192.168.1.254 is used as a default gateway to access the control panel to personalize the private network they use. It is used for admin control panel login. The IP address such as 192.168.1.1 and others have similar uses the only difference they have is the last three digits.
What is 192.168.1.254 IP Address
IP and Router are some of the most common terms we hear about nowadays. We all need network connectivity to do our work with ease and proficiency. So we use networking devices such as Routers which connect us to the internet. The network to which we connect has a proper internet protocol provided by IP address and assigned by IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority).
First we should know about what is IP address and Router. IP address is a numerical assigned to every electrical device connected to the internet and having access to it. The data in IP address come in a bulk in the form of data packages and these data packages are distributed and directed by Routers. The IP address 192.168.1.254 is a private IP address such as 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.0.1 are and is similarly assigned for private use by IANA (Interned Assigned Numbers Authority).
The IP address 192.168.1.254 acts as a default gateway and is a private IP address which means that this address would fill up to the range which is reserved by IANA for private uses. By logging in to this IP address one can have access to the various setting of Routers and other network settings. This IP address can only be used for IPv4 address and not IPv6 address.
Features of 192.168.1.254 Default IP Address
1. 192.168.1.254 being a private IP address provides access to the control panel of the router without being connected to the device with a wire. It provides access to ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) Router.
2. When any router is having the IP address 192.168.1.254 it automatically assigns the other devices a different private IP address connected with it, which basically is the main reason to avoid IP conflicts.
3. Using this IP one can find solution after forgetting their IP username and passwords without restoring the factory settings of the router
How to Login to 192.168.1.254 Admin Page?
Step 1: The 192.168.1.254 Admin can be easily logged in by entering the address http://192.168.1.254 in your browser. A prompt would open to login with your used name and password.
Step 2: If your don’t know your username and password you can find it in the default list provided below or you can find it on web.
How to Find your Routers IP address?
If you do not know your Router’s IP address you can find it out using the command prompt in your device. You can easily open the command prompt using the search bar. Open the search bar and type cmd and select the option of command prompt. When the command prompt opens type ‘ipconfig‘ in it and presses enter.
Your IP address would be displayed next to the Default Gateway in the Prompt. And you can also use the table mentioned above consisting of Router, username and password list.
How to Change your Routers IP Address?
Changing the username and password can be a difficult task for one. You can cope with it by simply changing the IP address of the router. These IP address are private and can be changes as per the needs. As mentioned above, 192.168.1.254 can only be used for IPv4 address in the devices.
If you wish to change it you can. Follow the instructions given below:
Step 1: Type your router address in your browser.
Step 2: Login to its control panel (use the default router list or your username and password).
Step 3: Go to LAN settings → DHCP settings.
Step 4: Type your new IP address.
Now, if your have any problems regarding your IP address and router you can find a solution in the article above.