Speedport Entry 2i router setup & security

1. Speedport Entry 2i Router login and password

To login to your Speedport Entry 2i Router, Open the web browser and type-in the default IP Address 192.168.1.1 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 Speedport Entry 2i router is admin and the default password is Printed on Routers Label
Hit "Login" and you should see the Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i and forgot them, as you can just reset the Speedport Entry 2i router by press-and-hold the reset button with a clip for about 15 seconds.

Speedport Entry 2i Quick links:

http://192.168.1.1	Open link

Default username for Speedport Entry 2i:	admin	COPY
Default password for Speedport Entry 2i:	Printed on Routers Label	COPY

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Since security of a network is vital, the first and foremost task is to change the Speedport Entry 2i router Default Login and Password to something more personal and secure.

Here are the steps:

Look for Management (found in the menu bar at the top of the page) , and click on it
Look for Account Management (found in the left hand side menu bar), and click on it

Speedport Entry 2i Router Password Tips:

Choose a complex and hard-to-guess password for your Speedport 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 Speedport Entry 2i router.

Usability first

Give Password for your Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i Default WiFi name (SSID) as it will make it more obvious for others to know which network they are connecting to.

Steps:

Look for - Local Network (found in the menu bar at the top of the page) , and click on it
Look for - WLAN (found in the left hand side menu bar) , and click on it
Look for - WLAN Basic , and click on it
Look for - WLAN SSID Configuration, and click on it

Look for Network Name (SSID), this is the WiFi name of your Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i router login!

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4.Update router firmware in Speedport Entry 2i and turn on Automatic Updates

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

Check - Speedport Entry 2i

Its important that you turn on Automatic Firmware updates and always keep your Speedport Entry 2i router up-to-date. To turn on Automatic updates, Login to your Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i 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!

Speedport Entry 2i Router Reset instructions

How to Reset the Speedport Entry 2i Router To Factory Default

To reset Speedport Entry 2i router,

Turn on the Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i 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.

Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i Router To Default Settings section

Forgot Password for Speedport Entry 2i Router

Incase if you have changed the default username and password of Speedport Entry 2i and forgot it, please see How to Reset the Speedport Entry 2i Router To Default Settings section

How to boost Speedport Entry 2i WiFi and fix connectivity issues

1.Place the Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i router visible and not facing the wall or behind the curtains

2.Find a Good Wireless Channel Instead of Auto on your Speedport Entry 2i router

Auto-channels might fail you once in a while; believe that you’re smarter than the Speedport 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 Speedport Entry 2i

Check if Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i instead of WiFi

Gaming consoles/media streamers work better when connected through Ethernet cable of Speedport Entry 2i; 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 Speedport Entry 2i if you can hardwire the bandwidth hogs.

5. Reboot Speedport Entry 2i on schedule

Here's something important to note! On schedule, folks, reboot your Speedport Entry 2i 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 Speedport Entry 2i can fix Internet connection problems, improve slow moving connections, and resolve wireless issues altogether. Try unplugging your Speedport modem on a quarterly basis to stay proactive (Never reset; always reboot router)