If you are trying to Login to Router for the first time, it is likely that you want to change the Name and Password of your Home or Office Wi-Fi Network.
In addition to this, users Login to Router in order to setup port forwarding, setup parental controls, improve security settings and monitor connected devices.
Login to Router on Windows Computer & Mac
All that is required to access the login page of Router on a Windows computer or Mac is to open the web browser, type IP Address of the Router in the browser’s search bar and hit the enter key.
Once, the Router Login page becomes available, you should be able to login to Router by typing “admin” in the User Name field and “password” or blank in the password field.
Note: IP Address of the Router should be available in the User Manual that came with the Router. If you do not have the User Manual, you can refer to this guide: Find IP Address of Router on PC, Mac and iPhone.
1. Login to Router on Windows Computer
If you are using a Windows computer, you can login to Router by using the following steps.
1. Open Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or any other web browser on your computer
2. Type the Router IP Address in the address bar of the browser and press the Enter key.
Note: There is no https:// before the IP address.
3. On the Router Login screen, type Username, Password and click on the Login button.
Note: Unless it has been changed, the Username for most Routers is “admin” and Password is “Password” or blank.
However, this can vary depending on the Router manufacturer. You can check the instruction manual that came with the Router or go to website of the manufacturer to find the correct “User Name” and “Password”.
2. Login to Router on Mac
If you are using a MacBook, you can login to Router by using the following steps.
1. Open the Safari browser on your Mac.
2. Type the Router IP Address in the address bar of the browser and press the Enter key.
3. On the Router Login screen, enter Username, Password and click on the Login button.
As mentioned above, the Username for most Routers is “Admin” and Password is either “Password” or no password (blank).
What to Do If Can’t Login to Router?
If you are unable to Login to Router using the default password (blank or password), it is likely that the Password of the Router has been changed by the Service provider or someone with access to Router.
In such a case, you have no option but to Reset the Router to its Factory Default settings, using the right procedure as recommended by the manufacturer of the Router.
In most cases, you should be able to use the Reset Button or Reset Hole located at back of the Router to reset Router to its Factory Default settings.
Note: Resetting the Router will change all its Settings back to its default values, including Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Login Password.