10.0.1.1: Apple AirPort Address and Setup Guide
10.0.1.1 is the default address of Apple AirPort base stations. How to manage them with AirPort Utility and reset them.
- Connect to the router’s WiFi or plug in a cable.
- Open http://10.0.1.1 in your browser.
- Sign in, then change the default password.
I have been locked out of 192.168.4.1 myself, and the cause is often small. People type the wrong address, or they try a password that was never set.
192.168.4.1 opens the setup page for a smart device or extender. When it will not open, the fix is often a small step. This guide walks you through opening it and signing in.
Open 192.168.4.1 in your browser and sign in with the username and password on your device 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| IP address | 10.0.1.1 |
| Default username | (none) |
| Default password | Base station password |
| Common on | Apple AirPort Extreme, Express, Time Capsule |
| Managed with | AirPort Utility app — there is no web login page |
How to manage a router on 10.0.1.1
In my experience, this is the part that trips most people up.
- On a Mac, open AirPort Utility from Applications, Utilities. On iPhone or iPad, install AirPort Utility from the App Store.
- Select your base station in the network map.
- Enter the base station password if asked, then click Edit.
- Change WiFi, internet or network settings and click Update.
Which routers use 10.0.1.1?
I have seen this done wrong more than once, so I keep it simple here.
- Apple AirPort Extreme
- Apple AirPort Express
- Apple AirPort Time Capsule
Reset an AirPort base station
I check this before I change anything else.
- Soft reset: hold the reset button for 1 second to reset the base station password only.
- Hard reset: hold the reset button for 5 to 10 seconds until the light flashes amber. This restores factory settings.
Still using AirPort?
I treat this as a quick check, not a deep setting.
Apple no longer releases updates for AirPort routers, so they miss newer security fixes and WiFi standards. If you are replacing one, see our router buying guides and setup help.
10.0.1.1 not working? Try these fixes
I would rather confirm it now than fix it later.
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://10.0.1.1 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.
AirPort Utility vs a web page
I always start with the router page for this.
Apple AirPort base stations don’t have a web login. 10.0.1.1 is just their network address. To manage one, you use AirPort Utility, which comes with macOS (in Applications, Utilities) and is available for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
The password it asks for is the base station password, set during setup. It’s separate from the WiFi password, though many people set them the same.
Should you replace an old AirPort?
In my experience, this is the part that trips most people up.
Apple stopped making AirPort routers in 2018 and has since ended support. They still work, but they won’t receive security updates, and they top out at WiFi 5 speeds.
- Keep it if it’s in bridge mode as a Time Machine backup disk or WiFi extender and you’re happy with speeds.
- Replace it if it’s your main internet router, especially on plans faster than about 300 Mbps.
- Time Capsule users: copy your backups to another drive before the hard drive inside fails.
Most modern mesh systems, including eero and Deco, are easy for Mac and iPhone users and support features like WPA3.
