Type `http://192.168.18.1` into your browser while connected to the router. The default login is usually `admin` / `admin`. That's the quickest way to reach the admin panel on Huawei and ZTE routers that use this address.
Some ISPs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East configure their Huawei and ZTE routers with 192.168.18.1 as the default gateway. Once you're logged in, you can change your WiFi password, manage connected devices and adjust network settings.
http://192.168.18.1. Log in with admin / admin. If those credentials don't work, check the sticker on your router for the correct password.Routers That Use 192.168.18.1
| Brand | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| Huawei (ISP variant) | admin | admin |
| ZTE (ISP variant) | admin | admin |
| ISP-branded device | admin | Check device sticker |
Most of these routers come pre-configured by your internet provider. That means the login credentials might differ from the standard defaults listed above. I'd recommend checking the label on your device first before trying anything else.
How to Log In
- Connect your device to the router's WiFi or plug in a LAN cable.
- Open a browser and type `http://192.168.18.1` into the address bar.
- Enter your credentials. Try `admin` / `admin` first, then check the sticker on your router.
- If the address doesn't respond, your router may actually use `192.168.0.1`. Try that next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What routers use 192.168.18.1?
Certain Huawei and ZTE devices configured by ISPs in Southeast Asia and the Middle East use this address. It's less common than 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.What is the default password?
The standard default is admin / admin. Some ISP-supplied routers have a unique password printed on the device sticker instead.192.168.18.1 is not loading - what do I do?
Make sure you're connected to the router's network first. Type `http://192.168.18.1` with the full prefix. If it still won't load, try `http://192.168.0.1` as your router might use that address instead.Most Huawei and ZTE routers use 192.168.0.1. Try that if 192.168.18.1 doesn't respond.
Find the correct address for your router: How to Find Your Router IP.
Default credentials by brand: Router Default Passwords.