You may get so involved in your work that you may need help to keep track of things around you. Similarly, this is the case when you forget your router password and try to think of a solution to remember it. You then attempt to find the router password but are unsuccessful. One of the ways would be to use the reset function to erase all router settings.
But what if you don’t want to reset your router but only to recover its credentials somehow? So, is there any other way to find router usernames and passwords? In this blog, you’ll find techniques that will save you from being banned by attempting multiple times to sign in to your router. Now, let’s look at how to find the router username and password without resetting.
What is My Router Username?
You can easily find your router username by checking the sticker behind it. It is your router’s default username. You can use it if you haven’t changed it. Usually, the router’s default username is “admin” or root in some models.
Things to Know Before You Find the Router’s Credentials
-Your router username and password are confidential information about your Internet connection.
-Once you know your username and password, try to change it to secure it.
-The following solutions do not require any networking expertise.
Solution #1: Use the Router Password Kracker
You need to remember your username and password for the router so that you can make changes to your router or modem. Password Kracker is an open tool to recover lost usernames and passwords of different routers. It uses a recovery list technique to guess your router password, as it has a database full of passwords.
Note: Password Kracker might not be for you if you have a very complex forgotten password for your router. The Kracker contains passwords commonly set up by people, making the chances of cracking the password relatively high.
Solution #2: Use RouterPassView
When you save your router’s configuration settings on your laptop or PC, RouterPassView will deliver a higher success rate in figuring out your forgotten password. To explain in simple terms, this tool can decode all code in your configuration. You can successfully get your username and password back when you have ample time. Here are steps on how to find router password with RouterPassView:
1. Press Win+R and type RouterPassView.exe.
2. Drag the router configuration backup file on the RouterPassView Window.
3. If it succeeds, your router username and password will appear on the Window.
Solution #3: Use the Default Credentials
One of the easiest ways to find a router’s password is by looking at the sticker behind the router box. The sticker has many details, such as serial number and MAC address, along with the password and username you require to access the router interface.
You can also call your customer support agent to obtain the necessary information and confirm your identity. You will quickly get your router credentials.
You can always use the router default password software, compatible with devices running Windows 7 and above. The software will try to find the IP address attached to your router and provide a link for your router to access its interface.
Click the link to direct you to the router console page without manually detecting IP addresses.
How to Login to Tenda Router Without Password
You can log in to Tenda Router by searching 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 on the address bar of any browser. When prompted to enter a username and password, leave it empty and click Enter. You can check on this link which model of the Tenda router works without a password.
How Do I Get My D-Link Router Username and Password?
You can find the D-Link Router in this link by navigating your model or going to the D-Link router login page with 192. 168.1.254 Enter admin as the username and leave the password block empty.
How to Find Router Username and Password on Xfinity
You can find your Xfinity Username and Password on the router sticker at the back, or you can go here for the username and use the default username: admin. For passwords, you can use the methods in this article or try the default password: password. For the Xfinity router, search 10.0.0.1 to access your router.
How to Get PPPOE Username and Password from Router
You can get PPPOE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) by logging into your router and selecting the Network option. You cannot see your password as it is hidden in an asterisk. To see your password, here are the steps:
1. Click on three dots on your browser and select More Tools.
2. Navigate Developer Tools.
3. Tap on the left-corner icon and select your password.
4. Change the word password prompted in the window to text.
5. Done! You can now get your PPPOE password.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WiFi router login?
WiFi router login refers to the process of accessing the web-based management interface of a router to change its settings, view network information, or monitor connected devices. The login typically requires a username and password, which is provided by the ISP or can be changed by the user.
How do I log into my router admin page?
To log into your router’s admin page, you need to connect your computer or mobile device to the router’s network. Then, open a web browser and type the router’s IP address in the address bar. The most common IP addresses for routers are “192.168.1.1” or “192.168.0.1”, but it can be different for some routers. Now, enter the username and password. That’s it!
Is router and WiFi password the same?
Not necessarily. The password for your router’s administrative interface and the password for your WiFi network can be different. The password for accessing the router’s administrative interface is used to log into the router’s settings and make changes to its configuration. The WiFi password, on the other hand, is used to connect devices to the WiFi network.
