The IP address 192.168.100.1
is used by routers from brands like TP-Link, NETGEAR, Huawei, and IndiHome as the default gateway to access the admin panel. Through this panel, you can change your WiFi password, SSID, and other router settings. Be sure to type the correct IP address—192.168.100.1—as entering 192.168.l00.1 (with a lowercase “L” instead of a “1”) will lead to errors.
Logging Into the Admin Panel (192.168.100.1)
- Open a Browser: On your PC or device, type
http://192.168.100.1
into the address bar and press Enter. - Login Page: The router’s login page will appear. Enter the default username and password:
- Username: admin
- Password: admin or password (check your router label if these don’t work).
- Access Settings: Once logged in, you’ll have full access to the router’s admin panel.
How to Change Your WiFi SSID and Password
Here’s how to update your network name (SSID) and WiFi password for popular router brands:
TP-Link
- Open a browser and go to
http://192.168.100.1
. - Log in using your router’s credentials (default username and password are usually printed on the device).
- Navigate to Wireless > Wireless Settings.
- Enter the new WiFi name in the Wireless Network Name field and save.
- Go to Wireless > Wireless Security.
- Enter the new password in the Password field under the WPA/WPA2 encryption section.
- Save your changes, and your WiFi settings will be updated.
NETGEAR
- Open a browser and go to
http://192.168.100.1
. - Log in using your default credentials (check the router label if needed).
- Go to Basic > Wireless.
- Enter the new WiFi name in the Name (SSID) field.
- Enter the new password in the Password (Network Key) field.
- Save the changes, and your new WiFi details will be applied.
Huawei (IndiHome)
- Open a browser and go to
http://192.168.100.1
. - Log in with your Huawei router credentials.
- Navigate to Settings > WLAN > WLAN Basic Settings.
- Enter the new SSID in the SSID field.
- Enter your new password in the WPA pre-shared key field.
- Click Apply, and the new settings will take effect.
Forgot Your Username or Password for 192.168.100.1?
If you’ve forgotten your login credentials, here’s how to reset your router:
- Find the RESET button on the back of your router.
- Using a sharp object (like a needle or paperclip), press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds.
- Release the button, and the router will reboot to factory settings. This will reset the username, password, and all other configurations to their defaults.