Do you wish to access the web-based management console of your WiFi router? Well, it will require you to access the IP address of the router. What happened? The router IP cannot be reached? Well, the answer is very obvious. Chances are that you are using the wrong IP address to access the router’s web GUI. Are there typos in the IP address entered by you? If not, then may be IP address you are using is of some other product. Yes, you might be using the incorrect IP address.
Are you new to the technical realm? If yes, then let us tell you that all WiFi devices use different IP addresses. May be your router supports the IP address 192.168.3.1. Who knows? Well, we can help you figure out the correct IP address of your router. Wondering how? You just need to use the computer’s Command Prompt for that. Move to the next section to learn the instructions.
How to Find the Correct IP Address of Your Router?
You should know that the computer/laptop used by you to find the router’s IP must be connected to the network of the router. Therefore, use the network and internet settings of your device for the same. What happened? Don’t know the WiFi password of your router? You should thus use an Ethernet cable to connect the computer and router. After that, refer to steps mentioned below to find the router’s IP address.
- Click the Search field located beside the Windows icon.
- Type cmd or simply Command Prompt.
- Press the Enter key to open the Command Prompt window.
- As soon as you see the CMD window, type the command ipconfig/all.
- Hit Enter once again.
- You will be able to see the IP address of your WiFi router right in front of the Gateway option.
In this manner you can check the IP address of your WiFi router using a device connected to its network. Take notes of the same and use it to access the dashboard of your router. Let us say the IP address of the router is 192.168.1.0.
Still, Router IP Cannot Be Reached? Do This!
- Use the Address Bar
Are you using the correct location of the web browser to access the IP address of your WiFi router? By that, we want to ask if you are using the address bar of the web browser or not. Just in case you are making use of the search bar, you should shift to the address bar as soon as possible. Using the search bar will only produce ambiguous results that won’t take you to the router’s management dashboard in any case. For your information, the address is located at the top of the web browser.
- Check the Internet Connection
If you are not connected to a strong internet connection, then also you will not be able to access the IP address of your WiFi router. Therefore, you have to check the Ethernet cable connected to your router. If the cable is damaged, then you should get it replaced as soon as possible. Damaged Ethernet cables are the most common reasons due to which users face internet connection issues. Apart from replacing the Ethernet cable, you need to ensure that the connections established by you are finger-tight and are made using the right ports of your devices.
Note: You might also need to get in touch with your Internet Service Provider to know if there is an internet issue from his end. If yes, then wait until he fixes the issue.
- Temporarily Disable Antivirus
We completely agree that antivirus programs are good for your PC/laptop. But, do you know that the presence of such programs can also stop you from reaching the administrative portal of the router through the default IP address? Well, now you know. Given that, you need follow a simple hack of temporarily disabling the antivirus software/program installed on your PC. This will ensure that you access the router’s IP without any errors.
The Final Thoughts
That’s all you can do if you cannot reach the router’s IP successfully. We hope that after taking the assistance of the aforementioned hacks, you will be able to get the problem resolved. On the off-chance, the IP address is still not reachable, you can reset the router and set it up once again to start everything from scratch.