Do you have a background in networking? If not, then you might have no idea what 192.168.100.1 means. Well to the common man, this just looks like an assortment of numbers separated by a ‘.’. But 192.168.100.1 is so much more than that. In reality, it is numbers like 192.168.100.1 that allow the internet as we know it to exist. So what is 192.168.100.1? Let’s take a good look in this article.
192.168.100.1 works as a private IP address which several modem and router manufacturers use as a default gateway. Addresses like 192.168.100.1 are very different from public IP addresses we all use and is actually used for small networks. 192.168.100.1 makes sure that only designated users of a modem or router are able to access its admin/configuration page and in this way, 192.168.100.1 ensures that the network stays safe and secure.
192.168.100.1 Router IP Login
Mediacom routers generally use this IP address to grant their users access to their admin page. These routers are very popular with modest businesses and individuals.
Why Access Your Admin Page Via 192.168.100.1
Your configuration or admin page is the single most important page you can access regarding your router or network because it handles all the settings related to your router. Here’s a look at what all settings can be accessed and changed by using 192.168.100.1.
- SSID
- Default Username and Password
- DHCP Settings
- Increase security settings
- Enable encryption
- Change network name
- Setup a Firewall
- Configure the router for a home network
- Set up a new port
- Setup VPN
Log in Procedure for 192.168.100.1
Here’s how you log in to your admin page using 192.168.100.1.
- Make sure your PC or laptop is connected to your router via an Ethernet Cable.
- Turn both your device and your router on.
- Select your preferred browser.
- Enter” https://192.168.100.1 “into the address bar and press enter.
- On the login page, enter your login credentials and click Submit.
- Make the changes you need after entering the domain page.
- Click Save before you exit to make sure you apply the changes.
Also Read: Mediacom Router Login Guide – Default Username and Password
Changing Your IP Address
Sometimes due to connectivity issues, too many addresses being online at the same time and Ip conflict, you might not be able to access the login page of 192.168.100.1. In such cases, to resolve the issues present, you might have to change your IP address, at least for a while. Here’s how you change your IP address from the default 192.168.100.1 to something new.
- Use a browser of your choice to log into your actual IP address admin page.
- Open the Settings tab.
- Go to the LAN tab, then click on Configure IP Address tab.
- Type in a new IP address as per your choice.
- Submit and click ‘OK‘.
- Login from your new IP address by entering it into your browser’s address bar.
Default Router Username and Password for 192.168.100.1
If you are using a newly purchased router or modem, then you might have a default username and password. You can usually find your default login credentials on the backside of your router. Several manufacturers provide a data-sheet in the router box to facilitate users in locating and finding their default credentials. If you can’t find your default login details, don’t worry about it. You can just Google your router model+ default login credentials and they should come upon any website related to analyzing the default names. You could even check your router manufacturer’s website for details regarding the same. Here’s a look at some of the most commonly used login credentials:
- admin/admin
- admin/password
- user/user
- user/password
- admin/Michelangelo
- admin/12345
- admin/123456
- admin/1234567
- admin/none
- admin/epicrouter
- none/none
- admin/Motorola
- admin/1234
- MSO/changeme
Resetting the Router
In case you forgot the credentials you created, don’t worry, all you have to do is just reset your router. To do this, press and hold the reset button for over 10 seconds or till you see the router LED blink. This blinking indicates that the router is being reset. The position of the reset button varies from router to router based on the manufacturer and model number. Generally, it can be found beside the power control button. Once the reset has been completed, the router admin page may be accessed using the default credentials that your manufacturer has provided you with.
Common Router Login Problems
Here are some of the most common problems you may face while trying to access your admin page.
- If the page is taking too long to load, it might be because of multiple reasons.
- Double-check whether you have entered the right page address. Even a misplaced ‘.’ goes a long way in creating errors. So go over the address you typed in and make sure it is the right one.
- Secondly, check your connection. See if all the cables are in place. If they are not, connect the device properly and try again.
- If this doesn’t work, then restart your laptop and try again.
- The next thing you could do is to turn off your router, wait for a minute and then try again after turning it back on.
- Lastly, if none of this works, try resetting your router and trying again and if that fails as well, call your hardware specialist to come take a look at your router because it might be a hardware issue.
- Check whether you are using the right default gateway address by typing “ipconfig” into your Command Prompt console.
- Sometimes the error is due to an IP conflict, in that case, you might need to change your IP address. The procedure for doing that has been outlined above. Do take a look and do the needful to resolve this issue.
- Issues might also arise because your firewall is blocking your router access, so make sure you check out this possibility as well.
- Also, check if your LAN or wifi card is active and working properly.
