172.16.0.1 - Login Admin

Login Steps: A Detailed Guide

The 172-16-0-1 is a unique IP address used by tech workers to connect their devices with the outside world. 

We have shared a simple yet practical guide to accessing the control panel of a router with a 172.16.0.1 IP.

1. Start by connecting your router to the computer using an Ethernet cable or wirelessly
2. Check the back of your router and note down the IP address and login credentials
3. Enter the IP address in a browser. If it fails, check the router's manual for its default gateway. 
4. The final step is to enter the login credentials – router's password and username – into the given spaces on the main admin page. 

If you are still confused, try the login credentials mentioned below:

admin | root | user

If the above steps do not work, simply type your router's model number on Google and look for its default credentials. You are sure to come across many pages with all the required information.

Smart Tip – In the first step, you can also use a wireless connection when connecting the router to your computer. However, it is advisable not to use that to avoid the risk of suddenly being logged off when you click the Save button.

Troubleshooting 172-16-0-1

One of the primary reasons for failed login attempts is that you entered the wrong credentials. It is highly likely that you changed the username and password and no longer remember what it was.

1. Reset your router by pressing and holding the tiny black button on its back for at least ten seconds. Once rebooted, it would restore to its factory condition
2. Ensure that the device is connected to the Wi-Fi and that the correct default gateway is entered into the browser
3. Chances are that a different IP address is set to connect to your router. You can look for what it might be online, or you can open command prompt and type in ipconfig, and press enter. From the strings of data, find the line which says default gateway. 

How To Use 172-16-0-1 IP Address 

If you are not a tech worker or are new to this field, you may find using the 172-16-0-1 IP address challenging. However, this is a straightforward procedure. All you have to do is just open your web browser and go to the address bar. Here you will enter the 172-16-0-1 IP Address and hit Enter. They will ask you for your login details which you can access through your router packaging. 

Many people fail to use the 172-16-0-1 IP Address. One of the prime reasons for this is that people reset their password and forget it. 

What Is 172-16-0-1 Exactly?

The 172-16-0-1 IP Address is unique, just like the other ones which we often see on the web. This default IP address is reserved exclusively for modems and devices. It allows you to have access to the admin interface of your router. 

An IP address is a unique code that connects a device to the local networks for sending and receiving information. 172.16.0.1 is a default IP address. The IP address always contains four numbers ranging from 0 to 255. This is because each device connected to the internet is supposed to have a unique address. Therefore, the first three sets are the network ID, and the last set is the device ID. In 172.16.0.1, the network ID is 172, and the device ID is 16.0.1. 

Also, several IPs are kept reserved for private networks. These addresses are used by LAN, WAN, and other devices, but nowhere else, and they range from:

• 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255
• 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
• 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255

A private 192.168.31.1 IP address is used mainly in schools, corporate LANs, and homes. Unlike public IP, private IP resources are secured and saved and are perfect for local networks. Plus, it can't be accessed on the internet directly, meaning it's much safer than public IPs. 

Popular With Asus, TP-Link, Linksys, D-Link & Netgear

Several top-tier tech companies and workers use the 172.16.0.1 IP address because of its high security, efficiency, and compatibility. Most router manufacturers assign 192.168.1.1 as the default gateway for their devices. Famous brands using this IP include Dell, D-link, Netgear, Huawei, Asus, TP-Link, Cisco, and Linksys, among others. Please refer to the provided manual for what IP your router is assigned. Also, you can check the router's bottom, where it would be printed on a sticker along with login details.

Getting Connected

Let's look at some of the essential steps required to connect to the router; 

1. Connect your handheld or desktop device using an Ethernet cable, as wired connections are the most stable 
2. Like most routers, yours would possibly come with a manual that mentions all required details, including login credentials and default gateways. Also, you can find much of this information at the bottom of your modem. For best results, keep the router somewhere in the middle and at a height
3. Connecting to a power source can take substantive time. As per manual details, when you spot a green light, it means that your router is now operational
4. Connect the ISP cable, broadband cable, or DSL modem to the router's internet port (It stands apart from the rest of the ports)