| Quick answer: 192.168.2.1 is best known as the Belkin router address. Classic Belkin routers have no default password at all, so you open http://192.168.2.1, leave the password blank, and click submit. SMC, Edimax, and some US Robotics units also use it. |
192.168.2.1 stands slightly apart from the usual .0.1 and .1.1 gateways. Belkin adopted it as its house address, and a handful of other makers followed, which is why it feels familiar to long-time Belkin owners but unusual to everyone else.
The quirk that surprises most people is the login itself. Traditional Belkin firmware ships with no password, so the admin panel opens with an empty field rather than admin and admin.
Brands That Use 192.168.2.1
| Brand | Username | Password | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belkin | (blank) | (blank) | belkin.com/support |
| SMC | admin or cusadmin | on label | smc.com |
| Edimax | admin | 1234 | edimax.com |
Logging Into a Belkin Router
- Connect to the Belkin Wi-Fi or plug in a cable.
- Open http://192.168.2.1 or the name http://router.
- Leave the password blank and click Submit or Login.
- Set an admin password now if the router prompts you, then open Wi-Fi settings.
The Blank Password Catch
Because old Belkin units accept a blank password, anyone on your network can open the panel until you set one. Adding an admin password should be the first thing you do after signing in.
Newer Belkin models, and the Linksys firmware that replaced some of them after the brand changed hands, may instead ask you to create a password during setup.
If 192.168.2.1 Does Not Load
Most failures here trace back to the wrong subnet. If your computer was handed a 192.168.1.x address, it cannot see a 192.168.2.1 router until it reconnects to the Belkin network.
Belkin firmware was also known for occasional lockups. If the page half loads or times out, unplug the router for thirty seconds and reconnect a single device before trying again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the password for 192.168.2.1?
On classic Belkin routers there is no password, so you leave the field blank. SMC and Edimax units differ, with Edimax often using admin and 1234. Check your label to be sure.
Is 192.168.2.1 a Belkin address?
Most often, yes. Belkin made it their standard gateway. A few other brands such as SMC and Edimax use it too, but Belkin is the name people associate with 192.168.2.1.
Can I open it as http://router?
Yes, many Belkin units respond to the name http://router while you are connected to them. If the name fails to resolve, the numeric 192.168.2.1 always works.