TP-Link Archer AX55 vs Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 (AX5400)
Both force you to set your own admin password — they just do it at different addresses.
| Field | TP-Link Archer AX55 → | Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 (AX5400) → |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — | — no default — |
| Credential type | Set on setup (no default — you create one on first login) | Set on setup (no default — you create one on first login) |
What actually differs
Neither router ships a working default password. The Archer AX55 has no username field at all — you create an admin password the first time you open tplinkwifi.net (192.168.0.1). The Nighthawk RAX50 keeps a fixed "admin" username and makes you set the password at routerlogin.net (192.168.1.1).
The real difference for someone switching between them isn't the login screen, it's the address: TP-Link puts every Archer model on 192.168.0.1, Netgear puts every Nighthawk on 192.168.1.1. Type the wrong one into your browser and you'll get a timeout, not a login prompt.
Visit http://tplinkwifi.net and create an admin password on first setup. To reset, hold the Reset button until the Power LED blinks, then set a new password.
Go to http://www.routerlogin.net (192.168.1.1); newer NETGEAR products require you to set the admin password during first-time setup. To reset, hold the Reset button ~10 seconds until the Power LED blinks.
FAQ
- What is the default password for the TP-Link Archer AX55?
- TP-Link Archer AX55: — no default — — Created the first time the router is set up.
- What is the default password for the Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 (AX5400)?
- Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 (AX5400): — no default — — Created the first time the router is set up.
- What's the real difference between the TP-Link Archer AX55 and the Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 (AX5400)?
- Neither router ships a working default password. The Archer AX55 has no username field at all — you create an admin password the first time you open tplinkwifi.net (192.168.0.1). The Nighthawk RAX50 keeps a fixed "admin" username and makes you set the password at routerlogin.net (192.168.1.1).