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And what you can do once you're there
ByRobert Earl Wells III
Updated on January 29, 2022
Home Networking
- The Wireless Connection
- Network Hubs
- ISP
- Broadband
- Ethernet
What to Know
- Connect to your Wi-Fi network, install the mobile app for your router, then create an account or log in.
- Or, open a mobile browser and enter the router's IP address, then log in with your router's user name and password.
- Access your router's admin console to change your Wi-Fi password, improve network security, enable remote access, and more.
This article explains how to access your router settings from your phone. Instructions apply to iOS and Android devices.
How Do I Access Router Control Settings?
Follow these steps to log in to your router and manage your network settings:
Connect to your wireless network. Your phone must be connected to your router's Wi-Fi network to access the settings.
Identify your router's user name and password. Look for a sticker on the back or bottom of your router. If it's not there, do a Google search for your model and check the manufacturer's website.
Your router's user name and password are different from the network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi password.
Download and install the mobile app for your router. Search for your router's brand name in the Google Play Store or the App Store to find it. For example, Nighthawk routers use the Nighthawk Wi-Fi Router app.
When you launch the app, you will likely be prompted to set up an account or log in. Follow the instructions. You may also have to enter your router's user name and password.
Once logged into your router, you can control its settings through the app. If you can't access the router settings through the app, you may be directed to the web.
Enter the user name and password to access the router's admin console. Zoom in to see the different settings.
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How Do I Log Into My 192.168 1.1 IP Address?
You can also access the router's settings on your phone from a mobile web browser:
Make sure your phone is connected to your router's wireless network.
Identify your router's default gateway IP address. For example, many routers use the default IP address 192.168.1.1.
Find your router's user name and password. If it's not on the router, look up the documentation on the manufacturer's website.
Open a mobile browser and enter the router's IP address in the URL bar.
Enter the router's user name and password. On the admin page, zoom in the see the different settings.
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What Can You Control in Your Router's Settings?
Whether you use an app or a web browser, you can manage all aspects of your network from the router admin settings. For example, you can:
- Rename your Wi-Fi network
- Change your Wi-Fi password (sometimes called a 'key')
- Change the router's password
- Set up a guest Wi-Fi network
- Improve your router's security
- Block certain websites on your network
- See all devices connected to your network
Some routers allow you to enable remote administration, which lets you control your network settings while connected to a different Wi-Fi network.
Why Can't I Log In to My Router on My Phone?
First, check to see if you're connected to the router's Wi-Fi network. You can't access the router if you've connected to the internet via your mobile carrier. If someone has changed its user name and password, reset the router to restore them to default.
Still can't access your router settings? Try logging into your router from a web browser by following the instructions above. If you have a firewall app installed, you might have to disable it. If that doesn't work, try restarting your router and modem.
FAQ
How do I check my router settings?
To check your router settings, first, identify your router's default gateway IP address and find your router's user name and password. Launch a web browser, type your router's IP address in the address bar, and press Enter. Enter your router's user name and password to log in to the router's admin page. From here, you can check and change your network settings.
How do I reset a router to factory settings?
How you reset your router to factory settings, known as a "hard reset," may vary depending on your router manufacturer. In general, with your router powered on, locate its physical reset button, which is usually on the back or bottom. Use a paperclip (or a similar pointy object) to hold down the Reset button for about 30 seconds. The router will reset and power back on.
What happens if I reset my Netgear router to factory settings?
When you reset a Netgear router back to factory settings, all customizations are removed. A hard reset removes passwords, usernames, security keys, security settings, SSID, port forwarding settings, and custom DNS servers.
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