192.168.8.1 is the standard default IP address that is used by the routers in order to establish a secured connection between the router/modem and a device. Using 192.168.8.1 you can configure the router and update and setup different attributes. Things such as WiFi password, SSID and guest login can be addressed over here. This IP address (or gateway) is used by a number of brands like D-Link, TP-Link and Netgear. Huawei too uses this IP for their routing devices. You can manage the entire household’s WiFi network using the router admin page (or the router login page).
In order to access 192.168.8.1, you have to make sure that your device is connected to the router either wirelessly or using a wired connection. Here are some things that you can do from the router’s admin panel:
- You can change the default admin password for your router from over here.
- The network (and WiFi) SSID can be changed from the admin panel with ease.
- You can add or remove the 2.4Ghz/5Ghz wireless connections from over here.
- Manual DNS can also be routed with ease from the router’s config page.
- Devices can be blocked and websites can be blocked as well using this settings page.
How to login to 192.168.8.1?
First, you need to ensure that your device (PC/laptop/phone) is connected to the network (wirelessly or wired). Then you need to follow these steps in order to enter the router’s admin panel:
- Open any web browser and go to the address bar.
- Type 192.168.8.1 or http://192.168.8.1 (you can also click on it over here itself).
- Enter the default credentials when prompted to (if logging in for the very first time).
- Here are the default credentials:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin (can also be password or administrator)
In case these credentials do not work than the default credentials are always present at the backside of the router.
- Hit enter and you will be logged in successfully.
However, be sure to change the login password (and username) as using the default one is highly unsafe.
Unable to access 192.168.8.1
In case your system and the router are unable to establish a connection then you will be shown an error. You may get the error page due to any of the following reasons:
- Incorrect Default Address: Although 192.168.8.1 should be the default gateway address, you can always look it up from the back of the router/modem. In other cases, you can also use the ipconfig command on the CMD on Windows (or /sbin/ipconfig on MacOS/Linux).
- Mistyped IP Address: A lot of the people use the incorrect IP address due to some typing error. Always ensure that you are entering the correct address. The correct format only contains a maximum of 3 numerical digits separated by period.
- Conflicting Addresses: In case of a clash between two IP addresses, you will not be able to login at all. There may be instances where your modem and your router have similar gateways. As a result, the request keeps pinging between both the devices. In order to resolve the issue, you will have to set a different alternate (static) IP address for your router.
Features of 192.168.8.1 Admin Panel
- Updating Firmware: You can easily update your router’s firmware from the admin panel. Just download the updated firmware from the manufacturer’s website and update it for the router by accessing 192.168.8.1.
- Reset Factory Settings: In case the router is malfunctioning then you can always reset it to factory defaults with just a click. However, this can also be done by holding the reset button given behind the device.
- Changing Passwords: One of the most important features of the admin panel is changing the router and WiFi passwords. It is advised that you change both passwords every month.
- Enabling WAN, WPS & More: WPS ensures that you are able to connect to new devices with just a pin. It doesn’t require any password so the pairing process is really quick. WAN ensures that you are synchronized to the network throughout.
So you can see that 192.168.8.1 panel has a lot of benefits and you should try it out today.
