192.168.8.1: Huawei 4G/5G Router Login and Settings
Open 192.168.8.1 to manage a Huawei 4G or 5G router, change the Wi-Fi name and password, and fix login problems.
Open this address: 192.168.8.1These open only from a device connected to your own router. They cannot be reached from the internet.
192.168.8.1 is the default address of many Huawei mobile Wi-Fi and 4G/5G home routers. It is where you change the Wi-Fi password, enter the SIM PIN and set mobile data options.
Not working? Try another address: 192.168.1.1192.168.0.1192.168.1.25410.0.0.1192.168.100.1192.168.31.1
Quick facts about 192.168.8.1 (Huawei)
- Address to type
- http://192.168.8.1
- Used by
- Huawei 4G/5G routers and mobile Wi-Fi devices
- Default username and password
- The management password on the nameplate. Carrier versions can differ
- Where it opens
- Only on this router’s Wi-Fi or cable
Routers that use 192.168.8.1
- Huawei 4G/LTE home routers
- Huawei mobile Wi-Fi hotspots
- Some carrier-branded Huawei devices
- GL.iNet routers (see the GL.iNet page)
How to log in at 192.168.8.1
- Connect your phone or computer to the router by Wi-Fi or a LAN cable. The page opens only from inside your own network.
- Open a browser and type http://192.168.8.1 in the address bar, not in the search box.
- Enter the router’s admin username and password. They are usually on a sticker on the router, or you chose them during first setup.
- Open the Wi-Fi, security or system menu to change what you need. Save, then wait while the router applies the change.
- Log out when you are done. If you still use the default admin password, change it now.
Common default logins
| Device | Address | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huawei 4G/5G router | 192.168.8.1 | admin | Often admin, or on the label |
| Carrier-branded Huawei | 192.168.8.1 | admin | Set by the carrier, check the label |
| GL.iNet router | 192.168.8.1 | - | No default. You create it at first setup |
Carrier versions may use a different password.
If 192.168.8.1 will not open
- No internet but the page opens
- The router is working but the SIM or APN is not. Check the SIM status page and the APN name from your carrier.
- The page does not open
- Check that you are on this router’s network, not mobile data or another Wi-Fi. Then confirm the address with the router IP finder, because your router may not use 192.168.8.1.
- A search page opens instead of the router
- Type http:// before the address, and type it in the address bar, not the search box.
- The browser warns “not secure”
- Many routers use plain http or a self-signed certificate, so the warning is normal on your own router. Do not click through it on public Wi-Fi.
- Wrong username or password
- The admin password is not your Wi-Fi password. Check the router label. If you changed it and forgot it, see the reset guide.
- The page loads forever
- A VPN, a proxy or a second router in between can block it. Turn off the VPN and try a LAN cable. If you put your own router behind the ISP one, the ISP router has a different address from your own.
- Related guide
- See the Huawei login page.
How to keep your router secure
- Change the default admin password and use a long one that you do not use anywhere else.
- Keep the router firmware up to date.
- Turn off remote management unless you really need it.
- Use WPA2 or WPA3 for Wi-Fi.
Questions people ask about 192.168.8.1 (Huawei)
- What is the APN?
- The access point name tells the router how to connect to your mobile network. Your carrier publishes it.
- Why can I not change some settings?
- Carrier-branded devices may lock settings.
- Is the management password the same as the Wi-Fi password?
- No. The management page password is different from the Wi-Fi connection password. See the Huawei login page.
Free tools that help
- Subnet calculatorEnter an IPv4 address with a prefix or netmask to get the network, broadcast, host range, wildcard mask and usable hosts. Split into subnets.
- Password generatorCreate a random password with the length and characters you choose. It runs in your browser, uses secure randomness and shows how strong it is.