How to set up wi-fi router (go into settings) without the Internet

Often we see questions like these: “how to enter the router settings if there is no Internet connection”, or “how to configure the router without Internet”. In this short article, I will try to answer these questions in detail. Let’s understand what to do if there is no Internet connection, and because of this can not go into the router settings, well, and customize it.

If you are interested, I advise you to immediately read what is a router. If short and simple, it is a device that combines different devices that are connected via Wi-Fi and cable into one network, with access to the Internet (if it is connected). We connect the internet to the router and it distributes it to many devices. If it weren’t for the router, we would only be able to connect one device to the internet at home. True, depending on how we connect.

A router, is a standalone device. It can work without being connected to a computer, and without being connected to the internet. And most importantly, to enter the router settings, you do not need an Internet connection. After all, in most cases, we go into the web-interface of the router to configure it to connect to the provider. Therefore, when you connect to the router for the first time (before the configuration), you may not have access to the Internet, but we can enter the settings.

Entering the web-interface and configuring the router without an Internet connection

Most likely, you have problems with entering the router settings. Since if you have already logged into the control panel, you will be able to configure it without problems. I can say with certainty that the lack of Internet on the computer can not prevent access to the page with settings. After all, we go to the IP-address of the router, and the computer (or other device) is directly connected to the router via cable or Wi-Fi network.

Therefore, we connect to the router, look on the device itself for the address to enter the web-interface (192.168.1.1, or 192.168.0.1 should fit exactly), enter this address in any browser, and go to it. Most likely, the authorization page will appear. Enter the user name and password (factory ones are also indicated on the device itself), and get into the settings.

Moreover, it doesn’t matter at all what firm of router you have: TP-LINK, ASUS, D-LINK, ZyXEL, etc.

If you can’t get into the router settings, see the detailed instructions on how to enter the router settings, or the article with solutions to the most popular reasons: /errors-and-breakdowns/does-not-go-into-the-settings-of-the-router-for-192-168-0-1-or-192-168-1-1-1-what-to-do/.

If you have your internet (cable from your ISP) and your computer connected to a router, and you’re concerned about the lack of internet connection, it probably should be. Because, you need to go into the control panel of the router, and configure the connection to the ISP there. I already wrote about it in the article: when you configure the router writes “No Internet access”, or “Limited” and there is no connection to the Internet.

This is normal. The Internet can immediately work only if the router is already configured, or your Internet provider uses the connection technology “Dynamic IP”. In all other cases, you will have to configure it. You can see the instructions for your router on our site. Use the site search.

Conclusions

In order to enter the router settings, you don’t need an Internet connection. In most cases, we go to the control panel to configure the Internet. It is possible not to connect the Internet to the router at all. Then all devices will simply be in the local network without Internet access.

I think I managed to fully answer the question, and this information is useful to you. Have a nice day!