Cisco Router Login: 192.168.1.1 & Default Password
Log in to Cisco routers at 192.168.1.1 with cisco and cisco. Cable gateways, Meraki, WiFi and reset.
Connect to your Cisco router first by WiFi or cable. Business models ask you to change the password on first login.
Cisco routers range from small business RV models to enterprise gear and older Linksys by Cisco home routers. Small business routers open at 192.168.1.1 with cisco and cisco, while Cisco cable gateways supplied by ISPs often use 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.0.1. Some ISP cable gateways use cusadmin with the password highspeed.
This guide covers the main Cisco logins, how to change WiFi and how to reset. Enterprise IOS routers are usually managed through the console or SSH, not a home-style web page.
The fastest way in: tap the login button in the box at the top of this page, then sign in with the details on your router label.
How to log in to your Cisco router
- Connect your phone or computer to the router WiFi, or plug in an Ethernet cable.
- Open a browser and type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar. Some RV models require https://192.168.1.1.
- Enter the username and password from the table below or from the router label.
- After logging in, change the admin password and make sure WiFi security is WPA2 or WPA3.
If the page does not open, check your Default Gateway with our Router IP Finder. ISP builds sometimes use a different address.
Cisco default IP, username and password
| Model | Default IP | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| RV series small business (RV160, RV260, RV340) | 192.168.1.1 | cisco | cisco |
| Cisco cable gateways (DPC, EPC) | 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.0.1 | admin | password or (blank) |
| Linksys by Cisco (E series) | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Meraki MX and Go | my.meraki.com | Serial number | (blank) |
| IOS routers | Console or SSH | Set during setup | Set during setup |
Small business routers force a new password on first login. If cisco and cisco fail, it has already been changed. Cisco calls that page the web-based setup page.
How to change the WiFi password on a Cisco router
- Log in to the router web page.
- Open Wireless, then Basic Settings or your network name.
- Edit the security mode to WPA2-Personal or WPA3 and enter a new key.
- Apply the changes and reconnect devices.
For Linksys by Cisco home routers, see our Linksys login guide. Need a strong key? Try our WiFi Password Generator.
Cisco login problems and fixes
- 192.168.1.1 will not load: make sure you are on the router WiFi, not mobile data or a VPN, and type http:// in front.
- Wrong password: check the label first. If you or your ISP changed it, the defaults will not work.
- Page loads but login fails: clear the browser cache or try a private window. Some routers lock you out for a few minutes after several attempts.
- Router from your ISP: the provider may manage it. Their app or support line can reset the admin password.
- Still locked out: a factory reset restores the label login, but erases your settings.
How to reset a Cisco router
- Keep the router powered on.
- Hold the reset button for 10 seconds or more, until the power or system light blinks.
- Release and wait a few minutes.
- Log in at 192.168.1.1 with cisco and cisco and set a new password.
On RV routers a short press of under 10 seconds only reboots the router.
Home Cisco routers vs business Cisco gear
“Cisco router” can mean very different things, and the login depends on which one you have.
- Older Linksys-era home routers branded Cisco (like the E-series) usually open at 192.168.1.1 with admin as the password and the username left blank or set to admin.
- Cisco Small Business RV routers such as the RV160 and RV340 use 192.168.1.1 with cisco/cisco on first login, then force you to set a new password.
- Enterprise routers running Cisco IOS are normally set up through a console cable or SSH, not a web page, and have no universal default.
- Meraki devices are managed through the cloud dashboard rather than a local login.
If you’re at home and the router came from a shop years ago, it’s almost certainly a Linksys-era model. Those stopped getting updates a long time ago, which is worth bearing in mind.
First steps on a Cisco RV small business router
- Connect a computer to one of the LAN ports and browse to https://192.168.1.1.
- Accept the browser certificate warning, which is normal for a new router.
- Sign in with cisco/cisco and set a strong new admin password when asked.
- Run the setup wizard to configure the internet connection.
- Check for firmware updates under Administration or Maintenance before putting the router into use.
RV routers default to HTTPS for the admin page. If http:// doesn’t load, type https:// in front of the address.
