What is the Zyxel default password?

admin with the random password on the device label on newer devices, and 1234 on older ones.

What is the Zyxel router IP address?

192.168.1.1, or the address printed on the back, such as zyxel.box.

Why does my browser warn me when I open 192.168.1.1?

With https the router uses its own certificate, so you can proceed on your own router.

Zyxel Router Login: 192.168.1.1, admin and the Label Password

Log in to a Zyxel router at 192.168.1.1 or zyxel.box, use the password on the device label, and fix the page when it will not open.

Open this address: 192.168.1.1 · zyxel.boxThese open only from a device connected to your own router. They cannot be reached from the internet.

Open http://192.168.1.1, or the address printed on the back of the router, such as http://zyxel.box. The username is admin. Newer devices have a random default password printed on the label, and older ones used 1234.

Not working? Try another address: 192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1 192.168.1.254 10.0.0.1 192.168.100.1 192.168.8.1

Zyxel router login: type 192.168.1.1 in the browser address bar

Quick facts about Zyxel

Address to type: http://192.168.1.1, or the address on the back such as http://zyxel.box
Used by: Zyxel routers and modem-routers
Default username and password: admin, with the random password on the device label. Older models: admin and 1234
Access point mode: Some models use 192.168.1.2 in access point mode
Where it opens: Only on a device connected to this router

Which devices this page covers

Zyxel home routers and modem-routers
Zyxel devices managed through Nebula use the password Nebula assigns

How to log in to your Zyxel router

Connect your computer to the Zyxel router by Wi-Fi or cable.
Open a browser and type http://192.168.1.1, or the address printed on the back of the router.
If you use https://192.168.1.1 and the browser says the connection is not private, click Advanced, then Proceed. You can ignore this message on your own router.
Enter the username admin and the random password printed on the label. Older devices use 1234.
If you have changed the password, enter your own. Some models ask you to change the default on first login.

Example router label: the web address, username and admin password are the lines you need to log in, and they are different from the Wi-Fi name and password — Illustration only, not a photo of a real product. The login details are usually on a label under the router.

If the Zyxel page will not open

admin and 1234 are rejected: Newer Zyxel devices use a random password printed on the label. Use that one.
192.168.1.1 does not open: Zyxel’s guide suggests setting a fixed address such as 192.168.1.100 on your computer, then testing with ping 192.168.1.1. Also check the address on the back of the router.
The device is managed by Nebula: Use the Nebula-assigned password, which is shown in the Nebula web portal under the site’s device configuration.
I forgot my own password: A factory reset brings back the label password. See the reset guide.

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 Zyxel

What is the Zyxel default password?: admin with the random password on the device label on newer devices, and 1234 on older ones.
What is the Zyxel router IP address?: 192.168.1.1, or the address printed on the back, such as zyxel.box.
Why does my browser warn me when I open 192.168.1.1?: With https the router uses its own certificate, so you can proceed on your own router.

Last checked 2026-10-03. Default logins differ by model, so always check the label on your router first. Brand and product names belong to their owners. This site is independent and is not affiliated with them. Sources: Zyxel: access your router via the web interface · Zyxel: NBG6617 user guide (default login details) · Zyxel: Web Configurator guide · RFC 1918: private address ranges

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