Every home router has a small website built in, the admin page or router login page. From it you can change your Wi-Fi name and password, see which devices are connected, set up port forwarding and parental controls, and update the firmware. You reach it by typing your router's local IP address, usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1, into your browser.
How to log in to your router
- Connect to the router. Use its Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. The admin page is only reachable from inside your own network, not over mobile data.
- Find the router's IP address (the "default gateway"; see the steps below), or try the common addresses above.
- Type the address into the browser's address bar, for example
http://192.168.1.1. Type it in the address bar, not in a search engine. - Sign in. The username and password are usually printed on a sticker on the router. Older models use factory defaults such as
admin/admin; see the table by brand below. - Change the admin password if it is still the default, and check for a firmware update.
How to find your router's IP address
Your router's address is your device's default gateway:
- Windows: open Command Prompt, type
ipconfigand look for Default Gateway. - macOS: System Settings → Network → your connection → Details → TCP/IP → Router, or run
route -n get defaultin Terminal. - Linux: run
ip route | grep default. - iPhone and iPad: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap ⓘ next to your network → Router.
- Android: Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi → tap your network → Gateway (under Advanced or Network details, depending on the phone).
- Chromebook: Settings → Network → Wi-Fi → your network → Network → Gateway.
The router's address is a private IP address that only works inside your network. The address websites see is your public IP, which you can check on What's My IP Number.
Router login by brand: addresses and default passwords
Typical factory settings for popular brands. They vary by model, firmware and internet provider, so the label on your router always takes priority.
| Brand | Default IP address | Login address or app | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Newer models ask you to create a password on first login; also managed in the Tether app. | 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 | tplinkwifi.net | admin | admin (older models) |
| Netgear Orbi mesh systems use orbilogin.com and the Orbi app. | 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 | routerlogin.net | admin | password |
| ASUS Current models make you set your own password during setup; also the ASUS Router app. | 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.50.1 | router.asus.com | admin | admin (older models) |
| Linksys Velop mesh systems are set up in the Linksys app. | 192.168.1.1 | myrouter.local | admin or blank | admin |
| D-Link Some models print a unique password on the label. | 192.168.0.1 | dlinkrouter.local | admin | (blank) |
| AVM FRITZ!Box Each FRITZ!Box has its own password printed on the underside. | 192.168.178.1 | fritz.box | (none) | On the label |
| Huawei Mobile routers often use admin / admin; fibre ONTs use 192.168.100.1. | 192.168.3.1, 192.168.8.1 (4G/5G routers) | Huawei AI Life app | admin | On the label or set at setup |
| ZTE ISP-supplied ZTE gateways usually have unique credentials on the label. | 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 | — | admin | admin or on the label |
| Xiaomi Also managed in the Mi WiFi / Xiaomi Home app. | 192.168.31.1 | miwifi.com | (none) | Set during setup |
| Tenda Newer models ask you to set a password on first login. | 192.168.0.1 | tendawifi.com | admin | admin or none |
| Belkin Older Belkin routers have no admin password until you set one. | 192.168.2.1 | router | (none) | (blank) |
| MikroTik Recent RouterOS devices print a unique password on the label. | 192.168.88.1 | WinBox or WebFig | admin | (blank) or on the label |
| Keenetic Also managed in the Keenetic app. | 192.168.1.1 | my.keenetic.net | admin | Set during setup |
| Ubiquiti UniFi UniFi gateways are managed through a Ubiquiti account. | 192.168.1.1 | UniFi app or unifi.ui.com | Your UI account | Your UI account |
| Xfinity (Comcast) Many features have moved to the Xfinity app. | 10.0.0.1 | Xfinity app | admin | password |
| BT Smart Hub The admin password is printed on the pull-out card on the back. | 192.168.1.254 | — | (none) | On the hub's card |
| Google Nest Wifi Settings are only available in the Google Home app. | No web page | Google Home app | Your Google account | Your Google account |
| eero (Amazon) Settings are only available in the eero app. | No web page | eero app | Your eero account | Your eero account |
No brand matches. Check the label on your router, or try the common addresses at the top of the page.
Router login guides by IP address
Step-by-step guides for the most common router addresses, with default usernames and passwords for the brands that use each one:
Router login page not opening? Try this
- Check you are on the router's network. Turn off mobile data on your phone and disconnect from any VPN.
- Make sure you have the right address. Read the default gateway as shown above; your router may not use 192.168.1.1.
- Type
http://in front of the address and avoidhttps://unless your router supports it. - Check for typos:
192.168.l.l(letters instead of ones) and192.168.1.1.are common mistakes. An IP address contains only digits and dots. - Try another browser or a private window, or connect with a cable.
- Restart the router by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then wait two minutes.
- Mesh systems such as Google Nest Wifi and eero have no web page; use their app instead.
Forgot the router password?
First check the sticker on the router: most routers sold in recent years have a unique admin password printed there. If you or your provider changed it and nobody remembers it, press and hold the recessed Reset button with a paperclip for about 10 to 30 seconds while the router is on. The router returns to factory settings, so the default login works again, but your Wi-Fi name, Wi-Fi password and other settings are erased and you must set them up again. If your internet provider configured the router, you may need their connection details.
Secure your router after logging in
- Change the default admin password and use WPA2 or WPA3 with a long Wi-Fi password.
- Turn off WPS and remote (WAN) administration unless you need them.
- Install firmware updates, and replace routers that no longer receive them.
- Check the list of connected devices; identify unknown ones with the MAC address lookup.
- After setting up port forwarding, confirm the port is open with the open port checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the default router login?
Most routers use 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 as their address. The username is often admin, and the password is printed on the router's label; older models used admin, password or no password at all.
What is my router's IP address?
It is your device's default gateway. On Windows run ipconfig and read Default Gateway; on a phone, open the Wi-Fi network's details and look for Router or Gateway.
Can I log in to my router from my phone?
Yes. Connect the phone to the router's Wi-Fi, open a browser and go to the router's address, or use the brand's app (for example TP-Link Tether, Netgear Nighthawk, ASUS Router or the Google Home app).
Why does the router login page say "This site can't be reached"?
You are probably not connected to the router's network, are using a VPN, or have the wrong address. Check the default gateway on your device and type the address with http:// in front of it.
Is it safe to change settings on the router admin page?
Yes, as long as you note the current settings first. If something goes wrong, a factory reset restores the defaults.
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