SOHO router has a public digital modem interface to connect to the ISP and a private Ethernet interface on the LAN
both must be configured with an IP address and a subnet mask
LAN interface is the address used by hosts as the default gateway parameter
also the address used to access the router’s web management interface
E.g., https://192.168.0.1 or https://192.168.1.1
router’s public interface IP address is determined by the ISP
public interface is dynamically configured using the ISP’s DHCP server
Some Internet access packages assign a static IP or offer an option to pay for a static address
Configure a SOHO Router
connect a computer to one of the device’s RJ45 ports or join its wireless network using the default name (identified by a sticker on the back of the unit)
Make sure the computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically
Wait for the DHCP server running on the router to allocate a valid IP address to the computer
Use a browser to open the device’s management URL
could be an IP address or a host/domain name:
http://192.168.0.1 or http://www.routerlogin.com
might use HTTPS rather than unencrypted HTTP
If you cannot connect, check that the computer’s IP address is in the same range as the router’s LAN IP
Enter the default administrator username and password
management software will prompt you to choose a new administrator password
Most appliances use a wizard-based setup to connect to the Internet
public IP address and DSL/cable link parameters are normally self-configuring
If manual configuration is required, obtain the settings from your ISP
can also use the management console to view line status and the system log
might be required by the ISP to troubleshoot any issues with the connection