What router uses 192.168.178.1?

192.168.178.1 is the default admin IP for all AVM FRITZ!Box routers. FRITZ!Box routers are made by AVM, a German company, and are the most popular home routers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The same admin panel is also accessible via the hostname fritz.box.

What is the FRITZ!Box default password?

FRITZ!Box does not have a universal default password. Every unit has a unique password printed on the label on the back or bottom of the device, labelled as 'FRITZ!Box password' or 'Kennwort'. There is no shared factory password across all units.

How do I access my FRITZ!Box remotely?

AVM offers MyFRITZ!, a free dynamic DNS and remote access service. Enable it under Internet > MyFRITZ! Account. This gives your FRITZ!Box a permanent internet hostname. You can then access the admin panel remotely via myfritz.net, and use the built-in VPN (WireGuard or IPSec) to tunnel into your home network.

192.168.178.1 — FRITZ!Box Router Login

Open FRITZ!Box admin: fritz.box

Or type directly: 192.168.178.1 · Not FRITZ!Box? Try 192.168.1.1

About 192.168.178.1

192.168.178.1 is the default gateway IP for all AVM FRITZ!Box routers — a unique address that AVM chose to avoid collisions with the 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.0.1 addresses used by other manufacturers. AVM also provides the hostname fritz.box as a more memorable alternative: the FRITZ!Box intercepts DNS lookups for fritz.box locally and redirects to the admin panel, so typing fritz.box in any browser on the local network works regardless of whether you know the IP.

FRITZ!Box runs FRITZ!OS, one of the most feature-complete home router operating systems available. It integrates WiFi, DECT telephony, DECT smart home control, VPN, media server, NAS, and home automation into a single unified interface — all far beyond what most consumer routers offer.

All FRITZ!Box Models Use the Same IP

Model	Connection	WiFi	Notable Features
FRITZ!Box 7590 AX	VDSL/Supervectoring	WiFi 6 (AX6000)	Flagship DSL model, 4x4 WiFi 6
FRITZ!Box 7530 AX	VDSL	WiFi 6 (AX3000)	Mid-range DSL, popular in Germany
FRITZ!Box 6591 Cable	DOCSIS cable	WiFi 6 (AX6000)	Cable provider version
FRITZ!Box 6660 Cable	DOCSIS 3.1	WiFi 6 (AX6000)	Multi-gigabit cable
FRITZ!Box 5530 Fiber	SFP fiber (10G)	WiFi 6E (AXE6000)	Pure fiber, 10G WAN
FRITZ!Box 4060	Ethernet/fiber	WiFi 6E (AXE6000)	Tri-band, 2.5G LAN
FRITZ!Repeater 3000 AX	Mesh extender	WiFi 6 (AX6000)	Mesh node for FRITZ!Mesh

How to Log In

Connect to your FRITZ!Box network via WiFi or Ethernet
Open a browser and go to fritz.box or 192.168.178.1
Enter the FRITZ!Box password from the label on the device (not your WiFi password — a separate "FRITZ!Box Kennwort" / "FRITZ!Box password")
The FRITZ!OS dashboard opens showing network overview, connected devices, and internet connection status

FRITZ!OS Interface — What's Inside

Home Network → Network — All connected devices with IP addresses and MAC addresses. Set static IP assignments (IP reservations) here. The network map shows wired vs wireless connections and signal strength.

Home Network → Wireless (WLAN) — WiFi name and password for 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz (on 6E models). Guest network settings. WPA3 toggle. Scheduled WiFi shutoff. Band steering (called "Wi-Fi network mode").

Internet → Permit Access — Port forwarding (called "port sharing" in FRITZ!OS), dynamic DNS, and IPv6 firewall rules. More flexible than most consumer routers.

Internet → MyFRITZ! Account — Free AVM remote access service. Gives your box a permanent internet hostname (yourdevice.myfritz.net) and enables remote admin panel access, remote file access (FRITZ!NAS), and VPN.

Telephony — FRITZ!Box natively supports VoIP (SIP) phone lines and DECT cordless phones. Configure phone numbers, answering machine, fax, and call blocking. Unique to FRITZ!Box among consumer routers.

Smart Home — FRITZ!DECT smart plugs, radiator thermostats, door sensors, and DECT buttons are controlled directly through FRITZ!OS. No third-party hub or cloud required.

System → FRITZ!OS Update — Firmware update check and auto-update scheduling. AVM maintains firmware updates for FRITZ!Box models for many years — models from 2016 still receive security patches in 2026.

VPN on FRITZ!Box

FRITZ!Box includes a built-in VPN server — no separate hardware or paid service required. Two protocols are supported:

WireGuard (recommended) — Available on all current FRITZ!Box models. Configured under Internet → Permit Access → VPN (WireGuard). FRITZ!OS generates a QR code for phone setup and a config file for computers. Fast, modern, and simple.

IPSec/IKEv2 — Legacy protocol for compatibility with older clients. Configure under Internet → Permit Access → VPN (IPSec). Requires MyFRITZ! for remote hostname unless you have a static IP.

FRITZ!Mesh — Whole-Home WiFi

FRITZ!Box routers and FRITZ!Repeaters support AVM's FRITZ!Mesh system. The main FRITZ!Box acts as the mesh master. Add FRITZ!Repeaters by pressing the WPS button on both devices — they auto-negotiate backhaul and join the mesh. All nodes appear in Home Network → Mesh. Wired Ethernet backhaul is supported for maximum performance by connecting repeaters via Ethernet to the main box.

The mesh shares a single WiFi name across all nodes. FRITZ!OS handles device roaming automatically based on signal strength.

Troubleshooting

fritz.box not loading: This hostname only resolves from inside your FRITZ!Box network. If you are on a different network (e.g., connected to a secondary router behind the FRITZ!Box), fritz.box may not resolve. Use 192.168.178.1 directly instead.

FRITZ!Box behind another router: If your FRITZ!Box is in IP client mode (set up behind a main router), its IP is assigned by the outer router's DHCP and is no longer 192.168.178.1. Check the outer router's connected devices list to find the current FRITZ!Box IP.

Forgot password: Factory reset by holding the reset button for 10 seconds. After reset, use the password printed on the device label.

FRITZ!OS in German: If you bought a German-market FRITZ!Box, the interface defaults to German. Go to System → Sprache und Region (Language and Region) to switch to English — though not all languages are available on all regional firmware builds.