Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000) Login

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The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000) 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 RAXE500 (AXE11000) default login
  2. How to log in to the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000)
  3. If the login does not work
  4. Other Netgear models
  5. More help
  6. Frequently asked questions

Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000) default login

ModelLogin addressUsernamePasswordSource
Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000)routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1adminYou set it at setupOfficial doc

Checked against NETGEAR official KB 1148 (Default UI passwords) on 31 Aug 2026 (high confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).

“Tri-band WiFi 6E flagship. The login name is admin, but there is no usable factory password — newer NETGEAR products force you to set the admin password on first setup (routerlogin.net or the Nighthawk app).”

How to log in to the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000)

  1. Connect to the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000) 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 RAXE500 (AXE11000)?

Username admin, password You set it at setup.

What is the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000) IP address?

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

How do I reset the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 (AXE11000)?

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