Check your router’s manual or perform a web search for its model number and “default password.” If you’ve previously changed the password and can’t remember it, you can reset your router’s password to the default.

If you don’t know these-or you’ve never changed them-your router is probably using its default credentials. On most routers, you’ll be asked to log in with your username and password combination. Once you have the IP address, all you have to do is type it into your browser’s address bar and hit Enter. RELATED: How to Access Your Router If You Forget the Password In general, you can just pop open the settings for your network connection and look for the “default gateway,” “gateway,” or “router” entry, but if you have trouble, check out our guide to finding router’s IP address on any computer, smartphone, or tablet. To access your router’s web interface, you’ll first need to find your router’s local IP address.

The vast majority of routers have web-based configuration pages that you can access in your web browser as long as you’re on the same local network as the router. RELATED: How to Find Your Router's IP Address on Any Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet

Using the wireless setup utility