Login and Configuration

192.168.2.1 is a default IP address that provides users access to their router’s web-interface. All modern routers are made with included by manufacturers software that gives you possibility of configuration your router. There are a lot of situations when you need set up new settings for your device, so let’s consider why IP address is so important for every router user.

The Default Private IP 192.168.2.1

192.168.2.1 is the gateway, or private IP that the manufacturer of your wireless router assigned to the device at the assembly line. The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) – an independent global organization, has reserved 192.168.2.1 as a private IP address for internal network use. So it cannot be in any way used as a public IP. The private IP is a crucial part of any Wi-Fi network because it facilitates communication back and forth between the router and the other internet-capable devices on the network. Once this channel of communication is ensured, the router uses the Internet Service Provider (ISP)-assigned public IP (visible from the outside) to communicate with the World Wide Web.

What you can do with 192.168.2.1?

When you type and enter in 192.168.2.1, you would get in control panel. Getting in control panel means that you have full control over your device and can access various router settings. It does not matter what type of router you have: wireless or wired. Every router has special software, so you can configure it.

Every user should configure his Security settings, because it’s so dangerous to have unprotected network connection in 21st century. There are a lot of hackers who always try to catch your data.

How to enter in 192.168.2?

A lot of people think that this process is so difficult, but don’t scare – it’s so easy. You just need to enter http://192.168.2.1. Here is two ways of do it: manually typing of address or clicking on URL on our website. After that here must be appeared window where you need to enter your identification information. Many users don’t remember their username and password, so it’s necessary to know the default login credentials which can be found on our website. Sub-article below was written for users like these.

What if I forget my default login credentials?

Firstly, don’t panic. Most routers come with a default IP address set by the manufacturer, which is often 192.168.2.1. You just need to reset your router to factory default settings by holding RESET button for 20 seconds. Reset button is located on bottom or back side of your device. After that you can use default password and username which can be found on our website.

How To Check Your Private IP

If you are not sure if your router’s IP address is 192.168.2.1 or something else, there is an easy way to check. The first thing to do is to look at the label on the back of the device. Listed here should be the default private IP, as well as the default logins for the user panel. Try if 192.168.2.1 will bring you to the login screen for the router’s settings panel. If the label says the local IP should be 192.168.2.1 but it doesn’t work, don’t rush into factory resetting the device. Use the factory reset option as a last resort only, because it rolls back all changes you or your ISP has made to the Wi-Fi network.

To check if your router’s private IP is 192.168.2.1 is something else and be a hundred percent certain of it, you are going to need an internet-capable device. The exact method depends on the OS the device is running, but all are straightforward enough.

Private IP on Windows

Search for the Start button and type “cmd”. Open the Command Prompt and type “ipconfig” and hit Enter. You will see your wireless network info on the screen. Your router’s private IP (e.g 192.168.2.1) will be next to Default Gateway.

Make sure your Ethernet cable is plugged in tight so you don’t have any connectivity issues.

Private IP on Mac OS X

Click the Apple icon and select System Preferences. From there click Network. On the left hand side of the screen that pops up click on the wireless network you are connected to. Click Advanced and then go to the TCP/IP tab. The private IP (e.g 192.168.2.1) will be in the Router field.

Checking the private IP on Linux

Go to your notifications area and click on the Network icon. Look for a button saying something like Connection Information or Network Settings. The exact name of the field you are looking for may vary depending on the distribution that you are running. In any case, once you find the menu you need, your router’s private IP address (192.168.2.1, or anything else) will be listed next to the Default Router/Gateway field.

How To Access Your Router’s Admin Panel

Once you are certain that your device’s gateway IP is 192.168.2.1, or something else, you are ready to log into the admin panel and make the changes you need. If you encounter an error message, ensure that you have entered the correct IP address and that your device is properly connected. To do so, go to your favorite Internet browser. Type 192.168.2.1 (or whatever your private IP turns out to be) and hit enter. Use the default logins, or the ones set up by your ISP to access the admin panel on the page that loads. The admin panel may look differently depending on the brand and model of your device, but all commercially-sold routers have more or less the same settings.

Personalize the Wi-Fi network

You can pick up a name for your wireless network to make it stand out among others within range. It is highly advisable to set up a strong password for the network as well. In that way, you will prevent people from using your Wi-Fi without your permission.

192.168.2.1 Router Wi-Fi Password Change

Change the Logins

Anyone who knows your router’s private IP is 192.168.2.1 can easily find the default logins for the admin panel. With that, they have full control of your network, which poses a host of security risks. The fastest and surest solution is to change the default logins and set up a strong password that will be hard to break. Experts suggest using at least 12 characters in a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Change the Default Private IP

If you want to really up the security of your network, consider changing the router’s gateway IP as well. You can do that from the Network Settings tab. Just make sure you write down the new private IP you choose because once you save the changes, you will no longer be able to access your router’s admin panel at 192.168.2.1.