Okay, I lost my IP address and am in the process of setting up my home network. I need to configure the router and since I lost the IP address I am unable to connect. How do I resolve this problem? Well, the answer is pretty simple. Here are my options:

1. Try the standard defaults:
   • 192.168.1.1
   • 192.168.0.1
2. Reset the router to the factory defaults:
   • If you are starting from scratch this is easy. Simply press the “factory default” or “reset” button. You will probably need to go to the company’s website to find out what the default settings are. For Netgear the default router settings are usually admin/password. Once you are into your router it is highly recommended that you change your default passwords. You don’t want hackers getting into your system and changing your settings!
3. Go to the command prompt and enter the command “ipconfig”:
   I know, most people are scared of using the command prompt. But don’t worry it is easy.
   • Go to your Start Menu
   • Click on Run
   • Enter the command “cmd” — “cmd” opens a little window and you should be looking at something that looks like an old-shool DOS computer screen (black with white letters – remember way back in the day!).
   • Once you have this open, enter the command “ipconfig”
   • If you router is connected you should see some info.
     • IP address, is the IP address of your local computer.
     • Default Gateway, is the IP address or your router.

Once you have the default IP address all you need to do to connect to your router is:

1. Be sure you have you Ethernet cable (LAN connection) plugged into your computer and back into the router.
2. Entering the IP address from the information you gathered above. This should bring up a login screen — Enter your user name and password and you are in!