1. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.100.1 into the address box.  The Login page will appear.  

    NOTE: A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.

     
  2. On the Login page, enter admin in the Username field.
     
  3. Enter the customized password in the Password field.

    NOTE: If this is the first time login to the Web Manager, the default password is password.  It is required to set a unique password to proceed to the Web Manager.  For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 16148 – SB6190: Web Manager Access.

     
  4. Click the Apply button.  The Status page will appear.

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  5. Click the Login Settings link on the top menu.  The Login Settings page will appear.
     
  6. Enter the customized password in the Old Password field.
     
  7. Enter a new custom password in the New Password field and re-enter the new custom password in the Repeat New Password field.

    Password Requirements:
    • Minimum of 8 to 16 maximum characters
    • At least one uppercase alpha character
    • At least one lowercase alpha character
    • At least 1 number
    • One of the following special characters ~ ! @ # $ % ^ * (  ) - _ = + [ ] { } | ; : , . / ?
  8. Click the Apply button.  The pop-up box will appear.    

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  9. Click the OK button.  The Login page will appear.
     
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  10. Enter admin in the Username field.
     
  11. Enter the custom password in the Password field then click the Apply button.  The Status will appear. 
     
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