192.168.178.1 Login: FRITZ!Box and fritz.box
Log in to a FRITZ!Box at 192.168.178.1 or fritz.box with the password on the sticker. Steps, fixes and reset.
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.
192.168.178.1 is the default address of AVM FRITZ!Box routers, which are very common in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands, and with some providers in other countries.
Opening it lets you change the WiFi name and password, manage phones and DECT devices, set up MyFRITZ! remote access and update FRITZ!OS. This guide covers the login, where the password lives, and what to do when the page will not open.
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 192.168.178.1
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 192.168.178.1.
- Open any browser and type http://192.168.178.1 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.
I start on the router’s own WiFi, since mobile data never reaches the login page.
Default username and password for 192.168.178.1
Defaults depend on the brand and model. These are the combinations most often reported for devices that use 192.168.178.1:
| Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| (none) | Password on label | FRITZ!Box default |
| fritzXXXX | Your password | Newer FRITZ!OS creates a user name |
| (none) | Your own password | If you set one during setup |
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.
For me, the label’s unique password beats any shared default I have seen.
Why your router uses 192.168.178.1
192.168.178.0/24 is a private network range. AVM chose the unusual .178 subnet so a FRITZ!Box rarely clashes with other routers on 192.168.0.x or 192.168.1.x.
Your devices receive addresses like 192.168.178.20 to 192.168.178.200 and use 192.168.178.1 as their gateway and DNS server. When two routers clash, the unusual .178 subnet is the detail I point at first.
Brands and devices that use 192.168.178.1
192.168.178.1 is not tied to one manufacturer. It is reported as the default or common gateway on these brands and ISP devices:
- AVM FRITZ!Box DSL, cable and fiber models, such as the 7530, 7590 and 6660
- FRITZ!Box units supplied by ISPs, for example 1&1, Vodafone and Telekom partners
- FRITZ!Repeater devices that join a FRITZ!Box mesh
Your exact model decides the address, so the label on the router or its manual is the final word. My first stop is the label, since the model decides the address.
192.168.178.1 and fritz.box: same page, two addresses
FRITZ!Box routers answer on both 192.168.178.1 and the friendly name http://fritz.box. They open the same admin page, so if one fails, try the other.
A FRITZ!Box does not use a username and password pair out of the box. It asks for a single FRITZ!Box password, printed on the sticker under the router and on the service card in the box. If you set your own password during setup, use that one instead.
If you changed the router address and lost it, many FRITZ!Box models also answer on the emergency address 169.254.1.1 when your computer is connected by cable.
When the numbers fail, fritz.box is the shortcut I try before anything else.
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.
I check the gateway on the device itself before I believe any typed address.
192.168.178.1 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. For me, the VPN is the hidden culprit when the page times out for no reason.
Common typos of 192.168.178.1
A single wrong character sends you to a search page instead of your router. These are the mistakes people make most often when typing 192.168.178.1:
- 192.168.178.l is not valid. The letter l in place of the final 1.
- 192.168.l78.1 is not valid. A letter l inside 178.
- 192.168.1.78 is not valid. Digits in the wrong order.
- fritzbox is not valid. Use fritz.box with a dot.
- 192.168.178.1.1 is not valid. An IP address has only four parts.
Type the address exactly as 192.168.178.1 with dots, no spaces and no letters, then press Enter. Adding http:// in front stops the browser from treating it as a search. I read the typed address back digit by digit when the page turns into a search.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the default password for 192.168.178.1?
A FRITZ!Box uses the device password printed on the sticker under the router and on the service card. There is no shared default.
Is there a username for FRITZ!Box?
Older setups ask only for a password. Newer FRITZ!OS versions may create a user name such as fritz followed by four digits, shown on the login page.
Why does fritz.box not open?
Your device may be on mobile data, a VPN or another network. Connect to the FRITZ!Box WiFi or cable and try http://192.168.178.1 instead.
How do I reset a FRITZ!Box?
If you can log in, use System, Backup, Factory Settings. If you are locked out, follow the AVM recovery steps for your model. A reset restores the label password and erases settings.
Can I change 192.168.178.1?
Yes. Under Home Network, Network, Network Settings, IPv4 Settings you can change the address. Note the new one before saving.
