Sophos router default passwords & logins
2 of the 2 Sophos 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 Sophos's own documentation.
FAQ
- What is the default password for Sophos routers?
- There is no single Sophos default password — it depends on the model. 2 of the 2 Sophos models we track still ship a universal default password, for example XGS 116(w) / 126(w) / 136(w) (admin / admin), XGS 87(w) / 107(w) (admin / admin). 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 Sophos routers?
- Every Sophos model we track with a documented admin address uses 172.16.16.16. Open http://172.16.16.16 in a browser on the router's own network.
- Which Sophos routers still ship a default password?
- 2 of the 2 Sophos models we track still ship a universal default password. See each model below for its exact login and credential type.
Sophos credential history (2)
Every addition, credential change, or removal we've recorded for Sophosmodels, oldest first — the record IEEE-style public registries don't keep for router manufacturers.
- 2026-09-21 Added to the directory — Sophos XGS 116(w) / 126(w) / 136(w) (static)
- 2026-09-21 Added to the directory — Sophos XGS 87(w) / 107(w) (static)