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192.168.4.1 IP Address
To access the admin page type 192.168.4.1 into your web browser’s address bar or click on the link below.
Default logins for 192.168.4.1
| IP Address: | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| 192.168.4.1 | admin | none |
How to login at 192.168.4.1
Follow these simple steps to log in to your router with an IP address of 192.168.4.1.
- Connect the cable from the router to your computer. (You can also use a wireless network). Check again that the device you want to work on is connected to wi-fi. Professional Tip - It is a good idea to use a wired connection when making changes. This avoids the risk of being suddenly disconnected when clicking the Save button.
- Open your chosen browser and enter the router’s IP address in the address bar. You can find it on the back of the router’s packaging. If the address fails, you will need to get the router’s manual. The IP listed as the default gateway is the correct one.
- It’s time to enter your router’s default username and password by accessing the administration panel. You can try the login credentials provided below. The default values for admin are:
root | user | admin
If none of the above is successful, enter the router name in the browser to find the default login username and password you need. You should be directed to the templates configuration page, where the network and router settings can be managed.
How to change your Wi-Fi network name and password
After changing the login details for the router interface, the next thing you can do is set the login details for the router’s Wi-Fi network. To change the name of the Wi-Fi network, you need to change the SSID.
- Again, go to the general settings or administrator settings menu.
- In that menu, look for the wireless settings option.
- This is where you will find the SSID field. Select the field and enter the name of the desired Wi-Fi network.
- As before, save your changes.
Changing your Wi-Fi password follows similar steps. Instead of selecting the SSID field, select the Wi-Fi password field. Enter the desired password and save the changes.
More On 192.168.4.1
192.168.4.1 is a local, private, or gateway IP address. Your router’s 192.168.4.1 IP address is used by computer devices connected to the Wi-Fi network, which also have IP addresses, to ensure that a data request, such as a visit to a website, gets you where you need to be. 192.168.4.1 is not the only IP address that your router has, as it also has a public IP address. Your ISP and any website you visit will use your public IP address to get the information requested by the computer device to the place it needs to go. Your public IP address then passes the information to the private IP address 192.168.4.1, which then sends it to your computer screen.
How to Find Your IP Address
The 192.168.4.1 number string is a common IP address, although it may not be the one defined for your router. If 192.168.4.1 is not the IP address that works with your router, you can search for your router model online. This should provide the correct IP address. Alternatively, you can check the base of your router, which should have the details listed. There is one more way to verify your IP address, although the method is different depending on the operating system you use.
For a Microsoft Windows computer:
- Select the network symbol in the lower right corner of the screen.
- After opening this menu, select the Wi-Fi network you are using to access the Internet.
- After clicking on the Wi-Fi network, you will see a list of information related to the network. One of these pieces of information will be IPv4, which is your IP address and looks like 192.168.4.1.
For a computer running on MAC OS X:
- Click on the Apple menu, which you will find in the upper left corner of the screen.
- With this menu open, select your system preferences.
- You will have a selection of Wi-Fi networks and you must select the one you will use to access the Internet.
Next to the word router, you will find your IP address.
What is an IP address like 192.168.4.1?
As mentioned earlier, 192.168.4.1 is your router’s private IP address. It is the IP address of your router that the computer devices on your network use to connect to it. Your router is not the only one that uses 192.168.4.1. Router manufacturers use a set of the same IP addresses on their routers. Your router’s IP address does not have to be unique, as the only person who uses the IP address is you, the owner of the network.
As mentioned above, your router is not the only device that has an IP address. Each computer device on the network also has one. It is usually some derivation of 192.168.4.1, with the last number changing, depending on how many devices you have connected to the network. Even non-computer devices, such as printers or storage devices, have an IP address to help them connect to the router.
Not just any number can be an IP address. There is a set of numbers reserved for the use of private IP addresses, which was decided by the IANA or the Internet Number Assignment Authority. The other numbers that are not part of these sets can be used as public IP addresses, with more information to follow. The numbers reserved for private IP addresses are:
- From 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255
- From 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
- From 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
Although router manufacturers use only a few of these numbers for their routers, there are about 18 million different combinations of private IP addresses.
Your public IP address
An example of a private IP address is 192.168.4.1, which you use to access the router’s administration page. It is also used by computer devices on the network as a point to send data requests. However, as mentioned above, a private IP address is not the only IP address that your router has.
Your ISP also assigns the router a public IP address. Unlike your private IP, you don’t have much control over your public IP address. The ISP uses the public IP address to forward the requested information when you visit a website. This means that each website you visit can see its public IP address. Your router’s public IP collects the requested information and delivers it to the private IP, which distributes it to the computer on the network that made the request.
That way, people outside your network can see your public IP address, but that’s not the only difference. Your ISP can change your public IP address as needed. There are not two devices with the same two public IP addresses, and there are not enough IP addresses for all computer devices that use the Internet. An ISP has a selection of public IP addresses for its customers to use, so whenever a router disconnects from the Internet, the public IP address is reassigned.
Troubleshooting 192.168.4.1
If you are unable to log in to the router, you are probably entering the wrong username or password. Also, remember to make a note of both after changing them.
- Forgot your login password? Try to reset the router’s login. To do this, press and hold the small black button located on the back of the router for about 10 seconds. This will reset your router to factory settings.
- Is the router’s login page not loading? If the login page is not loading, check that the device you are using is connected to wi-fi. You will also need to verify that the wrong router’s IP address is set as the default.
- Sometimes, pages may have loading problems or speed problems. In this case, your network is probably using a different IP address. If this occurs, consult our list of IP address routers and find the correct address. If you need help, check out our tutorial on how to find your router’s IP address.
Router That using 192.168.4.1 as default IP
| Router Brand |
|---|
Pronto Networks |