192.168.31.1 is the default gateway or the private IP address for routers belonging to Belkin, Nokia, and Beetle. Using 192.168.31.1 IP address you can access the local admin portal for modems and routers. Unlike other portals, this portal lets you configure routers as per the network requirements, thus keeping it stable. You can either use your computer or even your mobile phone/tablet in order to access this setting.
There are a few requirements before you proceed with configuring the router/modem:
- Make sure that your device is connected to the wireless/wired network that is hosted by your router.
- You have a web browser that is stable and does not crash.
Here is what all you can do with your router’s admin panel:
- You can set your router’s public name – that every computer or device will understand (once they are connected).
- You can set the WiFi network’s SSID or the wireless name.
- WiFi passwords can also be changed and updated from the admin panel.
- You can change your router’s login credentials from the admin panel.
- Regular firmware updates are easy to perform via the router’s settings panel.
- Security patches can also be applied to your router using the router’s admin panel.
How to access 192.168.31.1?
The process of accessing 192.168.31.1 Admin Login is fairly easy. First and foremost, you should be sure about your network’s default IP address. This can be done by opening the command prompt and typing ipconfig. This command lists the networks to which your system has been connected to (or is connected to). Note the current network (hosted by your router) and note down the default gateway address. This should be equal to 192.168.31.1. After that you need to do the following steps:
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- Open a web browser and type 192.168.31.1 inside the address bar.
- You can also press over here: http://192.168.31.1.
- You will be greeted by a login page. You need to enter your default login credentials.
- The default credentials are:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin or password
- Enter the credential values and press the Enter key.
- You will be successfully logged into the admin portal.
- Done.
Changing the WiFi SSID & Password from the admin panel:
You should never keep your wireless network open to the public. It is advised that you always set a secured password and a distinctive SSID (name) for your network. Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to change the WiFi password/SSID:
- Connect your computer/laptop to your Wi-Fi or connect it via ethernet (router).
- Once it starts showing the connection (and the internet gets connected), open a web browser.
- On the address bar of the web browser type 192.168.31.1 and hit Enter.
- You will be asked to log in to the admin portal. Use the credentials for the router.
- After you have logged into the portal, go to the settings that say ‘Wireless Settings’.
- From there go to your desired network type, i.e. either 2.4Ghz WiFi or 5Ghz WiFi.
- For SSID:
- Go to SSID and enter your desired wireless network name.
- Click on Apply.
- Wait for the router to reboot and you are good to go.
- For Password:
- Go to security and enable it.
- Set the security type to WPS/PSK-2 (strongest).
- Type the password of your choice.
- Click on Apply.
- Again, your router will reboot.
- Done.
- You have successfully changed your WiFi password and SSID.
Features of 192.168.31.1 Admin Portal:
There is a lot that can be done from the admin panel settings. It is your go-to place for all the router/network-related information and configurations. For instance, you can set your network’s (WiFi’s) password from over here. Here are some amazing features:
- Managing everything related to your network connection.
- Updating the firmware.
- Updating the QoS and DNS.
- Blocking devices and websites.
- Setting internet scheduler.
- Blocking sessions.
- Controlling unauthorized access to your network.
- You can perform a factory reset as well from over here. This can also be done by holding the reset button that is present at the back of your router/modem.
- You can also use your router as an extender by selecting the WiFi extender feature.
