Are you perhaps looking for192.168.1.2instead?

However, any rig on the private web connection can connect to the other devices on that web connection.

All IP addresses on a data pipe should be unique within that data pipe to avoidIP address conflicts.

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Other common private IP addresses used by modems and routers are192.168.1.1,192.168.1.100and192.168.1.101.

Use the router console to change the router’s IP address and configure other options.

If you don’t know the router’s IP address, locate itusing a command prompt.

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(The directions below apply to Windows 10 and 8.)

PressWindows+Xto kick off the Power Users menu, then selectCommand Prompt.

Or, go to the Windows Search bar, entercmd, then chooseCommand Prompt.

Screenshot of Command Prompt in Search results from Windows 10

Enteripconfigto display a list of the computer’s connections.

In theLocal Area Connectionsection, findDefault Gateway.

Your active connection connection may not be calledLocal Area Connection.

Screenshot of Windows command prompt app showing Default Gateway of 10.0.1.1

The IP address is the router’s IP address.

Default Usernames and Passwords

All routers are shipped with default usernames and passwords.

These username and password combinations are standard for each manufacturer.

These are usually identified by a sticker on the hardware.

Set a secure username and password combination.

Without that, anyone can dive into the router’s panel and change its configs without your knowledge.