Routers are also called routers or routers, and although many people confuse them, they are different than a modem and a WiFi access point. Its function is that of making interconnections between computers who work within a network. They can be used in homes, small offices and large companies, where their sizes vary greatly.
Before starting, it is important to know that router brands vary and also their updating; so it is important that you know the model of your router. But there are very similar steps with which you will reach your goal and they are the ones we will explain to you today.
Find out the IP address of your router
The first thing you will find out is what your router address is. There is a default address for most. Could be 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. If neither of these two directions works for you, do the following:
- On the desktop, press the " Start”.
- Insert " CMD” in the search engine.
- At the command line, type ¨ipconfig¨ I awarded sending.
- Locate the data with your router's IP address.
Now you have to open your browser of preference and in the search bar write the assigned IP address. It's time to enter the name and password you've probably already established. This will allow you to access the router configuration.
In case you haven't customized the data to enter your router, you should know that there is also a default configuration to achieve this. As you read earlier, you need to locate the IP address of the router in question. Then apply the steps already described. When the user asks you must enter ¨adm¨ and in the password space enter 123456.
Step by step to update the firmware of a router
Generally, you have to go to his administration and in the option " Update " you will be able to find out which firmware version you are currently using. At this point you have to press where it says ¨Sfoglia¨ in so you can upload the file with the latest firmware version. Double click. Push the button " Update " and confirm that you are sure of this action.
The update process will start which takes a few minutes. It is very important not to interrupt this process to avoid damage to the firmware. When the update is complete, the computer will ask you to restart the router. As soon as it is restarted, the main page will open where you will be able to confirm what you have just done.
There are router brands where updating the firmware is very easy, almost automatic. Therefore, it is worth checking whether the router is up to date or not before doing this process.
Suppose you are using an ASUS RT-AC3200 brand router. With this type of router, it's easy to know when an update is needed, as a flashing exclamation point appears to alert you. When you press it, a message pops up announcing that you have a new update. All you have to do is hit the "Update" button.
You will see on your screen all the information on solutions to possible problems that the version you were using had but which have been solved with the new version you just logged in. It will also introduce you to new features that you can enjoy from now on.
Updating a router usually takes a few minutes. During the process it will restart as mentioned above, this allows it to load the new configuration.
These are some examples you could use as a guide for update correctly the firmware of your router and be updated with your device.
