There can be a bunch of username/password combinations you can try. For example, you can enter admin/admin, admin/password, admin/1234, and more.
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192.168.100.1 is a commonly used default IP address for home networking and Wi-Fi routers. It falls within the Class C private IP address range, meaning it is not accessible directly from the Internet. Moreover, devices on local networks use private IP addresses like 192.168.100.1 to communicate with each other.
So, if you want to access the admin panel, change the password, or need solutions to recover your lost username and password, this write-up has covered it all for you.
Pro Tip: If you’re unsure about your device’s default IP address, you can check that by typing ipconfig in the command prompt in Windows. For MacOS, you need to type ip route | grep default in a Terminal session.
How to Login to 192.168.100.1?
If the default IP address of your PC or laptop is 192.168.100.12, you can easily log in to the admin panel by following these steps:
- Open the web browser on your PC or laptop.
- Type http://192.168.100.1 or 192.168.100.1 in the URL section and press Enter.
- Then, you’ll see a login page, where you need to put in the username and password.
- Now, you can try the most obvious username and password (admin/password) combination to log in and then, make any changes to the network configuration.
What is the Username and Password for 192.168.100.1?
Like any other default IP address, 192.168.100.1 also has some obvious combination of username and password. So, if you’re accessing the admin panel for the first time and are not familiar with the credentials required, you can try one of the following username/password combinations:
- admin/admin
- admin/Admin
- admin/password
- admin/1234
- user/user
- root/root
- admin/motorola
How to Change Your Wi-Fi Password and SSID?
The process of changing the Wi-Fi password and SSID depends on the router manufacturer. The three common routers with 192.168.100.1 as the default address are TP-Link, NETGEAR, and Huawei. Now, let’s take a look at the steps you need to follow for each router.
TP-Link
If you’re using a TP-Link router, open the web browser on a PC or laptop connected to it. Then:
- Type http://192.168.100.1 in the URL section and press Enter.
- You’ll see the login page for TP-Link Routers, where you need to put in the default login credentials to proceed further.
- After logging in successfully, go to Wireless >> Wireless Settings.
- Now, navigate to the Wireless Network Name, and enter the new Wi-Fi SSID. Then, click Save to save the changes.
- Now, go to Wireless >> Wireless Security, and under the WPA/WPA2 Encryption section, you’ll find the option Password.
- Enter the new password there, and click Save to finish the process.
NETGEAR
For a NETGEAR router, you need to follow these steps, but make sure that your device is connected to it.
- Open the web browser, type http://192.168.100.1, and press Enter.
- Now, you need to enter the default username and password to access the panel. The details are present at the back of the router.
- After logging in, go to Basic >> Wireless.
- Then, under the Name (SSID) field, enter the new Wi-Fi SSID.
- Now, go to the Password (Network Key) section and enter the new password there.
- Once done, click Apply to save the changes.
Huawei
Before heading over to the steps, you must confirm that your PC or laptop is connected to the IndiHome Huawei Router. Then,
- Open the web browser on your PC and type http://192.168.100.1 in the new tab.
- You’ll reach the login page for Huawei routers. Enter the username and password there.
- Now, go to Settings >> WLAN >> WLAN Basic Settings.
- Navigate to the SSID field and enter the new Wi-Fi SSID.
- Then, enter the new password under the WPA pre-shared key field, and click Apply to save the changes.
What If I Forgot My 192.168.100.1 Username and Password?
Forgetting the username and password for 192.168.100.1 (often mistaken as 192.168 l 100.1) is common. Fortunately, you can easily recover the lost username/password. So, for that, you need to reset your router first. Follow these steps to do so:
- Take a sharp, pointed object. Something like a paperclip or needle will work.
- Check the back of the router and find the “RESET” button.
- Using the sharp object, press and hold the reset button for 10–15 seconds.
- Release the button, and the router will reboot itself, and the factory settings will be restored automatically.
Now, you can log in again using one of the default combinations of username and password. Then, if required, reset the password again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 192.168 100.1 password?
How do I reset my 192.168 100.1 Wi-Fi password?
To reset your password, you need to access the admin panel online, and then go to Wireless >> Wireless Security or the given option, and change the password from there.
How to find the password of Wi-Fi?
Go to Wi-Fi Status >> Wireless Properties >> Security tab. Then select the Show characters check box. You’ll find the Wi-Fi network password under the Network security key box.
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