How Do I Access Router Control Settings?
Follow these steps to log in to your router and manage your network settings:
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:
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.
