ZTE Router Login: 192.168.1.1 & Default Password
Log in to a ZTE router at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 for 4G models. Default username and password, provider units, reset and fixes.
I have been locked out of my ZTE login page, and the cause is often small. People type the wrong address, or they try a password that was never set.
192.168.1.1 is the page that opens your ZTE router settings. When it will not open, the fix is often small. This guide walks you through opening it and signing in. This is the admin panel: the full settings live here, while the user login shows only a few menus.
Open 192.168.1.1 in your browser and sign in with the username and password on your router label.
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 ZTE router
In my experience, this is the part that trips most people up.
- Connect your phone or computer to the ZTE WiFi network, or plug in a network cable.
- Open a browser and go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.1.1.
- Enter the admin username and password. The defaults are below and on the router label.
- Change the default admin password from the administration or system menu.
ZTE default IP address, username and password
I have seen this done wrong more than once, so I keep it simple here.
| Model or type | Login address | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZTE home routers and ONTs | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin or on label |
| ZTE 4G / 5G mobile routers | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin or on label |
| Provider-supplied ZTE devices | 192.168.1.1 | On label | On label |
Defaults differ by model and firmware. If these do not work, check the label on your router or reset it.
Log in with the ZTE LinkApp (some models) app
I check this before I change anything else.
Some newer ZTE routers and 5G CPE devices can be managed with ZTE’s LinkApp. Provider-supplied units are usually managed through the provider’s own app.
ZTE router login not working?
I treat this as a quick check, not a deep setting.
1. Check your connection
Your device must be connected to the router’s WiFi or plugged in with a cable. Turn off mobile data on phones, because the router page cannot be reached over a cellular connection.
2. Type the address correctly
Type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar, not the search box. Use only numbers and dots. Do not add www or .com. Our IP Address Checker fixes common typos.
3. Confirm the router IP
Your router may use a different address. Use the Router IP Finder to read the exact Default Gateway from your device.
4. Try another browser or a private window
Clear the browser cache or open a private window. Some browsers force HTTPS, so type http:// at the start.
5. Restart the router
Unplug the router for 30 seconds, plug it back in, wait two minutes and try again.
6. Turn off VPN or proxy apps
A VPN sends your traffic to another network, so your local router cannot be reached until you disconnect it.
How to change your ZTE WiFi name and password
I would rather confirm it now than fix it later.
- Log in at http://192.168.1.1 with the admin username and password.
- Open Wireless, WiFi or WLAN settings. On dual-band routers, edit both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
- Change the SSID to set a new WiFi name.
- Choose WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA3 security and enter a new password. Our WiFi Password Generator creates a strong one.
- Click Save or Apply, then reconnect your devices with the new password.
How to reset a ZTE router
I always start with the router page for this.
With the router on, press and hold the Reset button for about 5 to 10 seconds until the lights flash, then release it. On provider-supplied units, a reset may remove internet settings, so check with your provider first.
Note: a factory reset erases your WiFi name, password and other settings. Keep any internet provider login details ready before you reset.
ZTE routers usually come from your ISP
In my experience, this is the part that trips most people up.
Most ZTE routers in homes are supplied by internet providers rather than bought in shops. That includes fibre ONTs like the F660 and F670L, 4G and 5G routers like the MF series, and DSL modems from providers in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America.
Fibre and DSL units usually open at 192.168.1.1. Mobile routers often use 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. Many models have a user login with limited menus and a separate admin login kept by the ISP. The user account often uses user as both the username and the password.
Change the WiFi password on a ZTE fibre router
I have seen this done wrong more than once, so I keep it simple here.
- Log in at 192.168.1.1 with the user and password from the label.
- Open Network, then WLAN, then Security (names vary slightly by ISP).
- Choose WPA2-PSK with AES.
- Enter a new WPA passphrase and click Submit or Apply.
- Repeat for the 5 GHz network on dual-band models.
On ZTE 4G/5G routers, you can usually change the WiFi password in the ZTE LinkApp too, which is quicker on a phone.
Using your own router behind a ZTE ONT
I check this before I change anything else.
If your ZTE fibre unit has weak WiFi, you can add your own router. Connect it to a LAN port on the ZTE. To avoid double NAT, ask your ISP whether the ONT can be put into bridge mode. Some providers allow it, others don’t.
