192.168.1.1 is an IP (International Protocol) address usually used by Linksys broadband routers. There are also other brands of network routers that use this same IP address. If you have a LinkSys router and you have not altered the default IP address, you can easily connect to it by typing the link http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser.
But you need to be aware that there is no two devices on a network that can share one IP address, this means that even though you can have a device in your network at the IP 192.168.1.1 and another person can have a different device on his network at the same IP address; neither one of you can have two devices on your networks which use the IP 192.168.1.1.
How to Connect to a Router Using IP 192.168.1.1
It is nor really necessary to know your router’s IP address; however, it is important to know your IP address when you are setting up a new router or if you are troubleshooting a home network problem.
You can easily connect to your router if it has an IP address of 192.168.1.1 just by going to the link http://192.168.1.1/.
This will allow you to log into the router’s administrator console and instantly get access to its configuration screens. The procedure has a tendency to fail because these three possible reasons:
The router has unexpectedly failed and is not responding to connections through the browser.
The router is set up to use an address other than 192.168.1.1.
The PC and its browser have been unsuccessful in joining the network.
How to Determine Your Router’s IP Address
If your router is not arranged to use 192.168.1.1, you need to check the manufacturer’s manuals or its Web site to search for the right IP address and then you can try again. IPs 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.2.1 are the other common IP addresses.
Troubleshooting Incorrectly Configured Computers
Even if a router at 192.168.1.1 IP address is in perfect working condition, the computer’s network set up may still be wrong. You will need to troubleshoot in order for you to determine which of many possibilities could be the problem.
Private IP addresses are quite special, because of the simple fact that they can be used over and over again on various networks. Sample put, you and another person can have IP address 192.168.1.1 networks at the same time.
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