subject: Basic Ip Address 192.168.2.1 [print this page] There are two types of network in the cyber world-private and public. 192.168.2.1 is an IP address which can also be written as 19216821 which is the same as so many others. One thing that sets this address apart from the others is it can be used only as a private network. Public network is one where small networks can communicate with one another via the world wide web. And a private network is mainly comprised of small devices within a particular network. In simpler words, it is a broadband which is used for residential or home purposes has this IP address as its factory default.
As mentioned before, there are two kinds of networks private and public. Similarly there are private and public Ip addresses too. To draw parallels between the real world and the virtual world, the IP addresses can be compared to phone numbers. The public phone numbers (public IP addresses) are listed in a directory whereas the private phone numbers (private IP addresses) are hidden.
The IP address 192.168.2.1 is a Class C private IPv4 network address for access points, routers and other network devices put together by the brands SMC, Belkin and other manufacturers. The advantage of this address is any brand, any network or any computer's settings can be customized to this address. The reason, this address is so popular is because it can be used to change usernames and passwords which is benefecial for the security of the computer as whole.
IP addresses can be used over and over again which may cause problems within a network. For instance, the same address can be used on more than one address and it will lead to IP address conflict and will lead to interference in the working of the Internet. There is an Internet Assigned Numbers Authority which assigns IP addresses to different networks. There are three major blocks of IP addresses for private networks:
10.0.0.0-10.255.255.255 (10/8 prefix)
192.168.0.0- 192.168.255.255 (192.168/16 prefix)
172.16.0.0- 172.31.255.255 (172.16/ 12 prefix)
Routers are important in setting up broadband connections. But they are also used in operational networking and strategic games which involve many players. The exception is the IP address 192.168.1.1 since it is considered the most widely used and single IP address. Its use is not just restricted to regular networks but also in broadband routers.
Mostly a residential or a private network requires two IP addresses- one for internal network (home) known as LAN and the other for external (internet) connection known as WAN. Finding the IP address is not too difficult. It is also very useful when one needs to fix the configuration or to fix the troubleshooting. For instance, some routers use 192.168.2.1 while others use 192.168.1.1.
The deal breaker with this IP address is it is better if left alone in the smooth functioning in the Internet. Inexperienced users should not try medddling with it. If there is any malfunctioning, it is advisable to send the computer to a dealer or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
