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Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) default password & login IP

The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) default login is admin / password at http://192.168.1.1.

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Login address
http://routerlogin.net
Gateway IP
192.168.1.1
Username
admin
Password
password

Nighthawk X6 AC3200 tri-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) router (2014 SKU) with two 5 GHz bands — an older generation with a genuine static default password. NETGEAR: "The user name is admin. The default password is password."

Factory reset

With a paperclip, hold the rear Restore Factory Settings button until the Power LED blinks, then release to restore factory settings.

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Source: NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 R8000 User Manual — official PDFverified · updated 2026-08-16

FAQ

What is the default password for the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)?
The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) default login is admin / password at http://192.168.1.1.
What is the default login IP for the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)?
The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) default login IP is 192.168.1.1 — open http://192.168.1.1 in a browser on the router's own network.
What is the default username for the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)?
The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) default admin username is admin. The matching default password is password.
How do I factory-reset the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)?
With a paperclip, hold the rear Restore Factory Settings button until the Power LED blinks, then release to restore factory settings.

Verification history (1)

Every time we've checked this model's default credentials, oldest first — including when nothing changed. Absence of change over time is itself the evidence.

  1. 2026-08-16First verified· static
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