

Your router’s manual likely has the information-though most routers include a manual in PDF rather than a printed manual. If you can’t figure out the credentials, you can look them up.
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RELATED: How to Access Your Router If You Forget the Password On some routers, you may need to enter “admin” as the username and a blank password, “admin” as both the username and password, or “admin” as just the password with a blank username. If you’re not sure what these are, you can experiment a bit. Often, the default password is either “admin” or just blank. If you’ve never changed these before, you’ll be using the default login credentials. You’ll be asked to enter the router’s username and password to log in. In the results, look for the section showing your current network connection The router’s IP address is displayed to the right of the “Default Gateway” entry. To open it, press Windows+R, type “cmd,” and then press Enter.Īt the Command Prompt, type the command ipconfig and press Enter. On a PC running any version of Windows, the quickest way to find this information is in the Command Prompt. It’s best to do this from a computer, though, because many routers don’t have a mobile-optimized web interface that works well on smartphones and tablets.

The chances are pretty high that you’ll need to use a browser to access your router. So be sure to check for specific instructions for your router. Other router manufacturers offer smartphone apps for changing settings, and some more expensive routers are even beginning to include built-in touchscreens. Note: Some routers provide different admin interfaces. For example, if you have an Apple Airport router, you can use the “Airport Utility” on your Mac to change its settings.
