192.168.100.1 (also referred to as 192.168.100.1) is the default gateway or IP address for certain routers and modems. You can configure your router from over here and program it at your convenience. This address is also known as router configuration settings or the admin panel. Users can set things like WiFi password, guest network, block websites, MAC addresses, and much more.
It is absolutely safe to access and does not require any additional permissions. Just be sure that your system is connected to the network using the same modem/router and simply access 192.168.100.1. Suppose the mentioned IP does not work then you can always look up the correct/default gateway address using the command (Windows) ipconfig (sbin/ipconfig – Linux/Mac).
Here is a list of things you can do from 192.168.100.1:
- Username & Password Update: Since you are the admin, you will get the right to modify/change the login credentials to the router’s admin panel.
- WiFi SSID & Password Modification: SSID refers to the WiFi network’s name and 192.168.100.1 admin panel gives you the liberty to set that.
- 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Setup: If you have a dual-band router then you can easily enable/disable the 2.4Ghz or the 5Ghz WiFi network.
- Repeater Mode: You can also change your router to a WiFi repeater (will have to ping it to another router).
How to login to 192.168.100.1?
Logging in to the default gateway is very easy. Here are the steps that should be followed:
- Open the web browser of your choice (on any device that is connected to the WiFi network).
- Either click on http://192.168.100.1 or simply type 192.168.100.1 inside the address bar and hit enter/ok.
- The admin panel page should open up at this point and it will ask you for the login credentials. Please note that if you have not accessed this page before then you will have to enter the default credentials. The defaults can be found at the back of your router/modem (or on the box).
- For username enter admin and enter password or admin as the password.
- If the details are correct then you will successfully be logged in.
However, you need to be sure that your device is connected to the same network at all times. Also, do not click on the Google search prediction as it doesn’t show the correct IP. By clicking on 192.168.1OO.1, you may be redirected to a phishing website that may harm your system/router. In case you are not able to access 192.168.100.1, kindly use ipconfig or /sbin/ipconfig.
How to change WiFi SSID and password from 192.168.100.1?
Once you have managed to login into your router’s admin panel, you can change your SSID and password using the given steps:
- Go to the WLAN/wireless/WiFi option.
- You will see 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz mentioned over there.
- There will be an SSID option under both channels.
- There will also be an option with the name ‘pre-shared key’. This is your WiFi password.
- Make sure that you have checked that option and set the security type to WPA2.
- Set the SSID (WiFi name) of your choice and a strong password (combination of alphanumeric and special characters).
- Click on Update. Your router will restart once.
- The settings will get reflected once the router has rebooted.
How to change router login credentials?
Login using the default (earlier) credentials to the admin panel and then do the following:
- Go to router settings and maintenance.
- You will see the username and password options over there.
- Enter the current password and the new password.
- Click on save and update.
- The router will reboot.
- Done.
In case you mess up any of the settings then you can always reset the router. Using a thin pointed needle hold the reset button at the back of your router (while it’s turned on). The router should reboot. Once it turns back on, the factory settings will get applied. Don’t forget to access 192.168.100.1 in order to reconfigure your router once again.
