In most homes and workplaces, internet access depends on a router that manages how devices connect to the network. To configure, secure, and optimize your network, you need to access the router’s admin dashboard, which is commonly done through local IP addresses such as 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.100.1. These IP addresses are not websites on the open internet; instead, they are gateway addresses used to communicate with your router directly.
When you enter one of these IP addresses in your browser, you are taken to a login panel where the router settings can be viewed and modified. This is the control center of your network.
One useful reference for accessing router login details is:
this router access support page.
Why Router Login IP Addresses Matter
Router login IP addresses act as the central point that allows you to manage network behavior. Through these addresses, you can:
Change the WiFi password
Modify or hide the SSID (WiFi network name)
Set up parental controls
Manage connected devices
Enhance network encryption and security
Update router firmware
Troubleshoot connectivity issues
Whether you use 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.100.1, both act as gateways to the same system—the difference simply depends on the router manufacturer and model.