TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) vs Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900)
One has no default password to find; the other still has a working one.
| Field | TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) → | Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900) → |
|---|---|---|
| Category | router | router |
| Login address | http://tplinkwifi.net | http://routerlogin.net |
| Gateway IP | 192.168.0.1 | 192.168.1.1 |
| Username | — none — | admin |
| Password | — no default — | password |
| Credential type | Set on setup (no default — you create one on first login) | Static default (a real password ships out of the box) |
What actually differs
The Archer AX21 (Wi-Fi 6, budget tier) has no username field and no factory password — TP-Link's official AX20/AX1800 FAQ confirms you create a login password the first time you visit tplinkwifi.net.
The R7000, still common as a hand-me-down or secondhand AC1900 router, ships with a real, working default: admin / password at routerlogin.net (192.168.1.1), per Netgear's KB 24340. If you're buying one used instead of a new AX21, that default is the first thing to check and change — not assume it's already been reset.
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.
Go to http://www.routerlogin.net (192.168.1.1) with admin / password. To reset, use a paperclip to hold the Restore Factory Settings button ~7 seconds until the Power LED blinks.
FAQ
- 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 is the default password for the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900)?
- Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900): password
- What's the real difference between the TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) and the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900)?
- The Archer AX21 (Wi-Fi 6, budget tier) has no username field and no factory password — TP-Link's official AX20/AX1800 FAQ confirms you create a login password the first time you visit tplinkwifi.net.