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Netgear Nighthawk RAX45 default password & login IP

The Netgear Nighthawk RAX45 has no default password — you set one the first time you configure it at http://192.168.1.1.

For regaining access to a router you own or administer. If you didn't set it up, ask whoever did.
Login address
http://routerlogin.net
Gateway IP
192.168.1.1
Username
admin
Password
— no default —

You create this password the first time you set up the router. If you never changed it, factory-reset and set a new one.

Nighthawk AX6 (AX4300-class) dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router, 4 external antennas, 4x gigabit LAN + 1 gigabit WAN — distinct SKU from the RAX43/RAX50/RAX70/RAX80 already covered. NETGEAR's own login KB: username is admin, password is the one you specified during setup — no factory default password.

Factory reset

Use a paperclip to press and hold the recessed Reset button on the rear panel for about 7 seconds until the power LED blinks amber, then release.

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Source: NETGEAR Support — How do I log in to my NETGEAR home router? (applies to Nighthawk RAX45)verified · medium confidence · updated 2026-09-07

FAQ

What is the default password for the Netgear Nighthawk RAX45?
The Netgear Nighthawk RAX45 has no default password — you set one the first time you configure it at http://192.168.1.1.
What is the default login IP for the Netgear Nighthawk RAX45?
The Netgear Nighthawk RAX45 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 RAX45?
The Netgear Nighthawk RAX45 default admin username is admin. There is no matching default password — you set that yourself the first time you configure the router.
How do I factory-reset the Netgear Nighthawk RAX45?
Use a paperclip to press and hold the recessed Reset button on the rear panel for about 7 seconds until the power LED blinks amber, then release.

Verification history (45)

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. 2026-07-27First verified· set-on-setup
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