Most PLDT Fibr subscribers use the default login credentials of their router/modem, which has some vulnerability or weakness. So it is an integral part to change your PLDT Fibr WiFi password immediately. By the way, what is PLDT Fibr? PLDT Fibr is the fiber optic internet broadband plan offered by PLDT HOME. Fibr uses fiber optic technology that can reach speeds of up to 1Gbps with equal upload and download speeds. It also comes with an Optical Network Unit (ONU) modem like Fiberhome or Huawei that connects to a fiber optic cable, providing a strong and reliable internet connection. PLDT Home Fibr offers varieties of plans, including Unli Fibr Plan 1299, Unli Fibr Plan 1699, Unli Fibr Plan 2099, Unli Fibr Plan 2699, Unli Fibr Plan 3799, Unli Fibr Plan 5799, Unli Fibr Plan 9499, Fibr Plus Plan 2399, Fibr Plus Plan 2999, Fibr Plus Plan 4099, Fibr Plus Plan 6099, and Fibr Plus Plan 9999.
If you're a new PLDT Fibr subscriber, securing your network is very important. PLDT Fibr default WiFi password and SSID is printed at the bottom of the modem. These default credentials are not safe because there's a weakness found in the pattern of the default SSID by the tech geeks. They will just get the last 5 digits of the wifi name and convert it using the hex code/MAC table. They can now access your wifi for free with the default password "PLDTWIFI + the converted last 5 digits". To change your PLDT Fibr password and name, just follow the step-by-step tutorial below.
How to Change PLDT Fibr WiFi Password and SSID (2021)
1. Open your browser (Google Chrome/Firefox) and go to 192.168.1.1 (PLDT Fibr default gateway address).
2. Input the following account information to login into the admin dashboard.
Username: admin
Password: 1234
PLDT Home Fibr admin login
3. Once logged in, you will be landed on the PLDT Home Fibr admin dashboard. To change your wifi name and password, just go to "Network." You will manage two networks here, the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band, under the Wlan Settings.
4. Manage the 2.4Ghz network first, go to the "Advanced" tab. Enter your new WiFi name in the "SSID Name" field, and enter your new password in the "Passphrase" field. The recommended password format should be a minimum of 12 alphanumeric characters with symbols and Camel Casing (combination of upper case and lower case characters). If you're not familiar with other values like SSID Choice, Security Mode, and WPA Algorithms, it is recommended not to change them. After you've entered your new wifi password and SSID for the 2.4G network, just click
Apply to save changes.
Change PLDT Fibr wifi password - for 2.4GHz network
Now for the 5GHz network, go to the "5G Advanced" tab, and do the same procedure as what you did on the previous tab. After you've entered your new wifi password and SSID for the 5G network, just click
Apply to save changes.
Change PLDT Fibr wifi password - for 5GHz network
5. Done! You can now logout from the dashboard.
Changing the 2 SSIDs and passwords of your PLDT Fibr wireless router is a great safety measure in protecting your entire wifi network. It is also a good practice to monitor users connected to the network. Just log in to the admin dashboard. On the Status tab, click Lan Status and select DHCP Clients List, and you will able to see all connected devices in the network.
Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting
1. How to change PLDT Fibr WiFi password and SSID for the first time?
For new subscribers/first time users, when you logged in to the admin dashboard via 192.168.1.1, you will be landed on a first-time setup page, where you will be asked to supply information for the following fields:
How to change PLDT Fibr WiFi password and SSID for first time?
Account Management - enter the default PLDT admin password 1234 in the "Old Password" field (If you have a previous admin password, just enter it). Then, enter your desired password for the PLDT admin dashboard on the "New Password" and "New Password Confirm" fields. (Recommended password format: minimum of 12 alphanumeric characters with special characters in Camel Case format)
2.4G SSID1 - enter your desired WiFi name and password for the 2.4G network in the "SSID Name," "Password," and "Password Confirm" fields.
5G SSID1 - input different WiFi name and password for the 5G network, for identity and security purposes.
To save changes for initial setup, click "Apply."
2. Why can't I access 192.168.1.1?
PLDT Fibr routers have different models/units; there's Fiberhome ONU GPON and Huawei. To access the wifi settings of your router, just follow these simple steps. Press the Windows button + R, which will open the command prompt window; in the input box, type cmd and press Enter button. In the cmd window, type ipconfig, look for your Ethernet adapter, and find the value of Default Gateway with numeric IP address something like 192.168.X.X. That will be the IP address that you need to enter into your browser in order to access your wifi settings.
3. "Your connection is not private" error occurs after entering 192.168.1.1
If you encountered this error "Your connection is not private" using Chrome, or "Your connection is not secure" using Firefox, just click "Advanced" and select "Proceed to 192.168.1.1 (unsafe)".
PLDT 192.168.1.1 -"Your connection is not private" error solution step 1, click Advanced
PLDT 192.168.1.1 -"Your connection is not private" error solution step 2, click Proceed to 192.168.1.1 (unsafe)
4. The admin/1234 username and password is not working
See the list of PLDT Default Admin Password and Username. PLDT might change the default admin accounts when they do a system update. If you can't still access the admin dashboard using the default admin accounts given, call PLDT hotline 171 using your Smart/TNT phone to ask for the updated default admin username and password.
5. How to reset PLDT Fibr WiFi Password and SSID to default?
If you forgot your wifi password, you could reset it to default. At the back part of your router, you will see a RESET button. Using a pin or any sharp object, press and hold the reset button for 3-5 seconds and wait until it restarts. And you're done with the factory reset. You can see the default WiFi SSID and password at the bottom of your router.
6. PLDT modem LOS light is blinking red / no internet connection
You might able to fix your internet connection issue by troubleshooting your PLDT Fibr WiFi router first, see How to fix LOS red light on modem, or visit PLDT Home Troubleshooting section (https://pldthome.com/support-internet#troubleshooting), a list of troubleshooting guides for no internet connection, slow connection, power cycle, factory reset and more. If the problem is not solved, you can ask for further assistance, just call PLDT Customer Service Hotline using Smart/TNT phone, dial 171, and follow the instructions of voice prompt to reach the tech support. Tell them that you have a problem with your internet connection, and they will able to provide solutions or schedule a tech visit for you.
7. How to set up PLDT Google WiFi and Whole Home WiFi (TP-Link WiFi Deco mesh)?
For PLDT Home Google WiFi and Whole Home WiFi plans, there's a dedicated team or the Home Geek Squad that will set up your network. If you want to personally customize your WiFi password and SSID, see the following tutorials: Setting up Google WiFi and Deco Setup Walkthrough (TP-Link).
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