Router problems

stbbrat · 02-21-2008, 10:06 PM

Ive got 2 problems. 1) When typing 192.168.1.1 into the address bar im not able to connect to my router. Been through cmd ipconfig/all and it is for sure 192.

2) The linksys router also doubles as wireless. I've lost the SSID number and password. Is there anyway to retrieve that or do i need to reset the router?

**Snoopdogie187** · 02-21-2008, 10:21 PM

For problem two, you can directl connect to the router with an eithernet cable and if you know the password to get in there you can change all of that. The SSID will just be the name that shows up when you ry to connect to a router from your computer.

Also 192.168.1.1 is the deafult number. it can be 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.252 (i forgot the last numbe possible) or something like that i think
If you do not know that and then if you do not know the password to access the router then you need to do a rest.

stbbrat · 02-21-2008, 10:32 PM

Thats the problem, i do know the router password i just cant get it to connect!! I've always used the linksys default address to access the routers control panel, its just not working now.

**Snoopdogie187** · 02-21-2008, 10:36 PM

just reset it and re do all the configuratiosn

stbbrat · 02-21-2008, 10:37 PM

Ok, thats what i figured i would have to do. Thanks.

**Snoopdogie187** · 02-21-2008, 10:54 PM

your welcome, i hope this helps, and you should be able to get any info online for what you need to know, or post the router you have and i will trry to help

**johnwill** · 02-22-2008, 06:12 AM

I normally put the password, SSID, and encryption key on a label on the bottom of the router when I install. If someone has physical access to the router, your security is out the window anyway.

stbbrat · 02-22-2008, 08:52 AM

I had the SSID and password written down on a sticky, but who knows where it went. Everyone in the house has access to the router though ;)

**johnwill** · 02-22-2008, 01:53 PM

Are you actually trying to block some of those people from access when they have physical access to the router? Let me tell you about Security 101.

02-21-2008, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
stbbrat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 66 OS: XP	Router problems Ive got 2 problems. 1) When typing 192.168.1.1 into the address bar im not able to connect to my router. Been through cmd ipconfig/all and it is for sure 192. 2) The linksys router also doubles as wireless. I've lost the SSID number and password. Is there anyway to retrieve that or do i need to reset the router?

02-21-2008, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,546 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Router problems For problem two, you can directl connect to the router with an eithernet cable and if you know the password to get in there you can change all of that. The SSID will just be the name that shows up when you ry to connect to a router from your computer. Also 192.168.1.1 is the deafult number. it can be 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.252 (i forgot the last numbe possible) or something like that i think If you do not know that and then if you do not know the password to access the router then you need to do a rest. __________________ Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

02-21-2008, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
stbbrat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 66 OS: XP	Re: Router problems Thats the problem, i do know the router password i just cant get it to connect!! I've always used the linksys default address to access the routers control panel, its just not working now.

02-21-2008, 10:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,546 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Router problems just reset it and re do all the configuratiosn __________________ Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

02-21-2008, 10:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
stbbrat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 66 OS: XP	Re: Router problems Ok, thats what i figured i would have to do. Thanks.

02-21-2008, 10:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,546 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	Re: Router problems your welcome, i hope this helps, and you should be able to get any info online for what you need to know, or post the router you have and i will trry to help __________________ Infected computer? click here Has TSF Helped You? Posting System Specifications Please Donate to TSF

02-22-2008, 06:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Router problems I normally put the password, SSID, and encryption key on a label on the bottom of the router when I install. If someone has physical access to the router, your security is out the window anyway. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

02-22-2008, 08:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
stbbrat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 66 OS: XP	Re: Router problems I had the SSID and password written down on a sticky, but who knows where it went. Everyone in the house has access to the router though ;)

02-22-2008, 01:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Router problems Are you actually trying to block some of those people from access when they have physical access to the router? Let me tell you about *Security 101*. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience