192.168.2.1 — Belkin Router Login
Belkin has the most unusual default login in the entire router world: there is no username and no password. Not "admin/admin", not "admin/password", not a code on a sticker. Just... blank. Leave both fields empty and click Submit. If you've been trying every password combination you can think of and getting nowhere, this is almost certainly why.
Belkin also chose a different IP subnet from everyone else. While 192.168.1.1 (NETGEAR, ASUS, Linksys) and 192.168.0.1 (D-Link, TP-Link) are the two big camps, Belkin sits at 192.168.2.1. The only reason this matters is that if you type 192.168.1.1 expecting to reach your Belkin, you'll get nothing.
Wait — Is Belkin Still a Thing?
Sort of. Belkin as a company still exists, but Foxconn acquired them in 2018, and the consumer router business effectively merged into Linksys (which Belkin had already acquired in 2013). New standalone Belkin routers haven't been released in years. But there are still millions of Belkin routers running in homes worldwide — the N150, N300, N450, N600, and AC series are particularly common.
If your Belkin is still working fine, there's no urgency to replace it — but do know that firmware updates have stopped for most models. Security patches aren't coming. If you're concerned about that, consider upgrading to a current Linksys router (Belkin's spiritual successor) or any modern WiFi 6 router.
The No-Password Security Problem
Having no admin password means anyone connected to your WiFi can access 192.168.2.1 and change your settings. They could redirect your DNS to a malicious server, disable your WiFi security, set up port forwarding to expose your devices, or just change the password and lock you out of your own router.
If you've never set an admin password on your Belkin, do it now:
- Login at
192.168.2.1(blank credentials) - Go to System Settings or Administration
- Find the admin password field
- Set a strong password and save
Write it down somewhere safe — if you forget it, you'll need to factory reset (hold the Reset button for 10+ seconds) which wipes everything including WiFi settings.
Changing WiFi Password on a Belkin
The interface varies slightly between models, but the general path:
- Login at 192.168.2.1
- Navigate to Wireless or WiFi in the left sidebar
- Click on Security (some models) or look for the password field directly
- Change the WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key
- Make sure security mode is set to WPA2-Personal — not WEP, not "open", not WPA-only
- Click Apply/Save
Your devices will all disconnect and need the new password to reconnect.
Belkin Models You Might Have
| Model | WiFi | When It Was Popular | Still Usable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| N150 (F9K1001) | 802.11n | ~2011 | Very slow by today's standards. Replace if possible |
| N300 (F9K1002) | 802.11n | ~2011 | Fine for basic browsing, struggles with streaming |
| N450 (F9K1105) | Dual-band N | ~2012 | Decent for light use |
| N600 (F9K1102) | Dual-band N | ~2012 | Reasonable for a small apartment |
| AC750 (F9K1116) | 802.11ac | ~2014 | Entry-level AC, okay for 1-2 rooms |
| AC1200 (F9K1113) | 802.11ac | ~2014 | Best of the Belkin era. Still functional |
| AC1750 (F9K1119) | 802.11ac | ~2015 | Decent. No firmware updates though |
When 192.168.2.1 Won't Load
You're using a different router now. If someone added a newer router and relegated the Belkin to a closet (or it's unplugged entirely), 192.168.2.1 won't respond. Run ipconfig (Windows) or check your WiFi settings to see what your actual default gateway is — it might be 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 now.
The Belkin is plugged into another router's LAN port. In this setup, the Belkin might have been assigned a different IP by the upstream router. It's acting as a switch/access point rather than the main gateway. Connect directly to the Belkin's WiFi (look for the Belkin SSID) to reach it.
Try http://router instead. Belkin routers respond to the hostname "router" on the local network. Some models handle this more reliably than the IP address.
Power cycle it. Belkin routers of this era can freeze up, especially if they've been running nonstop for months. Unplug for 30 seconds, plug back in, wait a full minute, then try again.