192.168.137.1: Windows Mobile Hotspot IP Explained
192.168.137.1 is the IP Windows uses for Mobile Hotspot and connection sharing. No login page: here is how to manage it and fix problems.
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.
192.168.137.1 is the private address Windows assigns to your computer when you share its internet connection, either with Mobile Hotspot or with Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).
If you saw this address as a gateway on your phone, you are connected to a Windows PC hotspot, not a normal router. This guide explains what that means, where the settings live and how to fix hotspot problems.
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 192.168.137.1
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 192.168.137.1.
- Open any browser and type http://192.168.137.1 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 192.168.137.1
Defaults depend on the brand and model. These are the combinations most often reported for devices that use 192.168.137.1:
| Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None | None | Managed in Windows Settings |
| admin | admin | Only if a router uses this IP |
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 192.168.137.1
Windows reserves the 192.168.137.0/24 subnet for connection sharing. The PC takes .1 and hands out the rest to connected devices.
Because the address is fixed by Windows, you will see it on almost every Windows hotspot. It does not mean anything is wrong with your network.
A few routers can also be set to 192.168.137.1 manually, but no major brand uses it as a factory default.
Brands and devices that use 192.168.137.1
192.168.137.1 is not tied to one manufacturer. It is reported as the default or common gateway on these brands and ISP devices:
- Windows 10 and 11 Mobile Hotspot
- Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on older Windows versions
- Virtual machine and USB tethering setups that rely on ICS
Your exact model decides the address, so the label on the router or its manual is the final word.
192.168.137.1 and Windows Mobile Hotspot
When you turn on Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10 or 11, or enable Internet Connection Sharing, Windows gives your PC the address 192.168.137.1. Phones and laptops that join your hotspot receive addresses like 192.168.137.50 and use your PC as their gateway.
There is no web login page at 192.168.137.1. You manage the hotspot in Windows Settings, Network and internet, Mobile hotspot, where you can change the network name, password and band.
If devices connect to your Windows hotspot but have no internet, open Mobile hotspot settings and make sure “Share my internet connection from” is set to the adapter that is actually online.
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.
192.168.137.1 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 192.168.137.1
A single wrong character sends you to a search page instead of your router. These are the mistakes people make most often when typing 192.168.137.1:
- 192.168.l37.1 is not valid. A letter l in place of the 1 in 137.
- 192.168.13.7 is not valid. Digits split into the wrong parts.
- 192.168.137.l is not valid. The final 1 typed as a letter.
- 192.168.173.1 is not valid. Digits swapped.
- 192.168.137,1 is not valid. A comma instead of a dot.
Type the address exactly as 192.168.137.1 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 192.168.137.1?
It is the address Windows gives a PC when it shares internet through Mobile Hotspot or Internet Connection Sharing.
Is there a login page at 192.168.137.1?
No. You manage the hotspot in Windows Settings, Network and internet, Mobile hotspot.
How do I change the Windows hotspot password?
Open Settings, Network and internet, Mobile hotspot, then Edit or Properties, and set a new network name and password.
Why do devices on my Windows hotspot have no internet?
Windows may be sharing the wrong adapter, or a VPN or firewall is blocking sharing. Check the share setting and restart the hotspot.
Can I change 192.168.137.1?
Not easily. Windows sets it for connection sharing. Advanced users can change it through the registry, but it is rarely needed.
