Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) Login

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The Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) is a router whose admin page answers on 192.168.1.1 (or routerlogin.net). It ships with a fixed factory login, so change it after the first sign-in.

Contents
  1. Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) default login
  2. How to log in to the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)
  3. If the login does not work
  4. Other Netgear models
  5. More help
  6. Frequently asked questions

Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) default login

ModelLogin addressUsernamePasswordSource
Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1adminpasswordOfficial doc

Checked against NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 R8000 User Manual — official PDF on 31 Aug 2026 (high confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).

“Nighthawk X6 AC3200 tri-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) router (2014 SKU) with two 5 GHz bands — an older generation with a genuine static default password.”

How to log in to the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)

  1. Connect to the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) by Wi-Fi or a network cable. On a phone, turn off mobile data.
  2. Open a browser and go to routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1.
  3. Sign in with admin / password.
  4. 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: Press and hold the recessed Reset button for 7 seconds until the power LED blinks amber.
  • 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 Netgear models

More help

Frequently asked questions

What is the default password for the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)?

Username admin, password password.

What is the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200) IP address?

The admin page is at 192.168.1.1 (or routerlogin.net).

How do I reset the Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 (AC3200)?

Press and hold the recessed Reset button for 7 seconds until the power LED blinks amber.