Netgate router default passwords & logins
6 of the 6 Netgate models we track still ship a universal default password — the rest force a setup password, print a unique one on the label, or are app-only. Every default below is cited to Netgate's own documentation.
Netgate 1541 (XG-1541)Netgate 4100Netgate 6100Netgate 8200SG-1100 (Netgate 1100)SG-2100 (Netgate 2100)
FAQ
- What is the default password for Netgate routers?
- There is no single Netgate default password — it depends on the model. 6 of the 6 Netgate models we track still ship a universal default password, for example Netgate 1541 (XG-1541) (admin / pfsense), Netgate 4100 (admin / pfsense), Netgate 6100 (admin / pfsense). The other 0 make you set a password during setup, print a unique one on the device label, or are managed only from the app. Open your exact model below for its cited credentials.
- What is the default IP address for Netgate routers?
- Every Netgate model we track with a documented admin address uses 192.168.1.1. Open http://192.168.1.1 in a browser on the router's own network.
- Which Netgate routers still ship a default password?
- 6 of the 6 Netgate models we track still ship a universal default password. See each model below for its exact login and credential type.
Netgate credential history (6)
Every addition, credential change, or removal we've recorded for Netgatemodels, oldest first — the record IEEE-style public registries don't keep for router manufacturers.
- 2026-07-14 Added to the directory — Netgate SG-1100 (Netgate 1100) (static)
- 2026-07-14 Added to the directory — Netgate SG-2100 (Netgate 2100) (static)
- 2026-07-20 Added to the directory — Netgate Netgate 4100 (static)
- 2026-07-20 Added to the directory — Netgate Netgate 6100 (static)
- 2026-07-20 Added to the directory — Netgate Netgate 8200 (static)
- 2026-08-10 Added to the directory — Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541) (static)