Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900) Login
The Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900) 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.
routerlogin.net Login
Login address: routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1
Username / password: admin / password
Contents
Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900) default login
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900) | routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 | admin | password | Official doc |
Checked against NETGEAR KB 1148 — Default user interface passwords for NETGEAR devices on 31 Aug 2026 (high confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).
“This older Nighthawk AC1900 predates forced-setup firmware, so admin / password is the real documented default.”
How to log in to the Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900)
- Connect to the Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900) by Wi-Fi or a network cable. On a phone, turn off mobile data.
- Open a browser and go to routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1.
- Sign in with admin / password.
- 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
| Model | Login address | Username | Password | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM1000 | 192.168.100.1 | admin | password | Official doc |
| CM2000 | 192.168.100.1 | admin | On the label (unique) | Official doc |
| CM3000 | 192.168.100.1 | admin | password | Official doc |
| DGN2200 (N300 ADSL2+) | routerlogin.net or 192.168.0.1 | admin | password | Official doc |
| Nighthawk CM1200 Cable Modem | 192.168.100.1 | admin | password | Official doc |
| Nighthawk Mesh MK63 (AX1800) | routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 | admin | You set it at setup | Official doc |
| Nighthawk R6700 / R6400 (AC1750) | routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 | admin | password | Official doc |
| Nighthawk R7000 (AC1900) | routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 | admin | password | Official doc |
| Nighthawk R7000P (AC2300) | routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 | admin | password | Official doc |
| Nighthawk RAX20 (AX1800) | routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 | admin | You set it at setup | Official doc |
| Nighthawk RAX200 (AX11000) | routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 | admin | You set it at setup | Official doc |
| Nighthawk RAX30 | routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1 | admin | You set it at setup | Official doc |
More help
- Netgear login guide
- 192.168.1.1 login page
- routerlogin.net login page
- Default router password list
- How to reset a router
Frequently asked questions
What is the default password for the Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900)?
Username admin, password password.
What is the Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900) IP address?
The admin page is at 192.168.1.1 (or routerlogin.net).
How do I reset the Netgear R6900 (Nighthawk AC1900)?
Press and hold the recessed Reset button for 7 seconds until the power LED blinks amber.