FRITZ!Box (AVM) router login and default password
To log in to a FRITZ!Box (AVM) router, open a web browser and go to fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 while connected to the router. Sign in with username none (no username field) and the password (Unique FRITZ!Box password printed at factory). Always change the default to a strong password of your own.
FRITZ!Box (AVM) login address by model
Type the address for your model into your browser while connected to the router. Firmware is shown only where FRITZ!Box (AVM) publishes an exact version openly, otherwise it is auto-updated or checked per device. See the full detail in our UK router directory.
| Model | Login address | Wi-Fi | Latest firmware | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRITZ!Box 4040 | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 5 | FRITZ!OS 8.03 | High |
| FRITZ!Box 4060 | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 6 | FRITZ!OS 8.25 | High |
| FRITZ!Box 5530 Fiber | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 6 | FRITZ!OS 8.25 | High |
| FRITZ!Box 5590 Fiber | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 6 | FRITZ!OS (per avm.de) | High |
| FRITZ!Box 6850 5G | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 5 | FRITZ!OS 8.20 | High |
| FRITZ!Box 7490 | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 5 | FRITZ!OS 7.62 | High |
| FRITZ!Box 7583 | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 5 | FRITZ!OS 8.26 | High |
| FRITZ!Box 7590 AX | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 6 | FRITZ!OS (per avm.de) | High |
| FRITZ!Box 6890 LTE | 192.168.178.1 | WiFi 5 | FRITZ!OS 7.57 | High |
Default FRITZ!Box (AVM) username and password
Admin address: fritz.box or 192.168.178.1. Username: none (no username field). Password: Unique FRITZ!Box password printed at factory. You will usually find the details on the base label and/or service card.
No username; enter device password; update FRITZ!OS Under the UK PSTI Act, in force since 29 April 2024, universal default passwords are banned on new kit sold in the UK, so newer models ship with a unique password on the label.
How to factory reset a FRITZ!Box (AVM) router
- Locate the recessed Reset button on the back or base.
- With the router on, hold it with a paperclip for about 10 seconds.
- Release when the lights change, then let the router restart.
- Set up your Wi-Fi name and a new strong password again.
A reset restores factory defaults and erases custom settings.
Frequently asked questions
How do I log in to a FRITZ!Box (AVM) router?
Open a web browser and go to fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 while connected to the router. Username: none (no username field). Password: Unique FRITZ!Box password printed at factory
What is the default IP address for a FRITZ!Box (AVM) router?
Common default gateway addresses for FRITZ!Box (AVM) routers are 192.168.178.1. If one does not open, check the label on the base of the router for the exact address.
How do I reset a FRITZ!Box (AVM) router?
Use a paperclip to press and hold the recessed Reset button for about 10 seconds until the router restarts. This restores factory defaults and erases any custom settings, so you will need to set up your Wi-Fi name and password again.
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