Open your router admin panel (TP-Link, D-Link, Tenda)
http://192.168.0.1 Go
Username admin
Password admin

admin / admin is only a common default on older models. Newer routers use a password you create at setup or one printed on the label.

Which routers and gateways use 192.168.0.1

No standard says a router must use 192.168.0.1; each manufacturer chooses its own default. These are the brands and device types where you are most likely to see it:

  • TP-Link — most Archer routers and many range extenders in router mode. TP-Link also accepts tplinkwifi.net. Deco mesh systems are normally managed from the Deco app and use a different address range.
  • D-Link — DIR-series routers and many COVR mesh units. Many models also respond to dlinkrouter.local.
  • Tenda — AC and AX series routers and Nova mesh units. Tenda also uses tendawifi.com.
  • Cable gateways — many modem/router combos supplied by cable ISPs, including Cox Panoramic Wifi gateways, use 192.168.0.1. Configurations vary by model and region, so confirm with the label.
  • Some older Netgear models — most current Netgear routers use 192.168.1.1, but some older units shipped with 192.168.0.1. Netgear also accepts routerlogin.net.

If your router is not on this list, look at the sticker on the bottom or back. It usually shows the admin address, the default Wi-Fi name and password, and the admin password when it is unique to the unit.

How to log in to 192.168.0.1

  1. Connect to the router. Use its Wi-Fi network or plug a computer into a LAN port with an Ethernet cable. On a phone, turn off mobile data while you do this.
  2. Open a browser and type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar, not the search box. No www is needed.
  3. Sign in. Use the password you created during setup, the one on the label, or the brand default for older models (see below).
  4. Secure the router. Change a default admin password, check that Wi-Fi uses WPA2 or WPA3, and look for a firmware update.

If the browser warns that the connection is not private, that is normal for many router admin pages, which use a self-signed certificate or plain HTTP. It is safe to proceed as long as you typed the address yourself and are on your own network.

Default credentials by brand

These are common factory defaults on older firmware. Current models often skip them entirely, so treat this as a starting point and check the label first.

  • TP-Link: older models used admin / admin. Newer firmware asks you to create an admin password the first time you open the page.
  • D-Link: older models used the username admin with a blank password. Newer models have you set a password in the setup wizard.
  • Tenda: many models open without a login until you set one during quick setup. Some use admin / admin.
  • Cox Panoramic and other cable gateways: many have used admin / password as the gateway login, but the ISP may change it. Cox recommends managing the gateway through its app or website.

For more defaults, see the default router passwords list and the brand guides for TP-Link, D-Link and Tenda.

If 192.168.0.1 won't load

Work through these checks in order:

  1. Are you on the right network? Make sure you are connected to this router's Wi-Fi or cable, not a neighbor's network, a guest network, or mobile data.
  2. Is this the right address? Find your default gateway (see the FAQ below). If it shows 192.168.1.1, 10.0.0.1 or anything else, use that.
  3. Did you type it correctly? Four numbers separated by dots. A letter O instead of a zero (192.168.o.1) sends you to a search page.
  4. Try another browser or a private window. Cached redirects or extensions sometimes get in the way. Try http://192.168.0.1 explicitly.
  5. Disconnect VPNs. A VPN can route local traffic away from your router.
  6. Restart the router. Unplug it for 30 seconds, plug it back in and wait two to three minutes before trying again.

Still stuck? The full checklist is in can't access your router. If you know the address but not the password, see forgot router password.

When two devices both want 192.168.0.1

A common problem: you plug your own TP-Link or D-Link router into an ISP gateway that also uses the 192.168.0.x range. Both devices claim the same subnet, and the second router either changes its own address automatically or stops routing properly. Two clean fixes:

  • Put your own router in access point mode so the ISP gateway handles addressing and your router only provides Wi-Fi.
  • Or put the ISP gateway in bridge mode (if your ISP allows it) so your own router does all the routing.

If you keep both in router mode, change one of them to a different subnet such as 192.168.10.1. The 192.168.2.1 guide explains double NAT in more detail.

Other common router addresses

The full list is on the router IP addresses page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1?

Both are private IPv4 addresses, and neither is better than the other. Manufacturers simply pick one as the factory default for the router's LAN side. 192.168.0.1 is the usual default for TP-Link, D-Link and Tenda routers and for many cable gateways; 192.168.1.1 is common on ASUS, Linksys, many Netgear models and a long list of ISP-supplied devices. Your router uses exactly one of them (or something else entirely), so the right address is whatever your device reports as its default gateway.

What is the default username and password for 192.168.0.1?

It depends on the brand and the firmware age. Common factory combinations include admin / admin (older TP-Link and Tenda), admin with a blank password (older D-Link), and admin / password (several cable gateways). Most routers sold in recent years no longer ship with a shared password: you either create one during first setup or use a unique password printed on the label. If none of the defaults work and you never set your own, check the sticker on the device; if someone changed the password and nobody remembers it, a factory reset is the only way back in.

192.168.0.1 won't load. How do I find my router's real IP address?

Look up the default gateway on a device connected to the network. Windows: open Command Prompt, run ipconfig and read Default Gateway. Mac: System Settings → Network → your connection → Details → TCP/IP → Router. iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → tap the (i) next to your network → Router. Android: Settings → Network & internet → Wi-Fi → your network → the gear icon (wording varies by phone). The number shown there is your router's admin address.

Is it safe to leave the default 192.168.0.1 password?

No. Anyone on your Wi-Fi who knows the brand's default login can change your settings, redirect your DNS or lock you out. Change the admin password on first login, use a long Wi-Fi password with WPA2 or WPA3, and keep the firmware updated. Changing the address itself from 192.168.0.1 to something else adds little security; a strong admin password matters far more.

Can I change my router's address from 192.168.0.1?

Yes. Look for the LAN or network settings (often under Advanced → Network → LAN or similar) and change the router's IP address, for example to 192.168.10.1. Save and reconnect; your devices will receive new addresses in the new range. This is useful when two routers on the same network both default to 192.168.0.1 and conflict with each other. Remember the new address before you save it.