The reason why 10.0.0.1 is such a popular choice for router manufacturers is because it falls within the reserved range of private IP addresses (which includes all addresses from 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.). It cannot be used to communicate with devices outside of your home network. Also Read: Reset a Router to Its Factory Defaults to Access the Router's Settings Pageġ0.0.0.1 is a private IP address, which means it can only be used inside a private network (like your home).
