When you first set up a Rockspace AX1800 router, you create a WiFi password. But situations change: a guest moved out, your roommate knows it, you forgot what you set, or you just want something stronger. The good news is changing the WiFi password on Rockspace AX1800 takes 2–3 minutes, and you don’t need to touch the modem or restart your internet.
Here’s the honest part: after you change it, all your connected devices will disconnect and need the new password to reconnect. So do this at a time when nobody’s mid-video call.
What Happens When You Change WiFi Password
Before you start, understand what you’re actually changing:
- WiFi password: What your phone/laptop uses to connect. This is what you want to change.
- Admin password: What you use to log into the router’s settings page (192.168.1.1). This is separate and often forgotten.
- 2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz: Most routers broadcast two bands. You can have the same password for both (easier) or different passwords (more control).
Changing the WiFi password does NOT:
- Disconnect your modem or internet service.
- Delete any saved WiFi networks on your devices.
- Affect the internet connection itself—just requires re-authentication.
Method 1: Change WiFi Password Using ROCK App (Fastest)
This is the easiest method if you have the ROCK WiFi app already installed.
Steps
- Open the ROCK WiFi app on your phone.
- Tap the “Home” or “Router” icon at the bottom (depending on app version).
- Select your Rockspace AX1800 router from the list (if you have multiple devices).
- Look for “WiFi Settings” or “WiFi Config” in the main menu.
- Tap “WiFi Security” or “WiFi Password”.
- You’ll see two sections:
- For 2.4 GHz:
- For 5 GHz (optional):
- The router will reboot—wait 30–60 seconds.
- The app will show “Connecting” or “Updating”—don’t close the app.
- Once rebooted, you’ll be disconnected from WiFi (your phone falls back to mobile data or loses internet temporarily).
- Go to your phone’s WiFi settings and reconnect to your Rockspace WiFi using the new password.
- Test: Open a website to confirm internet works.
Time to complete: 2–5 minutes.
Method 2: Change WiFi Password Via Web Browser (Manual Control)
If the app isn’t installed or you prefer the browser, this method gives you full control.
Steps
- On your phone or computer, go to your phone’s WiFi settings.
- Connect to your Rockspace AX1800 WiFi (using your current password).
- Open any web browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox).
- Type in the address bar: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (check your router’s label if unsure).
- Press Enter—you’ll see a login page.
- Enter the admin password:
- Click “Login”.
- Look for “WiFi Settings” or “Wireless Settings” in the main menu (left sidebar or top tabs).
- Find the WiFi Password field (may be labeled “WiFi Key,” “Pre-shared Key,” or “PSK”).
- You’ll see two sections again: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
- For 2.4 GHz band:
- For 5 GHz band:
- Scroll to the bottom and click “Apply” or “Save”.
- You’ll see a message: “Changes saved” or “Router rebooting”.
- Wait 1–2 minutes for the router to apply changes and reboot.
- You’ll be disconnected from WiFi automatically.
- Go to your device’s WiFi settings and reconnect using the new password.
- Test: Open a website to confirm.
Time to complete: 5–10 minutes
Reconnecting All Your Devices After Password Change
Once you change the WiFi password, every device that was connected will disconnect. Here’s how to reconnect them quickly:
Smartphones & Tablets
- Go to WiFi Settings.
- Find your Rockspace network name.
- Tap “Forget This Network” (to remove the old password).
- Reconnect to the same network and enter the new password.
- Connected!.
Laptops & PCs
- Go to WiFi network list.
- Right-click your Rockspace network → “Forget” or “Remove”.
- Click the network again and enter the new password.
- Connect.
Smart Home Devices (Alexa, Google Home, Thermostats, etc.)
- These often won’t auto-reconnect—you may need to re-add them to your WiFi through their respective apps.
- Open each device’s app (Alexa, Google Home, etc.).
- Find “WiFi Settings” or “Network Settings” within the app.
- Select your Rockspace network and enter the new password.
- Let them reconnect (may take 1–2 minutes).
Tips for a Strong WiFi Password
When changing your password, make it strong but memorable:
✅ Good passwords:
- At least 8 characters long.
- Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers (e.g., “MyWiFi2024”).
- No obvious patterns (not “12345678” or “password”).
❌ Avoid:
- Too many special characters (
!@#$%^&*)—some old devices won’t accept them. - Your name, address, or birthdate (easily guessed).
- Spaces (some devices have trouble with WiFi passwords that contain spaces).
Example strong password: Rockspace2025Safe or HomeWiFi@2025.
Common Issues When Changing WiFi Password
Issue 1: “Device Not Connecting” After Password Change
Why it happens:
You typed the password wrong, or the device has the old password cached.
Fix:
- On the device, go to WiFi settings.
- Tap “Forget This Network” (removes the old cached password).
- Reconnect to the same WiFi and type the new password carefully (case-sensitive).
- If still failing, restart the device (phone, laptop, etc.) and try again.
Issue 2: “WiFi Password is Too Long” or “Invalid Character”
Why it happens:
You used special characters that the router or device doesn’t support.
Fix:
- Change the password again using only letters (A–Z, a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (no
!@#$symbols). - Keep it under 20 characters for broader device compatibility.
- Reapply and reconnect all devices.
Issue 3: Router Won’t Save the New Password
Why it happens:
Browser cache, admin password is wrong, or the page didn’t fully load.
Fix:
- Clear browser cache:
- Log out and log back in:
- Try the app method instead (sometimes more reliable than browser).
Issue 4: Forgot the New Password You Just Set
Why it happens:
You changed it too quickly and didn’t write it down.
Fix:
- If you still have one device connected, use it to log into the router again and change the password to something you remember.
- If all devices are disconnected, you’ll need to factory reset the router (hold reset button 10–15 seconds while powered on).
Tip: Always write down (or save in a password manager) your new WiFi password before you disconnect all devices.
FAQs:
Yes. In both the app and web method, each band has its own password field. You can change them independently or keep them synced.
No. The speed and connection quality stay the same—you’re just updating the authentication key.
For security, every 6–12 months is reasonable. For home use, once a year is fine.
No. When you apply the change, all devices lose connection temporarily and must re-authenticate with the new password.
Look for a “Security” or “Encryption” section in the WiFi settings menu. The password is usually under “WiFi Password,” “Pre-shared Key,” or “PSK”.