Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 Login

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The Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 is a router whose admin page answers on 192.168.1.1 (or routerlogin.net). There is no factory password: you create one the first time you open the admin page.

Contents
  1. Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 default login
  2. How to log in to the Netgear Nighthawk RAX40
  3. If the login does not work
  4. Other Netgear models
  5. More help
  6. Frequently asked questions

Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 default login

ModelLogin addressUsernamePasswordSource
Nighthawk RAX40routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1adminYou set it at setupOfficial doc

Checked against NETGEAR Nighthawk AX4 AX3000 WiFi Router (RAX40) User Manual — official on 31 Aug 2026 (high confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).

“Nighthawk AX4 4-stream dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (AX3000), 2.4/5 GHz standalone router, four gigabit LAN + one gigabit WAN — sits between the AX2400 RAX30 and the AX4300 RAX43/RAX45 already covered.”

How to log in to the Netgear Nighthawk RAX40

  1. Connect to the Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 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 / You set it at setup.
  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 RAX40?

Username admin, password You set it at setup.

What is the Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 IP address?

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

How do I reset the Netgear Nighthawk RAX40?

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