Tuesday, December 28, 2010

How find the IP Address of your router to configure it?

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Why would you need to know the IP address of your router?

You will need to access your router to configure its settings when you are setting up a home network. Every different brand of modem has a different Ip Address which can be found usually by searching the internet. For example I have a D-link router so I would type the model in google to find the ip address. I would type DI-524 factory Ip Address to find the answer.

Here is a list of some common router brands with their IP Address and password.

These are the router factory default IP address’s. This means that when the device left the factory the Ip address was as follows:
Router Address Username Password
3Com http://192.168.1.1 admin admin
D-Link http://192.168.0.1 admin
Linksys http://192.168.1.1 admin admin
Microsoft Broadband http://192.168.2.1 admin admin
Netgear http://192.168.0.1 admin password

How to find the Ip address of your router if it has been changed from the factory default settings?

If your router Ip address has been changed you can easily find out what it is.
  1. Connect your router to your computer by plugging it into the network port at the back of your computer.
  2. Make sure the router is on.
  3. Wait for it to connect.
  4. Double click on the network connections icon in the notification area.
  5. Then press on the support tab. Now look and see what the IP address is of the router.
  6. Then type it in the address bar in Internet Explorer and press enter.
To configure your router, when you first set it up, you need to connect the router to a computer in order to access it.  Plug the router directly into the network port on your computer. Then wait while the computer finds the router.

How to access your router

  1. Connect your wireless router to your modem using an Ethernet cable
  2. Plug it into the port labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN on the back of your router.
  3. Using the network cable that came with your wireless router, you should temporarily connect your computer to one of the open network ports on your wireless router (any port that isn’t labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN).
  4. Turn Everything on. So the modem is connected to the router, and the computer is connected to the router as well as well. The computer and modem are not connected.
  5. Open Internet Explorer and type in the IP address to configure your router. http://192. etc
  6. Your router page should come up for you to change settings.
With most routers there is an automatic wizard which will setup everything easily for you. After you have completed these steps you can also change other settings like the one to do with your home network security. It is important to have security measures in place especially when using a wireless connection.
Once you have finished setting up your router, you need to unplug the computer from the router. Now you are ready to setup your network. Here’s how to setup a wireless home network.
Notes:
  • You can also type the Ip Address of your router into the run command window. Start menu>Run
  • It is probably best not to change your Ip Address of your router, as it is handy to be able to find it when ever you need. If you forget the IP address you will not be able to access it.
  • A manual usually comes with your router. This will help with the setup.
  • More details available in this pdf. http://www.west.net.au/support/wireless/guide/wireless_setup_guide.pdf
  • In windows vista go to the Network and Sharing Center; first click View full map at top right, then right-click your router or wireless access device and select Go to Device Home Page.

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