Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541) Login
The Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541) is a modem-router (gateway) whose admin page answers on 192.168.1.1. It ships with a fixed factory login, so change it after the first sign-in.
192.168.1.1 Login
Login address: 192.168.1.1
Username / password: admin / pfsense
Contents
Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541) default login
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgate 1541 (XG-1541) | 192.168.1.1 | admin | pfsense | Official doc |
Checked against Netgate official documentation — Netgate 1541 Getting Started on 31 Aug 2026 (high confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).
“2.1GHz 8-core Xeon D-1541 CPU, 2x 10GBase-T + 2x 1GbE built-in, PCIe x16 expansion (2/4-port 10GbE SFP+ card supported), 16GB DDR4 ECC — a data-center-class 1U appliance distinct from the desktop-class SG-1100/SG-2100/4100/6100/8200 already seeded.”
How to log in to the Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541)
- Connect to the Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541) by Wi-Fi or a network cable. On a phone, turn off mobile data.
- Open a browser and go to 192.168.1.1.
- Sign in with admin / pfsense.
- 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 the console menu option “Reset to factory defaults”, or hold the reset button on models that have one.
- 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 Netgate models
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netgate 4100 | 192.168.1.1 | admin | pfsense | Official doc |
| Netgate 6100 | 192.168.1.1 | admin | pfsense | Official doc |
| Netgate 8200 | 192.168.1.1 | admin | pfsense | Official doc |
| SG-1100 (Netgate 1100) | 192.168.1.1 | admin | pfsense | Official doc |
| SG-2100 (Netgate 2100) | 192.168.1.1 | admin | pfsense | Official doc |
More help
- Netgate (pfSense) login guide
- 192.168.1.1 login page
- Default router password list
- How to reset a router
Frequently asked questions
What is the default password for the Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541)?
Username admin, password pfsense.
What is the Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541) IP address?
The admin page is at 192.168.1.1.
How do I reset the Netgate Netgate 1541 (XG-1541)?
Use the console menu option “Reset to factory defaults”, or hold the reset button on models that have one.