Currently, the router has simplified internet access , not only because it has permission to navigate, but also because you can access from any device through its wireless network . That is why it is important that a correct configuration of this is maintained and that in turn allows you to connect your computer, mobile, tablet, iPad , and any other device that you have on hand without problems.
IP 192.168.1.1 is the private gateway of most communication circuit equipment ADSL, VDSL and FTTH . Many people do not know what this address is for and they do not know what is yours, although it is very easy to discover. Through this you can access the administration panel of the device. From there you can make changes to the initial settings to the parameters you want , whether they are network connection or security.
To have a control of your device it is important that you know how to access the protected web of this. So you can have control of everything that makes it up, as well as to improve its capabilities and internet connection . Therefore, in this article we explain how to enter the device configuration and how to obtain the username and password. Also to recover the data if you forgot them or lost them.
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How can we access the configuration web of our router?
If you want to enter the configuration menu of your device to make an adjustment, the first thing you should have on hand is the IP address of the wireless network device , together its name and password.
It should be noted that these credentials are not the ones used to connect to the WiFi network . All the routers bring by default an access, that is, a user and a password that are found on the back of it. Once you have it you should do the following:
- Access from any device connected to the network with the browser and enter the following address in your browser bar and press the « Enter » key of the keyboard, as shown: 192.168.1.1
- To log in type the user and password of your device.
- Once there, you will see the configuration interface of your device, where you can, worth the redundancy, configure and see every aspect of it, such as security, connection type, IP address leaks and others.
I have forgotten the username and / or password of my router How do I recover them? ?
Solving this type of problem is currently very simple, since by default these artifacts bring a username and password , which are usually always the same, the only thing that varies in this case is the manufacturer. So not if you don’t remember what the entrance to the router’s protected interface is, you can search on the back of the device or alternatively on the internet .
If I forgot the username and password
The router settings web for security is protected by a username and password . Possibly for one reason or another this has been forgotten or lost, and also perhaps because the owner does not even know that he has predetermined credentials. However, there are always tricks to solve and access the page a, even if these data are not remembered. Some of the forms are as shown below:
- Locate in the tag: At the bottom of the device is a tag, there is all the information about it, such as the model, brand, internet speed and username and password so you can enter the configuration. The keys are usually basic and are usually admin, 1234, 123456 or similar, depending on the brand.
- Search the manual: Like any other electronic device, at the time of sale, these bring together an information manual with all the specifications of the device. In this case, you can search the different sections for the corresponding username and password. If this is not available, you can go to the technical support on the manufacturer’s page with the model of your device and find out the access.
- Access the database: To retrieve the username and password of your router you can use the following web address: http://www.routerpasswords.com/ , which will take you to the router’s password database. In this you will find the most commercial brands of wireless devices. At this point you must select the manufacturer and then click on “ Find Password ” or « Find Password «.
Last option: Reset the router to factory settings
If you previously manually changed the default data and you don’t remember which one you placed , and you already tried to enter through the previous steps and did not get an answer, only one more step will be left. To do this you must reset the device , but not in the usual way turning it on and off.
To retrieve the factory settings, you will have to do it manually with a small button located on the rear panel , exactly where all the connections of this are located.
In this part we explain what to do:
- With the device on and with the help of a long, thin-pointed object, press the reset button behind the device.
- Press and hold for a few seconds until they turn on All the lights This will indicate that the router has been reset.
- Once this is done, all the settings made to the equipment will be deleted. But you will have achieved the way to access the interface through the default username and password. Which allows you to adapt all the settings again.
How to know what is the IP address of our router in Windows?
If you want to access the router configuration page to make changes, but you don’t have the IP address and you don’t know how to obtain it, in this step we explain how to find it. It is important to note that in Windows this is known as “ Default Gateway ”.
- Go to the “Start” menu followed by “Control Panel ” .
- In the “Network and Internet” category click “View network status and tasks” .
- In the “Basic network information and settings and connections” window , locate and click on your network name.
- This will open a window called “Wireless network connection status” , where it will display information about your device. It shows a “Detail” option, click on it.
- Finally search where it says “Default Gateway” . So you can know the IP address of your router.
