Routers / MikroTik
MikroTik RB5009
Default access and factory-reset steps, cited to the manufacturer.
For regaining access to a router you own or administer. If you didn't set it up, ask whoever did.
- Login address
- http://192.168.88.1
- Gateway IP
- 192.168.88.1
- Username
- admin
- Password
- — on the device label —
The password is unique to your unit and printed on a sticker on the router (often labelled Password or Access Key).
Wired-only RouterOS v7 desktop router: 7x 1G + 1x 2.5G Ethernet + 1x 10G SFP+, quad-core ARM 88F7040 @1.4GHz, 1GB RAM, USB 3.0, no Wi-Fi. Username is admin; current production ships a unique password printed on the packaging/label (no static default), while older stock ships blank and prompts you to set one on first login. Access WebFig/WinBox at 192.168.88.1.
Factory reset
Hold the Reset button during power-up until the green LED starts flashing (~5s), then release to reset the RouterOS configuration to defaults.
Source: MikroTik Documentation — RB5009UG+S+IN User Manualverified · updated 2026-07-14