192.168.1.1 is the admin address for a large share of home routers worldwide. You open it in a browser to change your WiFi name and password, set up port forwarding, check connected devices and configure everything else your router offers.
How to Log In to 192.168.1.1
- Connect to your router via WiFi or LAN cable.
- Open Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari.
- Type `http://192.168.1.1` into the address bar at the top - not the search bar.
- Enter your username and password. Try `admin` / `admin` first.
- If that fails, check the sticker on the bottom or back of your router.
Default Login Credentials by Brand
| Brand | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | admin | admin |
| ASUS | admin | admin |
| D-Link | admin | (leave blank) |
| Netgear | admin | password |
| Linksys | admin | admin |
| Unknown | admin | Check router sticker |
What You Can Do in the Admin Panel
Change your WiFi password - Go to Wireless or WiFi settings and update your network password. All connected devices will need to reconnect with the new password.
Rename your network - Change the SSID (the name that appears when you search for WiFi networks).
Set up port forwarding - Open specific ports for games, servers or remote access applications.
Check connected devices - See every device on your network with its IP address and MAC address.
Update firmware - Keep your router secure with the latest software from the manufacturer.
When 192.168.1.1 Does Not Work
Page does not load. You are connected to the wrong network. Check that your device is on the right WiFi network and try again.
Wrong password. The admin password was changed. A factory reset (hold reset button 10 seconds) restores the default from the sticker - but also resets all your other settings.
Wrong address. Not all routers use 192.168.1.1. Huawei and some ZTE routers use 192.168.0.1. Fritz!Box uses 192.168.178.1. To find your router's actual IP: on Windows run `ipconfig` in Command Prompt and look for Default Gateway.