192.168.1.254 is the admin address for a small but specific set of routers - mainly some older Fritz!Box models, the BT Home Hub in the UK and Orange Livebox in France.
Type `http://192.168.1.254` into your browser's address bar while connected to the router's network. If the page does not load, your router likely uses a different address - check the sticker or read the Default Gateway from your network settings.
Routers That Use 192.168.1.254
| Device | Region | Default Credentials |
|---|---|---|
| Fritz!Box (some older models) | Germany, Austria | Check device sticker |
| BT Home Hub | UK | admin / admin |
| Orange Livebox | France | admin / admin |
| Some ISP routers | Europe | Check device sticker |
Fritz!Box and 192.168.1.254
Older Fritz!Box models (roughly pre-2012) used 192.168.1.254 as their admin address. Current Fritz!Box models use `192.168.178.1` or the domain `fritz.box`. If you have a current Fritz!Box and 192.168.1.254 is not responding, try `http://fritz.box` in your browser instead.
How to Log In
- Connect to the router's WiFi or plug in a LAN cable.
- Open a browser and type `http://192.168.1.254` into the address bar.
- Enter your credentials. Check the sticker on your router.
- If the page does not load, find your actual Default Gateway via network settings and use that address instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What routers use 192.168.1.254?
Older Fritz!Box models, BT Home Hub (UK) and Orange Livebox (France).What is the default password for 192.168.1.254?
Depends on the router. Fritz!Box: check the sticker. BT Home Hub: admin / admin. Orange Livebox: admin / admin.My Fritz!Box does not respond at 192.168.1.254 - why?
Current Fritz!Box models use 192.168.178.1 or fritz.box. Try `http://fritz.box` instead.Current Fritz!Box models use 192.168.178.1 or the domain fritz.box instead.
Check the complete router default passwords list for your device.
The most common router address worldwide is 192.168.1.1 - used by TP-Link, ASUS and D-Link.