192.168.1.1 is the private IP address used to access the router’s administration panel. 192.168.ll is the IP address that is used by many router manufacturers as the default gateway address. 192.168.1.1 gives you access to the administrative panel of your router from where you can make various changes to the router settings. You can change the wireless network name (SSID), change the security password, and make many other settings.
How do I log in 192.168.1.1?
To access the administrative panel of your router you need to open your browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. If the default IP address for your Internet router is 192.168 l l, then you can easily use it to log in to the configuration panel and manage the Internet settings for your router. To log in to 192.168.1.1, follow these steps:
1. Connect your device via Ethernet cable or wirelessly.
2. Now open the web browser you are using to access the Internet.
3. In the address bar, enter http://192.168.1.1 or 192.168 l l.
4. The login page of your router will appear.
5. Enter the default username and password on your router.
6. After entering the login credentials, you will be entered in the administration panel.
By accessing the admin management page, you will be able to make changes to wireless settings (network SSID, change WiFi password), create guest networks, MAC filtering, access / parental controls, and various other settings.
How do I change the router’s WiFi or SSID password?
Changing the default router password is the first step in protecting your WiFi network from intruders.
Change your WiFi password
Open a web browser and enter the IP address of your router, such as 192.168.1.1 or 192.168 1.1.
Log in to the web-based administrative interface using your username and password. Most routers have a default administrator username and administrator/password.
Find the wireless settings and go to the wireless security page.
If not yet, activate the “WPA / WPA2 / WPA3” security option and enter the password of your choice in the Password field.
Now click Save to apply the changes.
Use the new WiFi password as specified to reconnect to the network.
Change network SSID (name)
Open your browser and enter http://192.168 1.1 in the address bar.
For most routers, the default username is admin and the password is admin/password.
Select Wireless and click Wireless Settings.
In the name of the wireless network (SSID), enter as you prefer.
Click the Save button to save the settings.