Router Configuration

Every home Wi-Fi network starts at the router. Without it, devices on the network would not be able to access the internet. With the router being so important, you mustn’t neglect its basic maintenance. It will require updates now and again, and it never hurts to ensure it is secure. To configure those router settings, you need to access the device. To do that, you need to know the router’s IP address.

The IP Address of Your Router

Many factory fresh routers share the same IP address, which is <IP>. You need this chain of numbers to access your router’s settings. With the IP address in hand, you should open up your web browser and enter the address into the field you would normally type a website address. If you have the correct IP address, you will get taken to your router's login page. If that hasn’t worked, you might have the wrong IP. You can search for your router's make and model online, which should reveal the correct IP address. Alternatively, you can check your router to see if it has the details. Usually, they are noted on the base.

 

Time to Log In

If you have the correct IP address, you should have the router login page in front of you. Here, you will need to enter the username and password of your router. If you have never accessed your router before, the login details will be the default ones. Again, referring to your router or searching online should reveal these details. However, it is now more common for a router not to require these details on the initial login. Either way, once you have logged in, you should think about changing those details, so they are more secure.

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First Things First – Secure Your Router

Once you have successfully accessed your <IP> router’s settings, the first configuration you make should be with the aim of getting the device secure. To start with, change those login details if you haven’t been prompted to do so already. The general settings or admin tab should be the place to do so.

With your router secure, you should also secure the Wi-Fi network. Head to the wireless settings page or similar. Here you will be able to set a password for your Wi-Fi network.

 

Other Popular Settings

With your router secure, you are free to change whichever settings you wish. If you make a mistake, you can reset the router back to factory settings. Some examples of what you can configure on your router include:

  • Parental controls;
  • Wi-Fi network name;
  • Set-up a guest network;

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