Synology Router Login: router.synology.com and SRM
Log in to Synology SRM at router.synology.com or 192.168.1.1:8000 with the admin account you created.
Connect to your Synology router first by WiFi or cable. Synology routers run SRM and can also be managed in the DS router app.
Synology routers, such as the RT6600ax, WRX560 and RT2600ac, run SRM (Synology Router Manager). Open it at http://router.synology.com or 192.168.1.1, usually on port 8000.
There is no fixed default password: you create the admin account during setup. Here is how to log in, change WiFi and reset.
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 Synology router
- Connect to the Synology WiFi or LAN port.
- Open http://router.synology.com, or http://192.168.1.1:8000.
- Log in with the admin account you created during setup.
- Or use the DS router app on your phone.
If the page does not open, check your Default Gateway with our Router IP Finder. ISP builds sometimes use a different address.
The router.synology.com address is the one I try first on any Synology that will not open.
Synology default IP, username and password
| Model or type | Login address | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synology routers (SRM) | router.synology.com or 192.168.1.1:8000 | Created at setup | Created at setup |
| Secure access | 192.168.1.1:8001 (HTTPS) | Same | Same |
| App | DS router | Same account | Same account |
Synology has no shared default admin password. A reset brings back the setup wizard. The setup-wizard reset is the detail I warn about first on any Synology.
How to change the WiFi password on a Synology router
- Log in to SRM.
- Open Wi-Fi Connect, then Wireless.
- Change the SSID and password and apply.
- Reconnect devices.
Mesh points update automatically. Need a strong key? Try our WiFi Password Generator. For me, Wi-Fi Connect is where every Synology WiFi change starts.
Synology 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.
I start with the setup-account case whenever a Synology login will not work.
How to reset a Synology router
- Keep the router powered on.
- Press and hold RESET for about 4 seconds to reset the admin password and network settings, or about 10 seconds for a full reset.
- Release and wait for the restart.
- Run the setup wizard at router.synology.com.
A soft reset keeps some settings. A hard reset erases everything. The 4-second hold is the timing I trust before I reach for a reset on a Synology.
Synology SRM in a nutshell
Synology routers like the RT2600ac, RT6600ax and WRX560 run SRM (Synology Router Manager), a polished desktop-style interface in your browser. You reach it at router.synology.com or 192.168.1.1, and you create your own admin account during setup, so there’s no shared default password. QuickConnect handles remote access to the router.
The DS router mobile app covers everyday tasks, and SRM itself offers a lot more for those who like detail. The desktop-style feel is the SRM detail I mention first to anyone new to Synology.
Features people buy Synology for
- Safe Access: strong parental controls with profiles, schedules and web filtering.
- Threat Prevention: blocks malicious traffic.
- VPN Plus Server: a VPN server built into the router for safe remote access.
- Mesh: link Synology routers or MR2200ac points together.
- Packages: optional add-ons from Synology’s package centre.
The Safe-Access controls are the feature I point at first for a family Synology.
Set up Safe Access for your kids
- Open SRM and launch Safe Access.
- Create a profile for each child and assign their devices.
- Set web filter level (child, teen or custom).
- Add a schedule for bedtime and school hours.
- Use the DS router app to grant extra time or pause access on the go.
The profile-per-child step is the one I set up first in any family Safe Access.
Synology mesh with MR2200ac
Synology routers can add MR2200ac mesh points or other Synology routers to form a mesh. Add them through Wi-Fi Connect in SRM. Ethernet backhaul is supported and gives the best performance. All points are managed in one place, so you set WiFi names and passwords once.
The add-through-SRM step is the one I follow first when a mesh point will not join.
