The article intends to explain the procedure for finding a Belkin
router's IP address. The instructions compiled here are reliable and
correct to date. However, we recommend you to follow them carefully to
avoid running into troubles.
An
Internet Protocol (IP) address is a number assigned to each computer
and router to communicate with each other or other such devices via the
internet. The address enables you to log in to your Belkin router, setup
port forwarding or wireless networking etc., or modify your existing
settings among other things. There are two types of addresses viz.
static and dynamic. You can choose to use either one on your Belkin
router. The below mentioned tips will help you find the IP address of
your Belkin router.
Instructions:
The default IP address for
a Belkin router is 192.168.2.1. The number usually comes included in
the original Belkin router support documents viz. instruction manuals
and login details and Belkin router setup media (installation disk),
packed in the Belkin router kit. It might happen that you misplace your
Belkin kit and forget your IP address as well and you still want to log
in to your router to enable certain features like firewall or parental
control urgently. This guide comes handy in such a situation. It tells
you the ways of logging into your router and customizing it.
Open
the Run program from the Start menu. Type 'cmd' (without quotes) and hit
Enter. Alternatively, you can browse to the Start menu> All
Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt. In the Command Prompt
window, type 'ipconfig' without quotes and hit Enter. It will bring up
the IP address and other details of your computer and router. There
comes up details like 'Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Address,
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway' showing different numbers separated
with three periods against each heading. Look at the numbers in front of
Default Gateway; these are collectively called the IP address of your
Belkin router. The IP address is the one that your computer is
identified to.
If you have a wireless connection configured on
your computer, you will see details like 'Wireless LAN adapter Wireless
Networking Connection: IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway'.
Similarly, your Belkin router will be identified by Default Gateway,
while the address will identify your wireless connection. When you are
done making a note of the details, exit the Command Prompt window.
If
you are a Windows Vista or Windows 7 user and you are unable to find
Run and consequently open Command Prompt, use this method. Type the cmd
command in the Start Search field and do not press Enter. It will show
cmd.exe in the search results. Select the program and open it. Instead
of this, you can browse to Start menu> All Programs>
Accessories> Command Prompt (like Windows XP) to open Command Prompt.
When done, type the ipconfig command and check your IP address. You can
write down the address details on a piece of paper if so desired. It
will give you liberty from memorizing them. You can enter the details
easily while configuring port forwarding or access point etc.
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