In the world of home networking, there is a distinct pleasure in finding a piece of hardware that punches above its weight class. It’s the thrill of the "sleeper"—a budget device that, with the right software, can run with the big dogs.
Depending on how you configure the firmware in the admin settings dashboard, the firmware completely changes how the device behaves:
While the router is plugged in, press and hold the reset button with a paperclip. Hold it for 10 to 15 seconds until the LED lights flash. Release the button and let the router reboot. Set a Static IP If you cannot access the setup page after a reset: Go to your computer's network adapter settings. Set a static IP of 192.168.10.2. Set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Set the gateway to 192.168.10.1. Try opening 192.168.10.1 in your browser again. To help you get your router running perfectly, let me know: Is your router currently stuck on a specific light color?
