192.168.88.1 Login: MikroTik WebFig Setup Guide
192.168.88.1 is the default address for MikroTik RouterOS devices. Default login, WebFig and WinBox access, and fixes.
- Connect to the router’s WiFi or plug in a cable.
- Open http://192.168.88.1 in your browser.
- Sign in, then change the default password.
I have been locked out of 192.168.88.1 myself, and the cause is often small. People type the wrong address, or they try a password that was never set.
192.168.88.1 is the login page for MikroTik routers. When it will not open, the fix is often a small step. This guide walks you through opening it and signing in.
Open 192.168.88.1 in your browser and sign in with the username and password on your router 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.
How to log in to 192.168.88.1
In my experience, this is the part that trips most people up.
- Connect your phone or computer to the router’s WiFi, or plug in a network cable.
- Open a browser and type http://192.168.88.1 in the address bar, then press Enter.
- Enter the admin username and password. Check the label on the router if the defaults below do not work.
- Once you are in, change the default admin password from the system or administration menu.
Default username and password for 192.168.88.1
I have seen this done wrong more than once, so I keep it simple here.
| Device | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| Older MikroTik devices | admin | (blank) |
| Newer MikroTik devices | admin | Printed on the sticker |
Recent MikroTik devices ship with a unique password on the label instead of a blank password. RouterOS asks you to set a new one after the first login.
Which routers use 192.168.88.1?
I check this before I change anything else.
- MikroTik hAP, hAP ac and hAP ax routers
- MikroTik RB series routerboards
- MikroTik cAP and wAP access points (default config)
- Other devices running RouterOS with the default configuration
WebFig, WinBox or Quick Set?
I treat this as a quick check, not a deep setting.
- Quick Set is the simple start page in WebFig for home setups: WiFi name, password and internet type.
- WebFig gives access to every RouterOS setting through the browser.
- WinBox is a Windows app that can find the router even before it has an IP address.
192.168.88.1 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://192.168.88.1 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.
How to change your WiFi name and password
I always start with the router page for this.
- Log in at http://192.168.88.1 with the admin username and password.
- Open Wireless, WiFi or WLAN settings. On dual-band routers, edit both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks.
- Change the SSID to set a new WiFi name.
- Choose WPA2-PSK (AES) or WPA3 security and enter a new password. Our WiFi Password Generator creates a strong one.
- Click Save or Apply, then reconnect your devices with the new password.
How to reset the router to factory settings
In my experience, this is the part that trips most people up.
If you forgot the admin password, a factory reset brings back the default login.
Find the small Reset hole on the back of the router, press it with a pin for about 10 seconds while the router is on, and release it when the lights blink. After it restarts, log in at http://192.168.88.1 with the default details.
Note: a reset erases your WiFi name, password, port forwarding and any internet provider settings. Keep your provider login details handy before you reset.
