AVM FRITZ!Box 7490 Login
The AVM FRITZ!Box 7490 is a router whose admin page answers on 192.168.178.1 (or fritz.box). There is no factory password: you create one the first time you open the admin page.
fritz.box Login
Login address: fritz.box or 192.168.178.1
Password: You set it at setup
Contents
AVM FRITZ!Box 7490 default login
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRITZ!Box 7490 | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | You set it at setup | Official doc |
Checked against AVM official FRITZ!Box 7490 knowledge base #3531 on 31 Aug 2026 (high confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).
“The FRITZ!Box 7490 is an older VDSL/ADSL flagship.”
How to log in to the AVM FRITZ!Box 7490
- Connect to the AVM FRITZ!Box 7490 by Wi-Fi or a network cable. On a phone, turn off mobile data.
- Open a browser and go to fritz.box or 192.168.178.1.
- Sign in with You set it at setup.
- Open the Wireless or Wi-Fi section to change the network name and password.
If the login does not work
- Someone may have changed it. A factory reset restores the login above.
- Reset: Use “Forgot password?” on the login page to restore factory settings, or follow the reset steps in the FRITZ!Box manual for your model.
- Wrong address? Check your default gateway — see how to find your router’s IP.
- Type
http://, not https://, and turn off any VPN or Private DNS.
Other AVM models
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRITZ!Box 4060 | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Box 5590 Fiber | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Box 6591 Cable | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Box 6660 Cable | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Box 7530 | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Box 7530 AX | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Box 7583 | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Box 7590 | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Box 7590 AX | fritz.box or 192.168.178.1 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX | fritz.repeater or 192.168.178.2 | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Repeater 2400 | App only | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| FRITZ!Repeater 6000 | App only | — | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
More help
- AVM FRITZ!Box login guide
- 192.168.178.1 login page
- fritz.box login page
- Default router password list
- How to reset a router
Frequently asked questions
What is the default password for the AVM FRITZ!Box 7490?
You set it at setup.
What is the AVM FRITZ!Box 7490 IP address?
The admin page is at 192.168.178.1 (or fritz.box).
How do I reset the AVM FRITZ!Box 7490?
Use “Forgot password?” on the login page to restore factory settings, or follow the reset steps in the FRITZ!Box manual for your model.