192.168.20.1 Login: IP, Username and Password
Log in to 192.168.20.1 with the label password or admin and admin. NetComm and Australian ISP modems, fixes and 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.
192.168.20.1 is a private IP address used as the admin page by NetComm modems and by several internet providers in Australia, such as Superloop, Exetel, iPrimus and OptiComm.
Typing it into your browser opens the settings where you change the WiFi name and password, enter your ISP login and set up port forwarding. Here is how to log in, which defaults to try and how to fix the common 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 192.168.20.1
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 192.168.20.1.
- Open any browser and type http://192.168.20.1 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.
The cable is my first move when the page will not load over WiFi.
Default username and password for 192.168.20.1
Defaults depend on the brand and model. These are the combinations most often reported for devices that use 192.168.20.1:
| Username | Password | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| admin | admin | Most reported default |
| admin | password | Common on NetComm units |
| admin | 1234 | Some older modems |
| 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.
My first try is always the label password, since NetComm prints a unique one.
Why your router uses 192.168.20.1
192.168.20.0/24 is a private subnet, reserved for local networks. NetComm picked .20 so its modems do not clash with the many routers that use 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.
Devices on the network receive addresses such as 192.168.20.2 to 192.168.20.254 and point to 192.168.20.1 as their gateway. The .254 end of the range is the address I check when a second device joins.
Many NBN modems in Australia print a unique admin password on the label. Use that before trying the shared defaults.
Brands and devices that use 192.168.20.1
192.168.20.1 is not tied to one manufacturer. It is reported as the default or common gateway on these brands and ISP devices:
- NetComm NBN and 4G modems, for example the NF18ACV and NF20MESH
- Superloop, Exetel and iPrimus supplied modems
- OptiComm network devices
- Some Ruckus Wireless equipment
Your exact model decides the address, so the label on the router or its manual is the final word. The ISP-supplied models are the ones I check first when the brand is unclear.
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.
When the address will not open, the gateway line on my own device is where I look.
192.168.20.1 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. A locked-out reset is the fix I save for last, since it wipes the WiFi name too.
Common typos of 192.168.20.1
A single wrong character sends you to a search page instead of your router. These are the mistakes people make most often when typing 192.168.20.1:
- 192.168.20.l is not valid. The letter l replaces the final 1.
- 192.168.2.1 is not valid. A different address used by Belkin and others.
- 192.168.200.1 is not valid. An extra zero changes the subnet.
- 192.168.20,1 is not valid. A comma instead of a dot.
- http//192.168.20.1 is not valid. The colon is missing after http.
Type the address exactly as 192.168.20.1 with dots, no spaces and no letters, then press Enter. Adding http:// in front stops the browser from treating it as a search. The missing colon after http is the typo I catch most on this address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 192.168.20.1?
It is a private IP address used as the default gateway and admin page by NetComm modems and several Australian ISPs.
What is the default password for 192.168.20.1?
Many NetComm modems print a unique password on the label. Otherwise admin and admin is the most common default.
Why does 192.168.20.1 not load?
Your modem may use another address, or you are not connected to it. Check the Default Gateway on your device.
Is 192.168.20.1 the same as 192.168.2.1?
No. They are different subnets. 192.168.2.1 is used by brands like Belkin and some Telekom routers.
How do I reset a NetComm modem?
With the power on, hold the reset button for about 10 to 15 seconds until the lights flash. Then log in with the label details.
