Default Router Passwords (2026)
Router manufacturers have handled default credentials in three distinct ways. Older routers used the same username and password for every unit. Then came unique passwords printed on a per-unit sticker. Now, most mesh systems have abandoned web passwords entirely in favor of phone apps. The table below covers all major brands.
Major Consumer Router Brands
| Brand | Default IP | Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR | 192.168.1.1 | admin | password | Literally the word "password", not "admin" |
| ASUS | 192.168.50.1 | admin | admin | Newer models use .50.1; older use .1.1 |
| TP-Link | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin | Newer models: set password on first login |
| Linksys | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | Velop mesh: app-only |
| D-Link | 192.168.0.1 | Admin | (blank) | Capital "A"; password field is empty |
| Belkin | 192.168.2.1 | (blank) | (blank) | Both username and password blank |
| FRITZ!Box (AVM) | 192.168.178.1 | admin | On label | Also accessible at fritz.box |
| MikroTik | 192.168.88.1 | admin | (blank) | No default password — set on first login |
| Ubiquiti UniFi | 192.168.1.1 | admin | ubnt | Managed via UniFi Controller / Network app |
| Cisco | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | Cisco RV series; enterprise uses console |
| GL.iNet | 192.168.8.1 | admin | goodlife | Or set on first login on newer models |
| Tenda | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin | |
| Mercusys | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin | TP-Link budget sub-brand |
| Cudy | 192.168.10.1 | admin | admin | Also accessible at cudy.net |
| Xiaomi Mi Router | 192.168.31.1 | admin | Set on first login | No default password — created during setup |
| Huawei (WiFi) | 192.168.3.1 | admin | Set on first login | 4G CPE uses 192.168.8.1: admin/admin |
| Zyxel | 192.168.1.1 | admin | 1234 | Some models: admin/admin |
| ZTE | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin | |
| Netis | 192.168.1.1 | (none) | (none) | Many models have no login at all |
| Motorola | 192.168.0.1 | admin | motorola | Some models use "password" |
| Actiontec | 192.168.1.1 | admin | (blank) | Common in CenturyLink/Frontier installs |
| Arris | 192.168.0.1 | admin | password | Very common gateway in cable ISP installs |
| Sagemcom | 192.168.1.1 | admin | On label | Common in European ISP installs |
| Edimax | 192.168.0.1 | admin | 1234 |
ISP-Provided Gateways
ISP gateways often have unique per-unit passwords. Check the physical label first — it is almost always there.
| ISP | Default IP | Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 10.0.0.1 | admin | password | xFi app recommended; web admin limited |
| AT&T | 192.168.1.254 | Device Access Code on label | Every unit unique — no generic default | |
| Spectrum | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | Newer units: unique label password |
| Verizon Fios | 192.168.1.1 | admin | On label | Unique per device |
| Cox | 192.168.0.1 | admin | password | Panoramic WiFi: Cox app preferred |
| Frontier | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | Former FiOS areas: Verizon-style equipment |
| CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber | 192.168.0.1 | admin | On label | |
| Optimum (Altice) | 192.168.1.1 | admin | password | |
| Windstream / Kinetic | 192.168.1.1 | admin | On label | Calix and Greenwave gateways |
| Mediacom | 192.168.100.1 | admin | On label or "password" | Arris and Technicolor gateways |
| WOW! (WideOpenWest) | 192.168.0.1 | admin | password | |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 192.168.12.1 | T-Mobile app | Admin portal secondary; app is primary | |
| Starlink | 192.168.100.1 | Starlink app only | No username/password — app-managed | |
| HughesNet | 192.168.0.1 | admin | On label | System Control Center at 192.168.0.1 |
Mesh WiFi Systems
Most mesh systems use phone apps tied to an account. There is no traditional admin password because authentication happens through your cloud account.
| System | How to Access | Web Panel? |
|---|---|---|
| Google / Nest WiFi | Google Home app → Google account | No |
| Eero (Amazon) | Eero app → Amazon account | No |
| NETGEAR Nighthawk | 192.168.1.1 or Nighthawk app | Yes: admin / password |
| NETGEAR Orbi | orbilogin.com or Orbi app | Yes: admin / password |
| ASUS ZenWiFi | 192.168.50.1 or ASUS app | Yes: admin / admin |
| TP-Link Deco | Deco app → TP-Link ID | No |
| Linksys Velop | Linksys app | No |
Specialty / Pro Routers
| Brand | Default IP | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MikroTik RouterOS | 192.168.88.1 | admin / (blank) via WebFig or Winbox | Mandatory password change on first login |
| Ubiquiti UniFi | 192.168.1.1 | UniFi Network app or controller | Cloud key or self-hosted controller |
| AVM FRITZ!Box | 192.168.178.1 | fritz.box / label password | Most feature-complete consumer router OS |
| Synology Router | 192.168.1.1 | SRM (Synology Router Manager) — set on first login | No default — wizard on first boot |
| GL.iNet | 192.168.8.1 | admin / goodlife (or set on first login) | Popular travel and VPN router |
More Consumer Brands
| Brand | Default IP | Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wavlink | wifi.wavlink.com | admin | admin | Also 192.168.10.1; popular budget brand |
| Totolink | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | SE Asia, Middle East popular |
| Reyee (Ruijie) | 192.168.110.1 | admin | Set on first login | Growing global brand; unique .110.1 IP |
| Keenetic | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | Popular in Russia/CIS; my.keenetic.net |
| DrayTek | 192.168.1.1 | admin | (blank) | UK/Europe business-grade |
| Peplink | 192.168.50.1 | admin | (blank) | Multi-WAN and cellular failover |
| TP-Link Deco | 192.168.68.1 | Deco app (TP-Link ID) | App-managed mesh system | |
More ISP Gateways
| Brand / Model | ISPs | Admin IP | Credentials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitron | Cox, Rogers, Shaw | 192.168.100.1 | cusadmin / password |
| Technicolor | AT&T, Cox, WOW | Varies by model | admin / password or label |
| 2Wire / Pace | AT&T DSL (legacy) | 192.168.1.254 | blank / System Password on label |
| Calix GigaSpire | Windstream, CenturyLink, small ISPs | 192.168.1.1 | admin / label password |
| AT&T BGW320 | AT&T Fiber | 192.168.1.254 | blank / Device Access Code on label |
| Verizon G3100 | Verizon Fios | 192.168.1.1 | no username / label password |
When the Default Password Doesn't Work
1. Check the physical label. Bottom or back of the router — unique password sticker is present on virtually all post-2018 hardware.
2. Try common fallbacks. Even unlisted brands usually use one of: admin/admin, admin/password, admin/(blank), (blank)/(blank), admin/1234.
3. Check saved browser passwords. Chrome/Edge: Settings → Passwords → search "192.168".
4. Factory reset. Find the pinhole reset button on the back. Hold it with a paperclip for 10–15 seconds while the router is powered on. All settings — including the admin password — return to factory defaults. You will need to reconfigure WiFi name, WiFi password, and any other custom settings after the reset. See the full password recovery guide for more options.