Router Login Finder

How to log in to your router

1. Connect to your WiFi (or plug in a cable). The admin page only opens from inside your own network.
2. Type the router’s address, such as 192.168.1.1, into the browser’s address bar, not the search box.
3. Sign in with the admin username and password. Unless you changed them, they’re printed on a sticker on the router.
4. Change what you need, such as the WiFi name, password or channel, then save. The router may restart.

Default router IP addresses by brand

Routers supplied by internet providers often use their own settings, so the sticker on the router or the steps below are the most reliable way to check.

How to find your router’s IP address (default gateway)

• Windows: open Command Prompt, type ipconfig and look for “Default Gateway”.
• Mac: System Settings → Network → WiFi → Details → TCP/IP. It’s listed as “Router”.
• iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap ⓘ next to your network. It’s listed as “Router”.
• Android: Settings → Network & internet → Internet → tap your network → “Gateway” (some phones hide it under Advanced).

That’s your local address. Your public address is different; see what is my IP.

192.168.1.1 not working? Try this

• Check you’re on the right network. On mobile data or a guest WiFi, the page won’t load.
• Type it in the address bar with no “www” and no “https”. Some browsers force HTTPS; type http:// in front.
• Use the gateway address from the steps above. Your router may not use 192.168.1.1 at all.
• Forgot the admin password? Hold the router’s reset button for about 10 seconds. This restores factory settings, including the default WiFi name and password on the sticker, so you’ll need to set it up again.

What to do once you’re in

• Change your WiFi password, using one from the password generator.
• Pick a quieter channel with the best WiFi channel finder.
• Look at the connected devices list for anything you don’t recognise.
• Turn on Smart Queue / QoS if the bufferbloat test gives you a C or worse.

Router login FAQ