How to Retrieve Router Admin Password Using Command Prompt (Cmd)

How to Retrieve Router Admin Password Using Command Prompt (Cmd)

It's important to note that trying to retrieve someone else's router admin password without permission is illegal and unethical. However, if you've forgotten your router's admin password and need to access it, you can utilize Command Prompt (Cmd) to reset it.

Here's how you can reset the router admin password using Command Prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt by searching for 'cmd' in the Windows search bar.
2. Type 'ipconfig' and press Enter. Look for the default gateway under the Ethernet adapter or Wi-Fi section.
3. Copy the default gateway IP address and paste it into a web browser's address bar.
4. You'll be directed to the router login page. Enter the default username and password. Common default credentials are 'admin' for both username and password, but they may vary.
5. Once logged in, navigate to the Settings or Security tab to change the router's admin password to a new one that you can remember.
6. Save the new password and log out of the router admin page.

It's crucial to regularly update and keep track of your router admin password to enhance your network's security and prevent unauthorized access.