Router Settings Guide

Modem and router setup, WiFi password change, login address and basic internet settings are covered in this guide. All steps are up to date and easy to follow.

Want to know your IP? What is my IP address?

Router IPs

Common default gateway addresses used by routers and modems. Check the sticker on your device if yours is different.

  • 192.168.1.1 – NETGEAR, many TP-Link and Tenda models, ZTE, Huawei, Linksys
  • 192.168.0.1 – D-Link, some TP-Link and Tenda routers
  • 192.168.2.1 – Some Belkin and older Asus devices
  • 192.168.50.1 – Many Asus routers (ASUSWRT)
  • routerlogin.net – NETGEAR (opens 192.168.1.1)

Open the admin page in your browser when you’re connected to the same network (WiFi or cable). Use the link that matches your router:

192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1 192.168.2.1 192.168.50.1 routerlogin.net

If the page doesn’t load, you may be on a different network or your router uses another address. See Router Passwords for default logins.

How to Access Your Router

Enter one of the addresses above in your browser’s address bar. The label on the router usually shows the correct IP and default username/password.

Basic Settings You Can Change

  • WiFi name (SSID) and password
  • Router admin password
  • DNS server settings (speed and security)
  • Port forwarding
  • Static IP assignment
  • Firewall and access rules

Router Brands

See Router Brands for TP-Link, D-Link, NETGEAR, Tenda, ZTE, Huawei, and Asus login and setup guides. Router Passwords – default login by brand.

Guides

Step-by-step guides for common router and WiFi tasks. Click a link to open the full guide.

Reset router by brand

Direct links to the reset section for each brand on the same page:

Internet and IP Info

Why Change Router Settings?

Your router controls who can use your WiFi, how fast and secure your connection is, and how devices get IP addresses. Changing the default admin password prevents strangers from logging in. A strong WiFi password (WPA2 or WPA3) stops neighbours or passers-by from using your bandwidth. Setting custom DNS servers (e.g. Google 8.8.8.8 or Cloudflare 1.1.1.1) can improve speed and sometimes block malicious sites. Port forwarding is needed for some games, VPNs or remote access to a NAS or camera. All of these are done from the router’s web interface at the default gateway (e.g. 192.168.1.1).

Troubleshooting: Can’t Open the Router Page?

If typing 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in the browser doesn’t open the login page, check the following. Make sure you’re connected to the same network (your router’s WiFi or an Ethernet cable to the router). Try another browser or clear the cache. Disable VPN if you use one, as it can route traffic away from your local network. Check the sticker on the router for the correct IP; some models use 192.168.2.1 or 192.168.50.1. In Windows, run ipconfig in CMD and look at “Default Gateway” for your active connection—that is usually the router’s IP. If the gateway is blank, you may be on a different network or the router is not handing out IPs.

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