There are so many changes that you can make through router’s settings like changing your network name, changing network password, creating a guest network, changing security settings, and many other options.
The process for accessing your router’s settings is the same for most makes and models, but there are some exceptions. In most cases, you just type the relevant router-settings address (or the router’s IP address) in your web browser. This can usually be found somewhere on the router itself (check the underside) or in the manual.
Find the Router’s IP Address.
192.168.1.1 is the IP address of most of the routers but it is not the same for all. You can confirm your router’s IP address using Windows Command Prompt.
Press Windows key, type cmd in the search box, and press Enter. Inside Command Prompt Window, type ipconfig and press Enter.
Scroll through the result until you find an entry named ‘Default Gateway’ and the number listed next to it is your router’s IP address.
You can try connecting to your router via HTTPS rather than HTTP (https://192.x.x.x.) because this is more secure, but you may find the protocol isn’t supported by less security-conscious manufacturers.
Find Wi-Fi Router’s Password.
The username and password you need to log in should be printed there on the router itself unless you’ve already changed these details.
If you have never changed the router’s login detail, they will be ‘admin’ for username and ‘admin’ for a password. These are the default username and passwords for all routers but you should change the default admin password of your router.
If you are not going to change the default password, then someone can easily walk up to your router settings and can access your personal information without you knowing about it.
Suppose, In case, you have changed the router default password and now you don't remember your WiFi router password then you can refer to my blog post on how to recover forgotten WiFi passwords. In that post, I have explained how you can check your wireless network name and recover your password using Windows Command Prompt.
Different Router’s IP Address example.
For example, the address for Virgin Media’s Super Hub is http://192.168.0.1 or 192.168.100.1, if you’re using Modem Mode). You’ll find detailed instructions for it at bit.ly/vhub468.
For BT’s Smart Hubs, the address is 192.168.0.1, and TalkTalk’s Wi-Fi Hub settings can be accessed at 192.168.1.1.
Some standard IP addresses are:
- Apple: 10.0.1.1
- ASUS: 192.168.1.1
- Belkin: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.2.1
- D-Link: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1
- Linksys: 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1
- Netgear: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.0.227
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