MikroTik RB5009 Login
The MikroTik RB5009 is a router whose admin page answers on 192.168.88.1. Each unit has its own admin password printed on the device label — there is no shared default.
192.168.88.1 Login
Login address: 192.168.88.1
Username / password: admin / On the label (unique)
Contents
MikroTik RB5009 default login
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB5009 | 192.168.88.1 | admin | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
Checked against MikroTik Documentation — RB5009UG+S+IN User Manual on 31 Aug 2026 (high confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).
“Wired-only RouterOS v7 desktop router: 7x 1G + 1x 2.5G Ethernet + 1x 10G SFP+, quad-core ARM 88F7040 @1.4GHz, 1GB RAM, USB 3.0, no Wi-Fi.”
How to log in to the MikroTik RB5009
- Connect to the MikroTik RB5009 by Wi-Fi or a network cable. On a phone, turn off mobile data.
- Open a browser and go to 192.168.88.1.
- Sign in with admin / On the label (unique).
- Open the Wireless or Wi-Fi section to change the network name and password.
If the login does not work
- Check the label first. This model has a unique password printed on the device — admin / admin will not work.
- Someone may have changed it. A factory reset restores the login above.
- Reset: Unplug the power, hold the Reset button, plug the power back in and release when the ACT/USR light starts flashing (about 5 seconds).
- 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 MikroTik models
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau 5G ax | 192.168.88.1 | admin | (blank) | Official doc |
| Chateau LTE12 | 192.168.88.1 | admin | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| hAP ac² | 192.168.88.1 | admin | You set it at setup | Official doc |
| hAP ax² | 192.168.88.1 | admin | You set it at setup | Official doc |
| hAP ax3 | 192.168.88.1 | admin | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| hEX (RB750Gr3) | 192.168.88.1 | admin | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| L009UiGS-2HaxD-IN | 192.168.88.1 | admin | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| RB4011iGS+RM | 192.168.88.1 | admin | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| wAP ax | 192.168.88.1 | admin | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
More help
Frequently asked questions
What is the default password for the MikroTik RB5009?
Username admin, password On the label (unique).
What is the MikroTik RB5009 IP address?
The admin page is at 192.168.88.1.
How do I reset the MikroTik RB5009?
Unplug the power, hold the Reset button, plug the power back in and release when the ACT/USR light starts flashing (about 5 seconds).