When you visit 192.168.1.254 to access the Plusnet Hub Manager, your web browser might display a message saying your connection isn’t private or secure. This can seem worrying but it’s safe in this case.
What causes this message?
Your Plusnet Hub uses a self-signed security certificate to encrypt the connection between your device and the hub. Here’s what that means:
- security certificates are used to prove that a website or device is trustworthy and to encrypt the data sent between your browser and that site or device
- most websites use certificates issued by trusted third-party organisations called Certificate Authorities (CAs), which your browser automatically recognises
- self-signed certificate, like the one used by your Plusnet Hub, is created and signed by the device rather than a third party. Because your browser doesn’t recognise the hub as a trusted authority, it shows a warning, even though the connection is still encrypted and secure
This is common for local devices like routers, printers, and smart home hubs that don’t need to be verified by the wider internet.
Is it safe to continue?
Yes, it is safe to proceed. The warning is just your browser being cautious because it doesn’t recognise the certificate.
The self-signed certificate still encrypts your connection, so any information you enter like your admin password or WiFi settings remains private and secure.
How to proceed using your browser
To continue using your browser, here’s how to bypass the warning:
Google Chrome
- click Advanced
- click Proceed to 192.168.1.254 (unsafe)
Microsoft Edge
- click Advanced
- click Continue to 192.168.1.254 (unsafe)
Safari
- click Show Details
- click Visit this website
- confirm by clicking Visit Website
Firefox
- click Advanced
- click Accept the Risk and Continue
