10.0.0.138 Router Login: IP, Username and Password
Log in to 10.0.0.138 with admin and admin or the password on the label. Brands that use it, fixes and common typos.
The page opens only on a device connected to that router. Check the sticker on your router for its exact login. More defaults: Default Router Password List.
10.0.0.138 is a private IP address that some modems and routers use as their admin page. If your device sits on a 10.0.0.x network and the gateway ends in .138, this is the address that opens the router settings.
From here you can change the WiFi name and password, update firmware, forward ports and see connected devices. This guide shows the exact login steps, the default credentials people use most, and what to do when the page refuses to load.
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 10.0.0.138
Logging in takes less than a minute when your device is on the right network. Follow these steps in order:
- Connect your phone or computer to the router by WiFi or with an Ethernet cable. Mobile data will not reach 10.0.0.138.
- Open any browser and type http://10.0.0.138 in the address bar, not the search box.
- Enter the admin username and password. Try the defaults in the table below, or the ones printed on the router label.
- Once you are in, change the admin password and check that WiFi security is set to WPA2 or WPA3.
If the page never loads, your router probably uses a different address. Run our Router IP Finder or check the “Default Gateway” on your device before trying again.
Default username and password for 10.0.0.138
Defaults depend on the brand and model. These are the combinations most often reported for devices that use 10.0.0.138:
| Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| admin | admin | Most reported default |
| admin | password | Common on Netgear firmware |
| admin | 1234 | Some ISP gateways |
| admin | (blank) | Leave the password empty |
| (blank) | admin | Leave the username empty |
Most routers made in the last few years print a unique password on the label instead of a shared default. If none of these work and the password was changed, a factory reset brings back the label defaults.
Why your router uses 10.0.0.138
The 10.0.0.0 range is one of three private address blocks set aside for home and office networks. Addresses in this range are never used on the public internet, so every household can reuse them safely.
Manufacturers pick a gateway address inside that range. Most choose the first host, 10.0.0.1, but some ISP builds use 10.0.0.138 so the router sits away from the addresses it hands out to phones and laptops.
Your devices then receive addresses like 10.0.0.2 to 10.0.0.137 or higher, and they all point back to 10.0.0.138 as their gateway.
Brands and devices that use 10.0.0.138
10.0.0.138 is not tied to one manufacturer. It is reported as the default or common gateway on these brands and ISP devices:
- Telstra and Belong modems in Australia
- A1 gateways in Austria
- Netgear models supplied through ISPs
- Some D-Link and TP-Link units configured by a provider
Your exact model decides the address, so the label on the router or its manual is the final word.
How to check that your router really uses this IP
Before you troubleshoot the login page, confirm the gateway address on the device you are using:
- Windows: open Command Prompt, type
ipconfigand read the “Default Gateway” line. - Mac: open System Settings, Network, your connection, Details, then TCP/IP and read “Router”.
- Android: open WiFi settings, tap the connected network, and look for Gateway or Router.
- iPhone and iPad: Settings, Wi-Fi, tap the (i) next to your network, and read Router.
10.0.0.138 not working? Fixes that work
When the address times out or keeps refusing your password, work through these checks:
- Wrong network: make sure you are on the router WiFi, not mobile data, a guest network or a VPN.
- Wrong address: confirm the default gateway using the steps above. Many routers use 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 instead.
- Browser issues: type http:// in front, try a private window, or use another browser.
- Wrong password: check the label, then try the table above. Passwords are case sensitive.
- Router not responding: restart it, wait two minutes, and try again with a cable if you can.
- Locked out: hold the reset button for about 10 seconds to restore factory settings. This erases your WiFi name and password.
Still stuck? Our full guide on a router login page that will not open covers every cause.
Common typos of 10.0.0.138
A single wrong character sends you to a search page instead of your router. These are the mistakes people make most often when typing 10.0.0.138:
- 10.0.0.l38 is not valid. The letter l replaces the number 1.
- 10.0.0.138. is not valid. A trailing dot can break the address in some browsers.
- 10.0.0,138 is not valid. A comma instead of a dot.
- 10.0.0.138/admin is not valid. Extra paths are usually not needed. Use the plain IP.
- www.10.0.0.138 is not valid. IP addresses never start with www.
Type the address exactly as 10.0.0.138 with dots, no spaces and no letters, then press Enter. Adding http:// in front stops the browser from treating it as a search.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 10.0.0.138?
10.0.0.138 is a private IP address that some modems and routers use as their default gateway and admin login page.
What is the default password for 10.0.0.138?
The most reported default is admin as both username and password. Many newer devices print a unique password on the label instead.
Why can I not open 10.0.0.138?
Usually your router uses a different gateway, or you are not connected to its network. Check the Default Gateway on your device first.
Is 10.0.0.138 the same as 10.0.0.1?
No. Both are private addresses in the same range, but a router answers on only one of them. Use the one shown as your Default Gateway.
Can I change 10.0.0.138 to another IP?
Yes. In the LAN or Network settings you can change the router address, then reconnect your devices so they receive new addresses.
