This document is for HP and Compaq computers with Windows 10 and Windows 8.
note:To perform some of the steps in this document you must be logged into Windows using the main administrative account. Normally this is the first account that was created when the computer was first turned on.
note:In some cases, the modem and router are combined into one device, and might be referred to as a wireless access point.
note:The information listed in the table is commonly used by popular router manufacturers. If the information is not correct for your router, check with the manufacturer.
Router Brand Name
|
Router IP Address
|
User Name
|
Password
|
3Com
|
http://192.168.1.1
|
admin
|
|
D-Link
|
http://192.168.0.1
|
admin
| |
Linksys
|
http://192.168.1.1
|
admin
|
|
Netgear
|
http://192.168.0.1
|
admin
|
password
|
note:On notebook computers, make sure the wireless device is enabled. For most notebook computers, there is an LED light or a light on a keyboard key with this symbol that glows blue when the wireless device is turned on and enabled, and glows orange when off or disabled. Some notebook computer models might use a different color scheme.
note:There are sharing settings for your Private profile, Guest or Public profile, and All networks.
note:Microsoft retired the Homegroup feature in Windows 10 April 2018 Update.
note:Homegroup might display in the menu, however the Homegroup options are no longer available. For more information, see HomeGroup Removed from Windows 10 (Version 1803) (in English) from Microsoft support.
caution:Make sure each computer with Internet access is well protected from security threats. At the minimum, each computer should have its Internet connection protected with a firewall and Windows should be updated with the latest critical updates from Microsoft Windows Update. If malicious activity comes though one computer, the activity can quickly spread through the entire network.