192.168.0.1 is the second most common default gateway after 192.168.1.1, and on some brands it is the first. D-Link and Tenda ship almost every model with it, TP-Link uses it on the TL-WR range and many Archer units, and Netgear uses it on cable gateways and some regional firmware. Because both 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1 are so widespread, the single most common login failure is simply trying the wrong one of the two.
Default logins for devices on 192.168.0.1
Factory credentials by brand. Where a device prints a unique password on its label, that label overrides anything listed here. If a default fails, the password has been changed and a factory reset restores it.
| Brand / model | Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Link | admin | (blank) | DIR-6xx, DIR-8xx, DSL and COVR; newer models prompt for a password on setup |
| TP-Link | admin | admin | TL-WR841N, TL-WR940N, many Archer C-series |
| Tenda | admin | admin | AC and F series; some firmware has no username field |
| Netgear (cable) | admin | password | C-series cable gateways and some CG units |
| Belkin | (blank) | (blank) | Older F5D and F7D models; press Submit with empty fields |
| Zyxel | admin | 1234 | Some ADSL and fibre gateways |
| Sitecom | admin | admin | WLR series |
| Cudy | admin | admin | WR and LT series |
How to log in at 192.168.0.1
- Connect to the router’s network. Join its Wi-Fi or plug in with an Ethernet cable. Mobile data, a VPN, or a different router’s Wi-Fi will not reach 192.168.0.1.
- Type the address in the URL bar. Enter
http://192.168.0.1exactly, in the address bar at the top of the browser, not in a search box. Some devices also answer to a hostname such as tplinkwifi.net, dlinkrouter.local. - Accept a certificate warning if one appears. Routers that use HTTPS on the local network present a self-signed certificate. On your own router the warning is expected; choose Advanced and proceed.
- Sign in. Use the credentials from the table above or from the label on the router. Usernames are case-sensitive on some firmware.
- Change the admin password. Do this before anything else. Default credentials are public, and remote management, if enabled, exposes the login to the internet.
Hostnames that reach the same page
These names resolve to 192.168.0.1 while you are connected to the device, and keep working even if the address has been changed.
| Hostname | Devices |
|---|---|
| tplinkwifi.net | TP-Link |
| dlinkrouter.local | D-Link |
| tendawifi.com | Tenda |
| routerlogin.net | Netgear |
Common mistypes of 192.168.0.1
None of these open anything. Each is a slip that sends people to a search page or a timeout instead of the admin panel.
192.168.0.1 will not open: what to check
Wrong gateway. The most common cause by far. Read the Default Gateway from your device: ipconfig on Windows, Wi-Fi details on macOS, iPhone and Android, or ip route on Linux. If it is not 192.168.0.1, that is the address to use.
Typed into search. A page of search results means the address went to a search engine. Click the address bar, clear it, and type the IP again. Adding http:// in front forces the browser to treat it as an address.
HTTPS forced. Some browsers upgrade to https:// automatically and the router does not answer there. Type http:// explicitly.
VPN or private DNS. A VPN routes everything away from the local network; secure DNS in the browser can break router hostnames. Turn both off while you log in.
169.254.x.x address. If your device shows an address starting 169.254, it never received one from the router. Restart both devices, and check the cable or Wi-Fi connection.
Forgotten password. Defaults failing means someone changed the password. Hold the reset button for about ten seconds to return the unit to factory settings, which also erases its configuration and Wi-Fi name.
Find your router’s real address
| Device | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 / 11 | Command Prompt → ipconfig → Default Gateway |
| macOS | System Settings → Wi-Fi → Details → TCP/IP → Router |
| iPhone / iPad | Settings → Wi-Fi → (i) → Router |
| Android | Wi-Fi → network details → Gateway (varies by maker) |
| Linux | ip route | grep default |
Related addresses
TP-Link, Netgear, Linksys, ASUS
192.168.0.254TP-Link (older), Arris
192.168.2.1Belkin, SMC, Edimax
192.168.8.1Huawei mobile Wi-Fi & 4G routers
10.0.0.1Xfinity, Comcast, Arris