Can't access web Admin Panel¶
Sometimes you may be unable to access 192.168.8.1 to login web Admin Panel, there maybe several reasons.
- You computer or mobile phone doesn't connect to the router.
- 192.168.8.1 is the default IP address of the router, you may have changed this IP.
- The cache or extension of browser may cause unaccessable.
- You are using a VPN client which handle your LAN traffic.
- The router is bricked.
Follow the steps to fix this issue.
Check the connection¶
If connected by ethernet cable, make sure your WAN/LAN port connection is correct. WAN port is connected to an Internet source and LAN port is connected to devices.
If connected by Wi-Fi, make sure the SSID is correct.
Check router's IP address¶
Then follow the steps below to check the router's IP address.
Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings
Right click the network -> Status -> Details
The IP address of router is the IPv4 DNS Server
Settings -> Network & Internet -> Status, Click the Properties of Ethernet or Wi-Fi
The IP address of router is the IPv4 DNS servers
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System Preferences -> Network
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In the left column, click on the network connection. For an Ethernet connection, the router IP address will be shown.
For a Wi-Fi connection, click the "Advanced..." button, and then the "TCP/IP" tab on the top of the windows. The router IP address will be shown.
- Settings -> Wi-Fi
- Tap the information icon(blue i, in a circle) of current connected Wi-Fi. The router IP address will be shown.
This will vary from different Android device.
- Settings -> Network & internet
- Tab on Wi-Fi and find the network you are connected to, click on the settings icon to manage its settings
- Tap on the Advanced dropdown. If if offers you options for Static or Dynamic IPs, select Static
- Either way, you should see your router's IP under Gateway.
Access the router's IP address¶
- Make sure you are using Chrome/Edge/Safari, then try to access your IP address again.
- In order to avoid problems caused by the browser cache and extension, please open the incognito window. Then try to access the IP address of router again.
- If you are using a VPN, please turn off then try again.
- If above steps failed, try Reset to back to factory default.
- If the reset doesn't work, you can try Debrick via uboot.