Common Router IP and Settings

A router is a device that forwards data packets along networks. It connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP's network.

For most home users, they may want to set-up a LAN (Local Area Network) or WLAN (Wireless LAN) and connect all computers to the Internet without having to pay a full broadband subscription service to their ISP for each computer on the network. In many instances, an ISP will allow you to use a router and connect multiple computers to a single Internet connection—although some providers do charge a fee for each additional computer sharing the connection. This is when you'll want to look at smaller routers, often called broadband routers that enable two or more computers to share an Internet connection.

Finding the IP address for your Router 

Your router IP is determined by the brand of router you use. For example Linksys routers use 192.168.1.1, while D-Link routers usually use 192.168.0.1. The documentation that comes with your router will provide your router IP address, however if you can't find your manual you can find the IP address using ipconfig.

• Type cmd in the search or run box from your Windows Start Menu.

• When the command window opens type: ipconfig and hit enter.

• This will show your local network information. The IP address listed as Default Gateway is your router's IP.

When you type that address in to your browser, for example, you can then log in to the router to access settings.

Common Router Settings

Here is a list of many common broadband wired and wireless router settings and a description of what function it performs. It is important to remember that the exact names of different settings and options will differ, depending on your router manufacturer and the device's firmware. However, most will have similar settings and options.

Published November 21, 2008. Last updated: October 22, 2009

 

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