The Internet Protocol Address (IP Address) is a set of rules or methods through which the data is sent from one computer to another. It is in the form of a numerical value.

Generally, people have no idea about the IP Address. But there are many people, who want to learn about the uses, configurations and other technical aspects of the IP Addresses including admin panel, ADSL, modem or router.

10.0.0.0.1 IP Address 
10.0.0.0.1 IP Address is an exceptional IP address for the class A private network, mostly used by Comcast, Xfinity Routers and NetGear.

Other IP Addresses are 192.168.0.01 and 192.168.1.1.

USES OF 10.0.0.0.1 IP ADDRESS
You can use 10.0.0.0.1 in the following ways:

  • SET UP YOUR OWN NETWORK: After login into 10.0.0.0.1, you can set up your home or company’s local network. In other words, we refer to it as network management options, like WLAN, LAN and WAN settings.
  • MANAGE AND RUN PPPoE: You can denote multiple connections of computers on an Ethernet LAN to a remote site through a modem by managing PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet).
  • CONFIGURE MAC: A device can be identified from other devices on a similar local network by configuring MAC (Media Access Control).
  • SET UP DSL (DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE): You can connect your devices to the internet at a high speed through telephone lines.
  • CONFIGURE DHCP: You can have centralized management of the allocation of the internet by configuring DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). You can also view which client is connected to the broadband service.
  • CONFIGURE DNS: While accessing internet sites, you can configure DNS (Domain Name System) and Proxy settings. You can also configure encryption type and network security options.
  • CONTROL BANDWIDTH: You can control minimum or maximum bandwidth for each device using IP QoS under the admin panel to reduce the impact caused when the connection is under heavy load.

HOW TO LOGIN INTO 10.0.0.0.1 GATEWAY 
To control the above features, you have to follow these directions for xfinity login into 10.0.0.0.1:

    Open a web browser on your mobile phone, laptop, tablet or desktop computer. 
    Type http://10.0.0.0.1 in the URL tab by accessing the admin panel.

NOTE: Bear in mind that the default username and password differ from your Wi-Fi name and password.
  • You will be instructed to change your network name and password for your own security for the initial set-up of your router/modem device.
  • But in case you forgot login details, just click on factory settings to get the default login details.
  • Now just click login and you will get access to control all the features.
  • You can configure your desired settings.

STEPS FOR CHANGING WI-FI NAME AND PASSWORD FOR SECURITY REASONS:
  • Login into your admin panel by typing 10.0.0.0.1 in the web browser.
  • Click ‘gateway’ on the left side menu.
  • Then click on ‘connection’ and then click on’ Wi-Fi’.
  • You will find SSID below private Wi-Fi with the ‘Edit’ option to change your name and password.

ULTIMATE FEATURES OF USING 10.0.0.0.1
  • You can set up security features and parental control especially when you are living with children by followings these instructions:
    SETTING UP FIREWALL USING 10.0.0.0.1 GATEWAY:
    A firewall is like a shield that protects your personal information and saves you and your family from cybercrimes.

  • After login in your admin homepage, click on gateway option.
  • Then click on Firewall option to choose IPv4 or IPv6.
  • Choose from the following 4 options:
  1. Maximum or high security
  2. Typical or medium security
  3. Minimum or low security (it is the default firewall setting).
  4. Custom security
Select your preferred firewall settings and click ‘Save’

NOTE: Keep in mind that having more than one Firewall can affect your internet experience as it will cause interference.

  • SETTING UP PARENTAL GUIDANCE AND CONTROLS: As you know that internet is a home of malicious and obscene content which can affect the mind of children. So, you can set up parental control through your admin panel by setting the time of their device and internet usage, inhibit or allow preferred sites.