The IP address 192.168.1.106 is a private IP address as forwarded by ICANN. This IP address is used for routers and modems. The topmost brands like Linksys, Belkin, etc. uses this IP address as the default IP address. You need to enter the IP address in order to enter the login page of the router. You can also change QoS, LAN, DNS settings through this IP address.
This IP address comes with a lot of benefits. Due to this IP address, no one can access your communication channels. Along with the advantages, it also has some disadvantages too. This IP address is very expensive. On the other hand, you may have some certain limitations because it is a closed network.
Every router and modem have a default username and password and you can change these login credentials after accessing this IP address.
There are a few tips that you should keep in mind in order to access the default login gateway.
Now, follow the steps in order to log in with the login credentials.
First of all, you need to launch a web browser and enter the IP address 192.168.1.106 in the address bar. Now, you need to move to the login page of the router.
If no one changes the default username and password, then you need to put the default username and password on their respective fields. You will find the default username and password on the router box.
Note: In case, if you do not know how to find out the default username and password, then follow this section. Most of the time, the default login details can be found in the router box. If you lost the box, then you can reset the router by pressing the Reset button which is present on the backside of the router. If nothing works, then move to the official website of the PACE router which is a part of Arris.
In the next section, you need to change the SSID which is the abbreviation of the Service Set Identifier. For changing the SSID, you should keep in mind some essential points. Those are:
Though it is a private network, you need to secure your router from unusual usage. You can secure the connection simply by changing the default username and password.
While changing the default username and password, you need to follow the tips mentioned in the section below.
Note: This default username and password for the router works in 40% of the cases.
Sometimes, you cannot connect the default login gateway due to type the wrong login credentials. You should provide the semicolon and colon in the proper place. We have entered the correct IP address here. You can copy the IP address from here and paste it on the address bar.
Correct IP address: http://192.168.1.106
If you have just received the router, you will find the default username and password. If you do not find the default username and password, then you should contact the ISP. They will help you to find out the username and password.
Fix 1: In case, if you never change the username and password, then you need to use the table mentioned in the section below to find out the details of the router.
Fix 2: On another situation, if you change the default username and password, then you need to reset the router by pressing the Reset button which is available on the backside of the router.
If you do not know how to reset the router, then follow the steps mentioned in the section below.
In case, if your router came into Bridge mode, then this mode can change the IP address of the router. Try to switch back to the original IP address 192.168.1.106.
Sometimes, the cables that you are connecting to connect the router may be problematic. In such a situation, you should contact your ISP.