Where do i find my router ip

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They tend to start with an instruction along the following lines at which I'm stuck already: Open a browser and enter the IP-Address mentioned on the back of the router. I am using Google Chrome browser on Ubuntu David Foerster Deepesh Meena Deepesh Meena 6 6 bronze badges. Deepesh, as you know, this site is specifically for Ubuntu-related questions.

A good site for your question would be superuser. For an overview of the Stackexchange sites, see stackexchange. Of course, I know this site is for Ubuntu specific problems thanks for suggesting superuser. Many routers follow the default IP address. Try following: Also you can check your usage and speed and open and closed ports. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google.

How to find router IP address

Sign up using Facebook. Tap on the Advanced dropdown. Click on the Apple icon at the top of your screen and go to System Preferences ;. On the left hand side you should see the Wi-Fi network you are connected to. Select it and click Advanced ;. Related articles. You can also use websites such as Whatsmyrouterip. There you can also find a list of most common router IP addresses per brand. Then release the button. You should now be able to log into your router using the default username and password. You can change the network name, network password, and security level.

You should also go through each screen to see if there are other settings you wish to modify. Documentation and built-in help should be available to assist you with these screens if you're not sure how to set them. Most current or recent routers also have setup wizards that can take care of some of this labor for you. The process for logging into your router should be the same whether you use your internet provider's router or you purchased your own router.

Finally, you can and should change your router's username and password from their default values. This better secures your router so only you can access the firmware. Just remember the new credentials so you don't have to struggle to find them or ultimately reset the router in the future. How to Partition a Hard Drive. Surviving a long and varied career in publishing, advertising, and IT, Lance Whitney now wears a few different technology hats. By day, he's a journalist, software trainer, and sometime Web developer.

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