What is the default password for Netgear routers?

There is no single Netgear default password — it depends on the model. 15 of the 37 Netgear models we track still ship a universal default password, for example CM1000 (admin / password), CM3000 (admin / password), DGN2200 (N300 ADSL2+) (admin / password). The other 22 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 Netgear routers?

Most Netgear routers use 192.168.1.1 — 32 of the 37 Netgear models we track with a documented admin address. The rest use 192.168.100.1 (4), 192.168.0.1 (1). Open http://192.168.1.1 in a browser on the router's own network, or check your exact model below.

Which Netgear routers still ship a default password?

15 of the 37 Netgear models we track still ship a universal default password. See each model below for its exact login and credential type.

Netgear router default passwords & logins

15 of the 37 Netgear 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 Netgear's own documentation.

FAQ

What is the default password for Netgear routers?: There is no single Netgear default password — it depends on the model. 15 of the 37 Netgear models we track still ship a universal default password, for example CM1000 (admin / password), CM3000 (admin / password), DGN2200 (N300 ADSL2+) (admin / password). The other 22 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 Netgear routers?: Most Netgear routers use 192.168.1.1 — 32 of the 37 Netgear models we track with a documented admin address. The rest use 192.168.100.1 (4), 192.168.0.1 (1). Open http://192.168.1.1 in a browser on the router's own network, or check your exact model below.
Which Netgear routers still ship a default password?: 15 of the 37 Netgear models we track still ship a universal default password. See each model below for its exact login and credential type.

Netgear credential history (38)

Every addition, credential change, or removal we've recorded for Netgearmodels, oldest first — the record IEEE-style public registries don't keep for router manufacturers.

2026-07-11 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk R6700 / R6400 (AC1750) (static)
2026-07-11 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900) (static)
2026-07-11 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 (AX5400) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — NETGEAR CM1000 (static)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — NETGEAR CM2000 (label-unique)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear DGN2200 (N300 ADSL2+) (static)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk Mesh MK63 (AX1800) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX200 (AX11000) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX43 (AX4300) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX70 (AX6600) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX80 (AX8 / AX6000) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Orbi RBK50 (AC3000) (static)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Orbi RBK752 (AX4200) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Orbi RBK763 (AX5400) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear Orbi RBK852 (AX6000) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear R6120 (AC1200) (static)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear R6260 (AC1600) (static)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900) (static)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear WNDR3400 (N600) (static)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear WNDR3700 (N600) (static)
2026-07-13 Added to the directory — Netgear WNR2000 (static)
2026-07-14 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-14 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RS700 (BE19000, WiFi 7) (set-on-setup)
2026-07-27 Added to the directory — NETGEAR CM3000 (static)
2026-07-27 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX45 (set-on-setup)
2026-07-27 Added to the directory — Netgear Orbi RBK853 (set-on-setup)
2026-08-02 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX30 (set-on-setup)
2026-08-02 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 (set-on-setup)
2026-08-02 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 (set-on-setup)
2026-08-09 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 Cable Modem (static)
2026-08-09 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX54S (AX5400) (set-on-setup)
2026-08-09 Added to the directory — Netgear Orbi RBK762S (RBR760, AX5400) (set-on-setup)
2026-08-12 Credentials changed — Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900) (static)
2026-08-16 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk R7000P (AC2300) (static)
2026-08-16 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) (static)
2026-08-16 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX20 (AX1800) (set-on-setup)
2026-08-16 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAX35 (AX3000) (set-on-setup)
2026-08-16 Added to the directory — Netgear Nighthawk RAXE450 (AXE10000) (set-on-setup)

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