ZTE Router Login

ZTE is a major Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer — you may not see their brand name on a retail box, but their hardware powers a large share of ISP-deployed home gateways globally. If your ISP gave you a router and you see "ZTE" printed on it or in the model number, you likely have a ZXHN series gateway. ZTE also makes the MF series of 4G/LTE mobile routers and home hotspots.

The admin address is almost always 192.168.1.1. Default credentials vary: consumer models shipped directly to end users typically use admin / admin, while ISP-deployed models may use credentials set by the ISP (often printed on the label rather than a universal default). If admin/admin doesn't work, check the sticker on the back of the unit.

ZTE Router Admin: 192.168.1.1
Username: admin  |  Password: admin or on device label

Default Credentials by Series

SeriesUsernamePasswordNotes
ZXHN H108N / H108LadminadminCommon DSL gateway
ZXHN H298A / H298NadminOn device labelFibre gateway, label password
ZXHN F670L / F680adminadmin or labelGPON fibre ONT+router
MF286 / MF289 (4G Home)adminadmin4G LTE home router
ISP-branded ZTEISP-setOn label or ISP-setVaries — check sticker

How to Log In

  1. Connect to the ZTE WiFi or via ethernet
  2. Open a browser and go to http://192.168.1.1
  3. Enter admin as the username
  4. Enter admin as the password — or the password printed on the device label
  5. ZTE's interface is minimal but functional — WiFi, WAN settings, and device management are the main sections

ZTE's Role in ISP Networks

ZTE is one of the top two GPON (fibre-to-the-home) equipment suppliers globally, alongside Huawei. ISPs in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America deploy ZTE equipment extensively. In some markets, ISPs configure the admin credentials and restrict access to prevent customers from changing WAN settings. If the standard admin/admin doesn't work on an ISP-provided ZTE, call your ISP — they may need to unlock access or provide the credentials.

Change WiFi Password

  1. Log in at 192.168.1.1
  2. Navigate to Network → WLAN → WLAN Basic (or similar, varies by model)
  3. Find the Pre-Shared Key or Password field
  4. Update the password and click Apply

Troubleshooting

ProblemFix
admin/admin rejectedISP set a custom password — check label on device, or call your ISP
192.168.1.1 not reachableSome ZTE models use 192.168.0.1 — check the label for the gateway IP
Can't change settings (grayed out)ISP-locked firmware — contact ISP for access
Forgot passwordFactory reset: hold reset button 10+ seconds

Factory Reset

Press and hold the reset button (usually on the back, recessed) for 10–15 seconds with the unit powered on. The LEDs will flash and the device reboots. After reset, credentials return to the factory default — admin/admin on consumer models, or the printed label on ISP-deployed units.