Configuring the Router: to access to the user interface
To configure the Router, you need to be on the same network as the Router. To do this, connect your Computer or your Smartphone via WLAN or LAN with your home network. For a First-time configuration, you must connect the Computer directly via a LAN cable to the Router.
- So that you can access the Router, you will need your Browser and the IP address of the router. This IP address can be found often on the bottom of your router or in its manual.
- Some routers can also, using abbreviations such as "fritz.box", "speed port.ip", "easybox" or "alice.box" call. Enter the abbreviation or the IP address in the address line of your Browser.
- Often the IP address of your router is the number "192.168.1.1" or "192.168.2.1". How to use the IP address of your router to find out can, we will explain here.
- Subsequently, the user interface of your router opens. Here you need to login under certain circumstances, even with a password. You now have access to your Router and can configure it according to your Wishes.
How to make your Router a new IP address can start, you will learn in this practical tip.