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How To Connect To a Wireless Router for Local AdministrationBy Bradley Mitchell, About.com GuideSee More About:broadband router configurationwi-fi network securityYou may sometimes need to connect to a wireless router locally to update its configuration. Accessing a wireless router's configuration screens requires you to know the router's IP address as well as the admin login name and password. You should also be aware of a few common Wi-Fi connection problems and how to solve them.Difficulty: AverageTime Required: < 1 minuteHere's How:Verify the current local IP address of your router. Home broadband routers are manufactured to use a default address such as 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1, or 192.168.2.1. If you are unsure of your router's default IP address, or if you have changed the default previously, follow these instructions: How To Find a Router's IP AddressVerify your computer is connected to the router either via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly association with the router. In either case, ensure your computer possesses a valid IP address. See: What's My IP Address?
Open a Web browser window and request a connection to the router using its local IP address. For example, type http://192.168.1.1/ in the browser's address bar to request a connection to a router using the IP address 192.168.1.1.
If the browser request is successful, you will be connected to the router and prompted for the administrative login (username and password) information. Enter the administrative login information to authenticate yourself to use the router's admin screens. Broadband routers contain default usernames and passwords when first installed. Consult your router's documentation if you need to know the default login information.
If the browser request returns an error message, your computer is likely not connected to the router. You may need to perform additional troubleshooting to establish a connection. Try the following procedures and repeat step 3 above as needed to resolve any connection problems: a. Reboot (power off and on) your router
b. Temporarily disable your network firewall
c. Reset your router to factory defaults (consult the manufacturer's documentation)Tips:If this is the first time you are connecting to a wireless router for admin work, consider using a wired Ethernet link rather than a Wi-Fi link. Your Ethernet connection will keep working even if you haven't finished configuring or accidentally break the Wi-Fi settings.What You NeedWireless routerComputer with Web browserSuggested ReadingHow to Find a Router's IP AddressLinksys Router Default PasswordsWhat's My IP Address?Suggested ReadingHow to Connect the Xbox 360 To a Wireless RouterHow to Set Up a RouterRelated Articles192.168.2.1 - Home Network Router Default IP Address192.168.1.2 - Home Network IP Address192.168.1.1 - Linksys Router Default IP AddressNetgear IP Address - What Is the Default IP Address of a Netgear Router?Change Router Passwords - Log In to the Router
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