How To Log Into A Router

If your wireless connection isn’t working properly, you canconnect directly to the router.

If you have Windows, you can also try this to access your router’s IP address—hit the Windows logo key and the “R” key, or open up the “Start” menu and type “CMD. " When the command box pops up, type in “IPCONFIG. " If you have a Mac, hit 3 keys at once—“Shift-Command-U”—to find your router’s IP address. When the “Utilities” folder opens up, type “IPCONFIG” and scroll through all the IP addresses until you see the one next to your router’s name. Your router’s IP address is similar to a street address—it routes (sends) data from its IP address to another router’s IP address, just like a post office worker sends a letter from one place to another.

If your wireless connection isn’t working properly, you can connect directly to the router.

Consult your router’s manual for more information about the default username and password. If you did change your router’s password and/or username but you don’t remember what it is, you can reset your router to restore the factory settings.

Settings - View your router’s settings, from the password and the current connection strength to the type of security your connection uses. SSID - Your network’s name. [4] X Research source This is the name that you and others see when connecting to the Wi-Fi. Connected Devices - View a list of any devices connected to your network, as well as recently connected devices. Parental Controls - Review your router’s parental settings, such as time limits for devices or blocked sites.

You’ll usually have to open your router’s Settings page to do this.

If you change the password, use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid basing your password on personal information (e. g. , your date of birth). Updating your password will also stop someone from accessing your router if you don’t want them on your network.

If you think you have ongoing security issues, you can temporarily disable your Wi-Fi network by logging into your router’s dashboard and disabling network mode.