Netgear Nighthawk R6700 / R6400 (AC1750) vs TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800)
Upgrading from the R6700 to the AX21 means losing a known default password, not gaining a new one.
| Field | Netgear Nighthawk R6700 / R6400 (AC1750) → | TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) → |
|---|---|---|
| Category | router | router |
| Login address | http://routerlogin.net | http://tplinkwifi.net |
| Gateway IP | 192.168.1.1 | 192.168.0.1 |
| Username | admin | — none — |
| Password | password | — no default — |
| Credential type | Static default (a real password ships out of the box) | Set on setup (no default — you create one on first login) |
What actually differs
The R6700 (AC1750) ships a real, documented default — admin / password at routerlogin.net (192.168.1.1), per Netgear's KB 1148, unchanged unless someone already reset it.
The AX21 (Wi-Fi 6, AX1800) that commonly replaces it has no default at all: TP-Link's official AX20/AX1800 FAQ confirms you create the login password yourself at tplinkwifi.net (192.168.0.1), with no username field. If your household has "admin / password" memorized for the old router, that habit doesn't carry over to the new one — there's nothing to type until you set it.
Go to http://www.routerlogin.net (192.168.1.1) with admin / password. To reset, hold the Restore Factory Settings button with a paperclip ~7 seconds until the Power LED blinks amber.
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and create a login password on first setup. To reset, hold Reset until the LEDs turn on, then create a new password.
FAQ
- What is the default password for the Netgear Nighthawk R6700 / R6400 (AC1750)?
- Netgear Nighthawk R6700 / R6400 (AC1750): password
- What is the default password for the TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800)?
- TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800): — no default — — Created the first time the router is set up.
- What's the real difference between the Netgear Nighthawk R6700 / R6400 (AC1750) and the TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800)?
- The R6700 (AC1750) ships a real, documented default — admin / password at routerlogin.net (192.168.1.1), per Netgear's KB 1148, unchanged unless someone already reset it.