192.168.100.1 – 192.168.l00.1 is a private IP address that serves as the default gateway address for logging in as an administrator to the router’s settings. It is assigned mostly by modem manufacturers such as Tenda, TP-Link, Huawei, NetGear, Arris, Zyxel, Netis.
The Web GUI allows you to handle anything about your router/modem, from the SSID and password of your wireless network to additional settings such as Wireless Settings, DSL, ADSL, and LAN Settings.
This IP address can be given to a variety of devices, including your smartphone, laptop, or smart TV, but it is most typically used to access the router administrative interface. It may be used to access network settings from all connected devices if you have the login credentials.
How to login to 192.168.100.1?
To access the router administrative interface, you must first ensure that the default gateway address for your router or modem is none other than 192.168.100.1. If the default gateway is not 192.168.l00.1, you will not be able to access the login page; instead, the browser will be unable to access any webpage. So, make sure that your router/modem has 192.168.100.1 as the default gateway address.
Once that is done, connect your device to the router/modem either wirelessly or using an ethernet cable. To log in to 192.168.100.1, follow the steps below.
- Open a web browser that you use to access the internet.
- Open a new tab and in the address bar, type 192.168.100.1 or http://192.168.100.1 and press Enter.
- You will now see a login screen. You need to enter the login username and password to continue
- Enter the username and password to proceed. (Default login credentials can be found on the box of the router or you can search for the on the internet if you are unaware of the default credentials of your router/modem)
- You will be now logged in to the router management interface.
Router Brand | Username | Password |
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TP-Link | admin | admin |
D-Link | admin | admin |
Netgear | admin | password |
Linksys | admin | admin |
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How to change the SSID and Password from 192.168.100.1?
TP-Link | NetGear |
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Note: If you have a 5GHz wireless connection you need to enter a separate name from that of 2.4GHz.
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Arris | NetGear |
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Tip: Always use a strong password to prevent unauthorized access to your router by intruders. Use a combination of numbers, letters (both uppercase and lowercase), special characters. 12-15 characters is ideal length.
Troubleshoot 192.168.100.1 login issues.
If the password does not work, there could be two options here:
- You had changed the password and have forgotten it. If this is the case then the easiest method to regain access to your router is to perform a factory reset. Performing a factory reset is really easy and you just have to press and hold the small RESET button at the back of your router for 10-15 seconds with a needle or paper clip and let it go afterward. The router will reboot and you can log in again using the default password.
- The default password for your router/modem is not what you’re entering. Just search over the internet for the password with the exact model of your router.
Unable to access anything (i.e. the browser is still loading)
- If your browser is unable to access anything on 192.168.100.1 then it may be that the default gateway address for your router may be other than 192.168.100.1. Find out the default gateway address for your router/modem and use that IP Address instead.
- If you are typing 192.168.l00.1 which is often mistaken for IP however it is a misspelling, type the gateway address properly and try again.
- Check if your firewall is blocking you from accessing by temporarily disabling the network firewall settings.