Huawei Router Login: 192.168.3.1 and 192.168.8.1
Log in to a Huawei router at the address on its nameplate, usually 192.168.3.1 for home routers and 192.168.8.1 for mobile Wi-Fi.
Open this address: 192.168.3.1 · 192.168.8.1These open only from a device connected to your own router. They cannot be reached from the internet.
The address of the web management page, and its default password, are generally on the nameplate at the bottom of the router. Carrier versions can differ. Huawei home Wi-Fi routers often use 192.168.3.1, and its mobile Wi-Fi hotspots use 192.168.8.1.
Not working? Try another address: 192.168.1.1192.168.0.1192.168.1.25410.0.0.1192.168.100.1192.168.8.1
Quick facts about Huawei
- Address to type
- Home routers: http://192.168.3.1. Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots: http://192.168.8.1
- Used by
- Huawei home Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems and mobile Wi-Fi
- Default username and password
- The management password on the nameplate
- Not the same as
- The Wi-Fi password
- Where it opens
- Only on a device connected to this router
Which routers this page covers
- Huawei home Wi-Fi routers, such as the WS and AX ranges
- Huawei mesh systems
- Huawei mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, which use 192.168.8.1
- Fibre modems from ISPs are covered on the fibre ONT page
How to log in to your Huawei router
- Connect your phone or computer to the router’s Wi-Fi, or connect a computer by cable.
- Read the nameplate on the bottom of the router for its address.
- Type that address in the browser, for example 192.168.3.1 or 192.168.8.1.
- Enter the management password and select Log In. If you used WPS for the first setup, you still need the management password from the nameplate.
- To change the management password on a mobile Wi-Fi, open Advanced, then System, then Modify Password.
If the Huawei page will not open
- The address is different on my router
- Carrier versions can use another address and password. Use what is printed on the nameplate or ask the carrier.
- Two routers both use 192.168.3.1
- When a Huawei router is added behind another router with the same address, the second router changes itself to 192.168.4.1 automatically.
- I forgot the management password
- Huawei has a separate guide for this on its mobile Wi-Fi pages. A reset to factory settings is the fallback. See the reset guide.
- The management password does not change my Wi-Fi password
- They are separate. The management password is not the Wi-Fi connection password.
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 Huawei
- What is the Huawei router IP address?
- Check the nameplate. Home routers often use 192.168.3.1 and mobile Wi-Fi uses 192.168.8.1.
- What is the Huawei default password?
- The management password printed on the nameplate, per Huawei. Carrier versions can differ.
- Can I manage a Huawei router from my phone?
- Yes. You can use a mobile web page or its app, depending on the model.
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.