192.168.0.2 is one of the most common class B private IP addresses that is usually selected as the alternate gateway. It comes as a pre-configured address that is assigned to the routers and modems for a number of manufacturers. You can access the admin login portal using 192.168.0.2. The web interface is the place where you can configure your router as per your requirements. Unlike traditional software, modems and routers do not generally come with applications. Thus, in order to perform any sort of config, you will have to access the router’s portal interface.
Popular brands that support 192.168.0.2 types of IP addresses include D-Link and Netgear. In case you are not sure about your manufacturer’s default IP then this is what you can do:
- Connect your laptop/computer (Windows or Mac) to the network.
- Open command prompt (terminal in case of Mac).
- Type ipconfig and hit Enter.
- Your network’s address will be shown under the Default Gateway heading.
There is a type of configurations and settings that you can do with the admin panel. Read along to find out more about it.
How to log in to 192.168.0.2?
The process of logging in to the router’s admin interface is easy. It can be done both wired and wirelessly. Here are the steps that you need to perform:
- Open any web browser of your choice.
- Type 192.168.0.2 in the address bar and press Enter.
- Alternatively, you can also click here: http://192.168.0.2.
- Wait for a few seconds and a login portal should load up.
- You will have to enter your router’s default login credentials over there.
- You can always look at the backside of the router for the default credentials.
Username: admin
Password: admin/password.
- Hit enter and you will be logged in successfully.
Changing the default 192.168.0.2 password
You should then try to change the default login password as it is unsafe if you don’t do so. So, here is what you need to do for that:
- Login to the router admin panel using the steps given above.
- Go to the Maintenance page.
- Change the username and password from over there.
- Click on Apply & Reboot. It will take up to 40 seconds for the router to restart.
- Done.
Changing the WiFi password/SSID
There is no password for the WiFi network (by default). It is advised that you set a strong WiFi password and a legible SSID (name) for the same. Here is how you can do it:
- Login to the admin page of your router (steps already given above).
- After that go to Wireless Settings.
- Either select WLAN 2.4Ghz or WLAN 5Ghz from the menu.
- Go to SSID and change it as per your liking.
- After that enable the pre-shared key (mentioned under the security tab).
- Set the password type to WPA2-PSK (strongest level security).
- Set your desired password and click on Apply & Update.
- The router will reboot and the settings will get applied once it reboots successfully.
- Done.
Factory Data Resetting router using 192.168.0.2
There are two ways in which you can factory data reset your router. It can either be done using the physical reset button (present at the back of the router). The other way is mentioned below:
- Login to 192.168.0.2 admin page.
- Go to the last tab on the right (Save & Reset).
- Click on the Factory Reset option.
- Click Yes whenever prompted to.
- The router will take a minute to reboot.
- It will be reset to its original state once it turns back on.
- Done.
Features of 192.168.0.2 admin page:
Here are the basic privileges of the router admin:
- You can name the router and even change its login password.
- WiFi connections can be managed and updated.
- Transmit power can be increased and/or decreased.
- You can enable Guest Networks.
- USB sharing is also possible.
- Admins can add custom proxy servers as well as DNS lists.
- DHCP tracking is also available and using that you will be able to monitor the network usage and time usage of devices that are connected.
- You can also enable IPv6 (in case your router supports it) and set unique TCP/IP for the connected devices.
