030-300554 Rev. A
16
June 2008
Verizon FiOS Router (Model 9100EM)
User Guide
6.
ACCESSING YOUR ROUTER
6.1
Logging on to Your Router
This section explains the logon procedures for your Verizon Broadband Router. This procedure should be used any
time you want to access or make changes to the Router’s configurable settings, such as wireless security and firewall.
IMPORTANT:
Your Router is capable of automatically sensing protocol type (DHCP or PPPoE). This process is
designed to start after you have connected the Router. To access your Router, your PC must be configured for
DHCP. Refer to your Windows help screen for information on configuring your computer for DHCP. At your PC,
click
Start
, then click
Help
to access the Windows help screen.
To log on to the Router, start your Web browser, and then type the following IP address in the browser’s address
bar:
http://192.168.1.1
After you type the IP address, press
Enter
on your keyboard. The following screen will display the message:
This is your first login to the Management Console. Use http://192.168.1.1 in order to access the Router’s
Management Console. To conveniently access the Management Console, you can click Add to Favorites. You
should make sure that cookies are enabled in the browser. To enable cookies, go to Tools->Internet Options-
>Privacy->Advanced.
Click
OK
in the
Welcome
screen.
