How to Change the WEP Password With Time Warner Cable

Securing your wireless network at home is important to the safety of your personal information.

There are several reasons for wanting to change your Time Warner Cable WEP password. You may have forgotten the original password you set up, misplaced the password if you've written it down, or wish to change your password for safety reasons. Time Warner offers road runner high speed online. Whatever your reason is, there are several steps involved in the process of changing a WEP password.

Things You'll Need

• Cable modem ID number

Instructions

1. 

   Choosing a password that is easy to remember is important.

   Go to https://help.rr.com/HMSpwd/ptMainNav.aspx and click "I don't know my road runner email password."

2. 

   A strong password should be a mix of letters and numbers.

   Input your email address associated with your Time Warner account. This is for verification purposes. Click Submit.

3. 

   Cable modem ID numbers are normally located on the back of your modem.

   You will be asked to enter your cable modem ID number.

4. 

   Your security questions and answers should not be common knowledge.

   Create a security question and answer.

5. 

   Always change the default password as soon as possible.

   Click "reset password." You will be given eight numbers as your new password. Record these somewhere so you don't lose them again!

6. Go to https://selfcare.rr.com/index.cfm and enter the eight-digit password.

7. Input a new password that is easy for you to remember.

Tips & Warnings

• If you cannot locate your modem ID number, Time Warner offers the link, "How to check your cable modem ID," on its FAQ page. Included there are instructions on how to find that information.

References

• How to Change Road Runner Password
• How Secure is Wireless Road Runner