Actiontec 802AA router setup & security

1. Actiontec 802AA Router login and password

To login to your Actiontec 802AA Router, Open the web browser and type-in the default IP Address 192.168.0.250 in the address bar
You should now see the router login page with 2 text fields where you can type a username and a password
The default username for your Actiontec 802AA router is Admin and the default password is blank
Hit "Login" and you should see the Actiontec 802AA router control panel

(Remember, you must be at home and connected to home WiFi to do this)

And no need to get your breathing rates high in case you have changed the username / password of Actiontec 802AA and forgot them, as you can just reset the Actiontec 802AA router by press-and-hold the reset button with a clip for about 15 seconds.

Actiontec 802AA Quick links:

http://192.168.0.250	Open link

Default username for Actiontec 802AA:	Admin	COPY
Default password for Actiontec 802AA:	blank

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Since security of a network is vital, the first and foremost task is to change the Actiontec 802AA router Default Login and Password to something more personal and secure.

Actiontec 802AA Router Password Tips:

Choose a complex and hard-to-guess password for your Actiontec which only you can remember

It should be something personal, like &ilostmyvirginity@30, so that you'll never forget it. Ever

Protect it

The amount of protection directly depends on the password complexity, and the effort taken to protect that password on your Actiontec 802AA router.

Usability first

Give Password for your Actiontec 802AA router that you can remember (usability first). Of course, you can build a strong hash password with special characters, numbers, Greek, and Latin. But ultimately you'll end up writing it on a sticky and putting it on the router, which defeats the purpose. Here is an example $lasttriptovegas0916

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3.Change Actiontec 802AA Default WiFi name (SSID) and WiFi Password and enable Network Encryption

Another small suggestion (as it has no impact on security), is to change the Actiontec 802AA Default WiFi name (SSID) as it will make it more obvious for others to know which network they are connecting to.

Look for Network Name (SSID), this is the WiFi name of your Actiontec 802AA Router. Do not use your name, home address, or other personal information (since this isn’t a Facebook status!) in the SSID name. (No Mr.Paul&Princy) A few funny WiFi name suggestions: I’m cheating on my WiFi!, FBI Surveillance Van #594 (scares away stupid criminals), Lord of the Pings ...

Once you enter the name for your network, you have to enable WPA2-PSK encryption on your Actiontec 802AA router. That’s the strongest encryption standard available for home networks.

Enter a new WPA Pre-Shared Key / WiFi Password – this is the password that you will use to connect to your home WiFi. Keep it to 16-20 characters (please!) don’t use the same password that you used for Actiontec 802AA router login!

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4.Update router firmware in Actiontec 802AA and turn on Automatic Updates

Router software often contains critical bugs and security vulnerabilities; Check if your router has known vulnerabilities

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Its important that you turn on Automatic Firmware updates and always keep your Actiontec 802AA router up-to-date. To turn on Automatic updates, Login to your Actiontec 802AA router and look for the section which contains Automatic updates and turn it "ON"

And even if the router has auto-update, check every now and then to make sure it is actually working, and the router firmware is up-to-date. If your router manufacturer hasn't released any updates to the firmware in the past 3-5 years, consider upgrading to a "newer" router

5.Security is a continuous process

Just keep in mind to change the passwords often or at least once in every 6 months! on your Actiontec 802AA You don't want the safety you have worked so hard for to fail just because of ignorance, negligence, or casual laziness! Time for a bulletin on the fridge, folks! We can remind you though? Enter your email below! Nope, we are not spammers!

Actiontec 802AA Router Reset instructions

How to Reset the Actiontec 802AA Router To Factory Default

To reset Actiontec 802AA router,

Turn on the Actiontec 802AA router
Look for the reset button. Few routers have a tiny hole and few others have a reset button.
Press the Factory reset button with a straightened paperclip pin or something that gets through the tiny hole, and hold it for about 15 seconds! (till you see all the lights flashing)
The Actiontec 802AA router will reboot automatically. the unit has been reset and is ready to use. You can start from Step 1 in this guide to set it up.

Actiontec 802AA Password Does not Work

Passwords find a way to not work! Or, in most cases, users find a way to forget them! In either case, look up the How to Reset the Actiontec 802AA Router To Default Settings section

Forgot Password for Actiontec 802AA Router

Incase if you have changed the default username and password of Actiontec 802AA and forgot it, please see How to Reset the Actiontec 802AA Router To Default Settings section

How to boost Actiontec 802AA WiFi and fix connectivity issues

1.Place the Actiontec 802AA in a perfect spot

The perfect spot does it all; be it romance or your router! To avail the best signal and network connectivity, make sure you keep your Actiontec 802AA router visible and not facing the wall or behind the curtains

2.Find a Good Wireless Channel Instead of Auto on your Actiontec 802AA router

Auto-channels might fail you once in a while; believe that you’re smarter than the Actiontec router! Find a seamless wireless channel instead of what the router finds automatically. This would ensure that your signal doesn't interfere with that of your neighbors.

If you’re running a Windows-based PC, you can see what channels neighboring Wi-Fi networks are using.

Press Start > type “cmd”. Open Command prompt
In command prompt type netsh wlan show all

You will see a list of all wireless networks and the channels being used in your vicinity. instead of using “Auto” for the control channel, Pick the channel that has the lowest interference

3.Check the frequency of Actiontec 802AA

Check if Actiontec 802AA has dual-band, the most commonly used band would be 2.4GHz; however, switching to 5GHz would bring out better results! It depends on your device though; if you’re running an old lad, you might have to switch back to the conventional

4.Hardwire gaming consoles / media streamers into your Actiontec 802AA instead of WiFi

Gaming consoles/media streamers work better when connected through Ethernet cable of Actiontec 802AA; in fact, as you might not be moving your TV all over the house, why connect it to the Wi-Fi at all? The Gaming consoles / video streaming devices flood the network with data. This means that if possible, you should consider hardwire (using Ethernet cable) the devices that tend to consume a lot of bandwidth. Although this can sort of defeat the purpose of having wireless networks, it can actually help your overall network speed of Actiontec 802AA if you can hardwire the bandwidth hogs.

5. Reboot Actiontec 802AA on schedule

Here's something important to note! On schedule, folks, reboot your Actiontec 802AA router! Though routers are built to constantly be running at all times, simple tweaks like regular power cycling (a fancy way of saying, unplugging the power cord and shoving it back up) helps with most issues. Rebooting your Actiontec 802AA can fix Internet connection problems, improve slow moving connections, and resolve wireless issues altogether. Try unplugging your Actiontec modem on a quarterly basis to stay proactive (Never reset; always reboot router)