To modify the WiFi settings of your Belkin router, log in to the built-in web-based admin interface at https://router or 192.168.2.1. Should you possess a Belkin router, this tutorial will teach you how to access the web-based interface and all of the router’s settings.
https://router Login
Login to 192.168.2.1
How can I access my Belkin router?
You should be aware that you can only access the router’s web-based interface if your PC is connected to it before learning how to use it. After the PC is linked, everything becomes quite simple.
The Belkin Router web-based interface can be accessed by following these steps:
- Verify that the router is turned on and operational. Either use an Ethernet cable or the WIFI network to connect your PC to the router.
- Open a web browser on your computer now that it is linked to the Belkin router.
- Type https://router or the router’s default IP address, 192.168.2.1, in the address bar of a new tab and hit Enter.
- After being sent to the login screen, you will be prompted to enter the admin password for the router. Simply leave the form empty and click Submit if you haven’t changed the default password or created a custom one. (Default Password = Enter nothing in the field.)
- Dashboard users may be prompted to input the administrator credentials they used during the initial setup on a different page.
- You will now be able to configure the Belkin Router’s settings by logging into its web-based interface.
How Can I Modify the SSID and Password for My WiFi Network?
The two most crucial components of every wireless network are the WiFi network’s SSID and password. You should be aware of these two things if you are attempting to join to a wireless network. The router’s web-based interface provides access to this information about your wireless network, and you may modify the network name (SSID) and password if you’d like. Here’s how to modify your WiFi network’s SSID and password:
Modify the SSID:
- Use the previously indicated technique to log into the Belkin Web-Based Interface.
- Go to Wireless > Channel and SSID after logging in.
- Enter the new SSID in the SSID field.
- To save the modifications, click Apply Changes now.
- After the router has rebooted, the Wi-Fi network’s SSID will be modified.
Modify your password:
- Use the previously indicated technique to log into the Belkin Web-Based Interface.
- Select Wireless > Security after logging in.
- Choose WPA/WPA2 by clicking on the Allowed Client Type drop down arrow.
- In the Password(PSK) area, type the new password.
- To save the modifications, click Apply Changes now.
- After the router has rebooted, the Wi-Fi network’s password will be modified.
How Can a Belkin Router Be Factory Reset?
When you change the login password and forget it or screw up the router’s settings, it can be useful to factory reset the Belkin router. In these situations, resetting the router to factory defaults restores all customized settings. This implies that you must configure the router from the beginning.
To factory reset your Belkin router, follow these steps: (Verify that the router is turned on.)
- Find your router’s Reset button. Usually, it is located near the router’s rear.
- Using a paperclip, needle, or other like instrument, push and hold the RESET button for ten to fifteen seconds before releasing it.
- The router will then reboot, restoring everything to its initial settings.