Netgear router login and default password
To log in to a Netgear router, open a web browser and go to routerlogin.net / routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.1 (orbilogin.com for Orbi) while connected to the router. Sign in with username admin and the password (Legacy: password. Modern: set during setup; some models unique on label). Always change the default to a strong password of your own.
Netgear login address by model
Type the address for your model into your browser while connected to the router. Firmware is shown only where Netgear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nighthawk R7000 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 5 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Nighthawk R7800 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 5 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Nighthawk RAX120 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 6 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Nighthawk RAX200 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 6 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Nighthawk RAX70 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 6 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Nighthawk RAXE500 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 6E | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Nighthawk RS700S | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 7 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Nighthawk XR1000 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 6 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Orbi 970 (RBE973S) | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 7 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Orbi RBK50 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 5 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
| Orbi RBK852 | 192.168.1.1 | WiFi 6 | Gated behind device lookup | High |
Default Netgear username and password
Admin address: routerlogin.net / routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.1 (orbilogin.com for Orbi). Username: admin. Password: Legacy: password. Modern: set during setup; some models unique on label. You will usually find the details label on base; setup wizard.
Change on setup; admin password is separate from Wi-Fi key 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 Netgear 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 Netgear router?
Open a web browser and go to routerlogin.net / routerlogin.com or 192.168.1.1 (orbilogin.com for Orbi) while connected to the router. Username: admin. Password: Legacy: password. Modern: set during setup; some models unique on label
What is the default IP address for a Netgear router?
Common default gateway addresses for Netgear routers are 192.168.1.1. If one does not open, check the label on the base of the router for the exact address.
How do I reset a Netgear 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.
What do I do if the default Netgear password does not work?
Someone may have changed it, or your unit ships with a unique password printed on its label. Check the base sticker first, and if you are still locked out, factory reset the router to restore the label credentials.
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