I know this sounds awefully simple question.
In order to login to my router's web interface, I need to use a port address!!
i.e. From a Chrome browser, using 192.168.1.1 does not work; so to connect to the router I need to use 192.168.1.1:8000
I have not seen this on a router before. Anybody know why? Why is it like that and can it be turned off to act like a 'normal' router ? Thanks for your help.
Brand, model?
It is a Nucom RU5000NU issued by Movistar ISP in Chile!!
http://www.taringa.net/comunidades/chile/6642190/Info-Config…
I think this website says if you use the port 8000 that is admin mode? And the normal IP should take you to the settings page. Not too great with my Spanish though lol
Nice one miicah, pretty well spot on.
The spanish (translated) says that the 192.168.1.1 is for basic configuration and that the 192.168.1.1:8000 is for the advancted configuration. The password and username in the article are exactly the same as what we use, so I should probably change it (people would have to guess WAN (public) address tho!!.
I will check again, but I was pretty sure that 192.168.1.1 does not work, only 192.168.1.1:8000 works. That's what confuses me. But will confirm.
you can also check if the router appears as a device in the control panel; that way all you need to do is click on the device to access the portal; or also try an app if there is one
Didn't think of that, will give it a go, thanks.
If you do not specify the port number, the web browser will automatically connect to port 80.
Maybe look if there is a setting to change your router's interface to be served to port 80 instead of port 8000.