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How to access your router
- Connect your phone or computer to the router's Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.
- Open Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge or another browser.
- Type the router's local IP directly into the browser address bar.
- Press Enter or Go.
- When the login page appears, enter the router administrator credentials.
Do not search the IP in Google. A private router address should be entered directly in the browser address bar.
Find the correct router IP first
The safest method is to check the default gateway of the device already connected to the network. That value is normally the local IP address of your router.
Do not guess if you do not have to. Your router may use a different address from the one printed in an old guide or used by another router.
Use the Router IP guide if you need help finding the correct gateway.
Common router login addresses
These are some of the most common local addresses used to open router or modem administration pages:
192.168.1.1
Very common on home routers and gateways.
192.168.0.1
Another widely used router login address.
192.168.1.254
Used by some broadband routers and ISP hubs.
192.168.8.1
Common on Huawei routers, CPEs and Mobile WiFi devices.
192.168.100.1
Often used by cable modems for status or administration.
10.0.0.1
Used by some routers, ISPs and managed networks.
Access your router from a phone or computer
iPhone or Android
Connect the phone to the router's Wi-Fi, open Safari or Chrome, type the router IP into the address bar and open it. Mobile data does not normally give you access to a private router page unless you are also connected to that router's local network.
Windows or Mac
Connect by Wi-Fi or Ethernet, open a browser and enter the gateway address directly. If you do not know it, check the current network details or use the router IP guide.
Router admin password vs Wi-Fi password
The Wi-Fi password connects your devices to the wireless network. The router administrator password protects the router settings page. They may be different.
If the login page opens but your password is rejected, check the router label, the ISP documentation or credentials you previously changed and saved. See router username and password. If you no longer remember the administrator password, see forgot router password. Avoid resetting the router until you know that a reset is actually necessary.
What to do if the router page does not open
- Confirm that you are connected to the correct router by Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Check the real default gateway instead of guessing the address.
- Type the IP into the browser address bar, not a search engine.
- Try http:// before the IP if the browser changes the address unexpectedly.
- Try another browser or device on the same local network.
- If the router page or login still does not work, see router login not working.
- If the connection itself is failing, use the connection diagnostic.
Frequently asked questions
What address do I type to access my router?
Use the router's local IP address, normally the default gateway of your current network. Common examples include 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.0.1.
Can I access my router from my phone?
Yes. Connect the phone to the router's Wi-Fi, open a browser and enter the router IP directly in the address bar.
Is the router password the same as the Wi-Fi password?
Not necessarily. The Wi-Fi password connects devices to the wireless network, while the router administrator password protects the settings page.
Why does 192.168.1.1 not open?
The router may use a different gateway, you may be connected to another network, or the address may have been entered into a search box instead of the browser address bar.
Do I need Internet access to open my router page?
Usually no. The router admin page is normally a local page inside your network, so it can often be opened even when the Internet connection itself is down.