This page shows how to change the LAN IP Address on the Dlink DES-6500 router.
Other Dlink DES-6500 Guides
This is the ip address guide for the Dlink DES-6500. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink DES-6500 - Dlink DES-6500 Login Instructions
- Dlink DES-6500 - Dlink DES-6500 User Manual
- Dlink DES-6500 - How to change the DNS settings on a Dlink DES-6500 router
- Dlink DES-6500 - How to Reset the Dlink DES-6500
- Dlink DES-6500 - Dlink DES-6500 Screenshots
- Dlink DES-6500 - Information About the Dlink DES-6500 Router
What is the LAN IP Address of a Router
The LAN IP Address of a router is also known as its internal IP address. It is also the IP address that you connect to when you want to configure your router. It is only useful from inside your network and has no use from the Internet side.
Routers have 2 IP addresses: an internal ip address and an external ip address. The external IP address is assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider, or ISP, and is generally not something that you can change. The internal IP address is set to a default value at the factory but can be changed if you want.
Common internal IP addresses for routers are:
- 192.168.0.1
- 192.168.1.1
- 10.0.0.1
It is generally a good idea to make the last number of your router's internal IP address a '1', as in 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1. This is not necessary, but many people do it and it makes it a bit easier to remember which IP address is assigned to your router. If you want to change the internal IP address of your router, this guide shows you how.
Login To The Dlink DES-6500
To get started configuring the Dlink DES-6500 LAN page you need to login to your router. If you are already logged in you can skip this step.
To login to the Dlink DES-6500, follow our Dlink DES-6500 Login Guide.
Change the LAN IP Address on a Dlink DES-6500
If you followed our login guide above then you should see this screen.
When you want to change your IP Address, the address you see while inside your network, first log into the Dlink DES-6500. This should place you on the Device Status page. First you want to click the file labeled Configuration, then IP Address under this.
Configure the LAN section of your Dlink DES-6500
Once on this new page, find the box labeled IP Address and enter the new address you have chosen for your Router. We suggest using 192.168.0.1
The Subnet Mask should almost always be at 255.255.255.0, so don't change this.
Finally, click Apply when you are finished.
Possible Problems when Changing your LAN IP Address
When you change your LAN IP Address you are making a fundamental change to how your network functions and all computers on your network will be affected. You will lose your Internet connection when you apply these changes. Your router may reboot and require a couple of minutes to start responding again.
Also note that some computers may need to be rebooted after you make this change before they can talk to the router or on the Internet again.
Other Dlink DES-6500 Info
Don't forget about our other Dlink DES-6500 info that you might be interested in.
This is the ip address guide for the Dlink DES-6500. We also have the following guides for the same router:
- Dlink DES-6500 - Dlink DES-6500 Login Instructions
- Dlink DES-6500 - Dlink DES-6500 User Manual
- Dlink DES-6500 - How to change the DNS settings on a Dlink DES-6500 router
- Dlink DES-6500 - How to Reset the Dlink DES-6500
- Dlink DES-6500 - Dlink DES-6500 Screenshots
- Dlink DES-6500 - Information About the Dlink DES-6500 Router