There are a number of conditions in which you might need to login to your wireless router. Probably the major two conditions: Basic wireless network customization or firmware updates.
Whatever the condition, the process is to be quite quick and easy. Therefore, in this tutorial guide, you will go through with 4 fool-proof checkpoints to login to your wireless router. Learn these steps and you will be well on your way to becoming a network expert.
Firstly, you need to understand what is a router login IP address is because it acts as a key part of the complete router setup process. The easiest way to explain an IP (Internet Protocol) address is to think it as like the address of your residence.
Your have has an address which helps the postmen to deliver the mail or courier at a correct destination. Similar is the case in the digital world, devices on a home or other network send data packets to the IP address of your WiFi router.
Once we know the IP address, we can enter that number string into a web browser and log in to the router configuration page.
Steps to Log into Your Home WiFi Router
Step 1: Press the Windows key and R key on your keyword together. The ‘Run’ window will pop-up on the desktop. In the text field type ‘CMD’, and then hit ‘OK’ button. A new window will pop-up.
Step 2: Type ‘ipconfig’ and press the ‘Enter’ button present on your keyword. A list of information will display up. Scroll down until and look for the default gateway. A string of numbers at the end of the line is the IP address of your WiFi router. Note down it on a paper.
Step 3: Now as we know the IP address of your home WiFi router, we can move for the login procedure. Open any of your preferred web browsers. In the address bar type the IP address and hit the Enter key. Your web browser will land you to the login page of your home WiFi router.
Important Note: If fails to open the WiFi router login page via default IP address, you can try www.routerlogin.net to visit the router configuration page.
Step 4: At this point, you will be asked for the WiFi router login credentials to enter into the wireless router configuration page. The login credentials are usually print either back or side of the router or into the user manual.
If you can’t able to log into the router, no matter the password you use, maybe you have changed the password. In this scenario, you have to reset the router back to its default settings. You just need to press the ‘Reset’ button present at the backside of the WiFi router.
Once the router reset, you can try to change the router settings, including your wireless network name (SSID) and security passphrase key.
Bam! You are ready to rock and roll. If you still have any questions about the above-mentioned process or anything, please share it with us via comments.