Arris VAP4641 router setup &

security
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1. Arris VAP4641 Router login and password

1. To login to Arris VAP4641 Router, Open your web browser and type the default IP
Address
192.168.1.253 (http://192.168.1.253) in the address bar
2. You should now see the router login page with 2 text fields where you can type a
username and a password
3. The default username for your Arris VAP4641 router is admin and the default password
is
admin
4. In the login page of the router's web user interface, type-in the username &
password, hit "Login" and now you should see the Arris VAP4641 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
Arris VAP4641 and forgot them, as you can just reset the Arris VAP4641 router by press-and-hold
the reset button with a clip for about 15 seconds.

Arris VAP4641 Quick links:

http://192.168.1.253 OPEN LINK (HTTP://192.168.1.253)

Try one of these most Common Passwords

Username Password
admin admin
admin blank
admin password
blank admin
blank blank

2. Change Arris VAP4641 Default Login and Password

Since, security of a network is vital, the first and foremost task is to change the Arris VAP4641 router
Default Login and Password to something more personal and secure.

Arris VAP4641 Router Password Tips:

Choose a complex and hard-to-guess password for your Arris

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 Arris VAP4641 router.
 Usability first

Give Password for your Arris VAP4641 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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4. Change Arris VAP4641 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 Arris VAP4641 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 Arris VAP4641 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 Arris
VAP4641 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 Arris VAP4641 router login!

5. Update router firmware in Arris VAP4641 and turn on Automatic

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

CHECK - ARRIS VAP4641 (HTTPS://MODEMLY.COM/M1/PULSE)

Its important that you turn on Automatic Firmware updates and always keep your Arris VAP4641
router up-to-date. To turn on Automatic updates, Login to your Arris VAP4641 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

6. Security is a continuous process

Just keep in mind to change the passwords often or at least once in every 6 months! on your Arris

Arris VAP4641 Router Reset instructions

How to Reset the Arris VAP4641 Router To Factory Default
To reset Arris VAP4641 router,

1. Turn on the Arris VAP4641 router

2. Look for the reset button. Few routers have a tiny hole and few others have a reset button.
3. 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)
4. The Arris VAP4641 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.

Arris VAP4641 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 Arris VAP4641 Router To Default Settings section

Forgot Password for Arris VAP4641 Router

Incase if you have changed the default username and password of Arris VAP4641 and forgot it,
please see How to Reset the Arris VAP4641 Router To Default Settings section

How to boost Arris VAP4641 WiFi and overcome connectivity issues

2. Find a Good Wireless Channel Instead of Auto on your Arris VAP4641 router

Auto-channels might fail you once in a while; believe that you’re smarter than the Arris 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 Arris VAP4641

Check if Arris VAP4641 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 Arris VAP4641 instead of WiFi

Gaming consoles/media streamers work better when connected through Ethernet cable of Arris
VAP4641; 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 Arris VAP4641 if you can hardwire the bandwidth hogs.

5. Reboot Arris VAP4641 on schedule

Here's something important to note! On schedule, folks, reboot your Arris VAP4641 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 Arris VAP4641 can fix Internet connection problems, improve slow moving
connections, and resolve wireless issues altogether. Try unplugging your Arris modem on a quarterly
basis to stay proactive (Never reset; always reboot router)