Router Passwords – Default Login by Brand
Find default router usernames, passwords, and login IPs. Select a brand or type in the search box. Always check the sticker on your device—models can differ. Change the default password after first login.
Search or select a brand
Pick a brand from the list to show only that brand’s defaults, or search by brand name, IP, username, or password.
| Brand | Default IP | Username | Password | Usage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Select a brand above to show only that brand’s default logins. Usage (%) is an approximate popularity reference—always verify on the device label.
Quick reference (common brands)
| Brand | Default IP | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | 192.168.0.1 / 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| D-Link | 192.168.0.1 | admin | (blank) or admin |
| NETGEAR | 192.168.1.1 / routerlogin.net | admin | password |
| Tenda | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin |
| ZTE | 192.168.1.1 / 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin |
| Huawei | 192.168.1.1 / 192.168.8.1 | admin | admin or sticker |
| Asus | 192.168.50.1 / 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Linksys | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Belkin | 192.168.2.1 | (blank) | (blank) or admin |
| ZyXEL | 192.168.1.1 | admin / — | 1234 |
| Ubiquiti | 192.168.1.1 | ubnt | ubnt |
| MikroTik | 192.168.88.1 | admin | (blank) |
| Xiaomi / Mi | 192.168.31.1 | admin | (first login) |
| Arris | 192.168.0.1 | admin | password |
Important Notes
- Many routers use admin / admin or admin with a blank password.
- Newer models may ask you to set a password on first login (no default).
- Check the sticker on the bottom or back of the router for the exact IP and credentials.
- After logging in, change the admin password in the router settings for security.
How to change the Wi‑Fi password
- Connect to your router (Wi‑Fi or Ethernet) and open the login IP from the table (e.g.
http://192.168.1.1). - Sign in with the default username/password (or the one on the sticker).
- Open Wireless, Wi‑Fi, or WLAN settings.
- Set a new network password (WPA2 or WPA3). Optionally rename the SSID.
- Save / Apply, then reconnect every device with the new password.
- Test speed afterward with HomeSpeed.
More security tips: How to Protect Your WiFi.
How to change the router admin password
Default logins like admin/admin are widely known. After first login, go to Administration, System, or Management and set a strong unique admin password (different from Wi‑Fi). Write it down safely. If you forget it later, you must factory-reset the router.
Port forwarding (games, camera, NAS)
Port forwarding sends internet traffic on a chosen port to one device on your LAN. Typical path: Advanced / NAT / Virtual Server / Port Forwarding. You need:
- External (WAN) port and internal port (often the same)
- Internal IP of the device (use a DHCP reservation / static IP)
- Protocol: TCP, UDP, or Both
Only open ports you need. See Ports and Static / Dynamic IP.
DNS settings for speed and privacy
In the router, open WAN / Internet and set manual DNS (examples: Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 / 1.0.0.1, Google 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4). Full guide: DNS Settings.
Block a device / MAC filter
To kick a device off Wi‑Fi, use Access Control or Wireless MAC Filtering, or change the Wi‑Fi password. Step-by-step: How to Blacklist a WiFi User.
If You Forgot Your Password
Reset the router using the small Reset button (hold for about 10 seconds). This restores factory settings and the default password. You will need to set up WiFi and any custom settings again. See How to Reset Your Router for brand-specific steps.
First-Time Setup and Custom Passwords
Many newer routers ask you to set an admin password on first login instead of using a default. If you bought the device second-hand or it was reset, check the sticker or manual for a “first-time setup” or “no default password” note. After you set or change the admin password, write it down and keep it safe. Avoid using the same password as your WiFi. If you use the same network for work, consider a strong unique password and, if the router supports it, enable remote management only when needed and with a strong password.