Once you have successfully accessed 192.168.100.1, take these steps to secure your network:

Your specific router model might use a different address. Confirm your router's true IP via the operating system command line. Windows OS Method:

| Username | Password | Typical Device / Brand | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | admin | admin | ASUS Routers (AP/Repeater Mode), Huawei, many IP cameras | | admin | password | Netgear, Various cable modems | | admin | 1234 | Some routers and IP cameras | | admin | 12345678 | Various network devices | | admin | (blank) | Some older ASUS models | | arris | arris | Arris cable modems and routers | | user | (blank) | AppearTV X10 and some specialty devices |

Review the official printed documentation or downloadable PDF user manual for your exact model number.

If you forgot a custom password, you must reset the router hardware. Locate the small button on the back of the router.

Follow these steps to access the admin panel for your modem. 1. Physical Connection

Type directly into the URL address bar and press Enter. Note: Do not type this into a search engine search bar.

Open any standard desktop web browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox).

Leaving your router on its default login settings makes your local network highly vulnerable to unauthorized access.

Navigate to the section. Change the default network name to a unique name of your choice so you can easily identify your home network. 3. Secure Your Wireless Password