Every system that is connected to the internet is identified by a unique IP. This address is a must for the purpose of establishing a connection.. There are many Addresses that lie in the 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.255 range.

The IP 192.168.1.1 is the IP Address that has been set as the default address in broadband routers that are used in home. You can see this address set as the default in Linksys, Westell, Netgear routers as well as their other network communication devices. The reason why this address is set as the default IP is because it can help to establish a standard computing environment. It also makes the process of network establishment an easier task because it alone suffices for the purpose of setting up and configuring corporate network and home network. Unlike other Addresses this one does not need any approval from the Regional Internet Registry (RIR). This IP Address does not belong to any specific organization and it can be used by any organization that is in need of a private address space.

192.168.1.1 is a private IP and it can be used by any computer, modem or internet device. However, it should be noted that when there are several devices connected to the internet, only one can use this address as the default Address as otherwise there would be conflicts. Accessing IP 192.168.1.1 is very easy as all that is required is typing the address in the browser. This address can be accessed by typing 192.168.1.1 in the browser's address bar and then pressing enter. This will take you to the configuration page, where you can specify settings that you prefer for your device's connection to the internet. You would be requiring a username and password and most often both of them are set as 'admin'.

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