Default Router Passwords
Router manufacturers have handled default credentials in three very different ways over the years. Older routers used the same username and password for every unit — admin/admin or admin/password. Then came the era of unique passwords printed on a sticker on each router. And now, most mesh systems don't use passwords at all — they tie everything to your phone app and cloud account.
This means "what's the default password?" depends entirely on your router's brand and age. The tables below cover all major scenarios. If the default credentials don't work, your password was likely changed at some point — skip to the reset section.
Consumer Router Brands
These are standalone routers you buy at a store (not provided by your ISP). Most use admin/admin as the default, but there are notable exceptions:
| Brand | Default IP | Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR | 192.168.1.1 | admin | password | Not "admin" — literally the word "password" |
| 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: you create password during setup |
| Linksys | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | Velop mesh: app-only, no web login |
| D-Link | 192.168.0.1 | Admin | (blank) | Capital "A" in Admin. Password field is literally empty |
| Belkin | 192.168.2.1 | (blank) | (blank) | Both username AND password are blank |
| Tenda | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin | |
| Netis | 192.168.1.1 | (none) | (none) | No login required on some models |
| Motorola | 192.168.0.1 | admin | motorola | |
| Zyxel | 192.168.1.1 | admin | 1234 |
ISP-Provided Routers/Gateways
Routers rented or provided by your internet provider are different — many have unique passwords printed on the device label because the ISP configures each unit before shipping. If you don't see a label, try the generic defaults below, but check the sticker on the bottom or back of the device first.
| ISP | Default IP | Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 10.0.0.1 | admin | password | Xfinity app preferred; web admin limited |
| AT&T | 192.168.1.254 | Device Access Code on label | No default — every unit is unique | |
| Spectrum | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | Or on router label for newer models |
| Verizon Fios | 192.168.1.1 | admin | On router label | Unique per device |
| Cox | 192.168.0.1 | admin | password | Panoramic WiFi uses Cox app |
| Frontier | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin | Former FiOS areas: different equipment |
| CenturyLink | 192.168.0.1 | admin | On modem label | Now rebranding as Quantum Fiber |
Mesh WiFi Systems
Most mesh systems have abandoned web-based admin entirely. You manage them through a phone app tied to your account. There's no default "password" because authentication happens through your Google, Amazon, or manufacturer account.
| System | How to Log In | Web Access? |
|---|---|---|
| Google/Nest WiFi | Google Home app → your Google account | No web panel |
| Eero | Eero app → Amazon account | No web panel |
| 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 web panel |
| Linksys Velop | Linksys app | No web panel |
Mobile WiFi / Hotspot Devices
| Brand | Default IP | Default Password |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei MiFi | 192.168.8.1 | admin |
| ZTE MiFi | 192.168.0.1 | admin |
| NETGEAR Nighthawk Mobile | 192.168.1.1 | Printed on device screen |
| Jio MiFi | jiofi.local.html | administrator |
When the Default Password Doesn't Work
If none of the defaults above get you in, the password was changed at some point — either by you, a family member, or your ISP's technician during installation. Here's the escalation path:
1. Check the physical router. Flip it over or look at the back panel. Most routers manufactured after 2018 have a sticker with the unique admin password for that specific unit. ISP gateways almost always have this.
2. Try common defaults. Even if your brand isn't listed above, these cover the vast majority of routers: admin/admin, admin/password, admin/(blank), (blank)/(blank), admin/1234.
3. Check your browser's saved passwords. If you or someone on your network logged in before, the credentials might be saved. In Chrome: Settings → Passwords → search for "192.168".
4. Factory reset as a last resort. Find the small reset button (usually a pinhole on the back). Press and hold it with a paperclip for 10-15 seconds while the router is powered on. The router will restart and all settings — including the admin password — return to factory defaults. Be aware this also resets your WiFi name, WiFi password, and any custom settings. You'll need to set up your network again.