192.168.43.1 - Android Mobile Hotspot Gateway
192.168.43.1 is not a router admin address - it is the default gateway that Android assigns to its mobile hotspot network. Devices connected to your phone hotspot use this as their gateway. There is no web interface here.
What Uses 192.168.43.1
192.168.43.1 is the default gateway used by Android mobile hotspots. When you enable hotspot on an Android phone, it assigns 192.168.43.1 as the gateway for connected devices. No admin panel exists at this address.
Default gateway is 192.168.43.1. Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and most Android OEMs use this range.
Uses 172.20.10.1 as the hotspot gateway - a completely different address.
Uses 192.168.137.1 as the gateway for the hosted network.
Uses 192.168.49.1 as the group owner IP in Wi-Fi Direct connections.
How to Log In at 192.168.43.1
Connect your device via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable. You must be on the local network - mobile data or other networks will not work.
http://192.168.43.1
Type the address with http:// explicitly. Modern browsers default to HTTPS, which will fail on a router without an SSL certificate.
Enter the username and password for your router. Check the label on the device for the current credentials, or use the defaults from the table below.
Default Credentials for Devices Using 192.168.43.1
| Brand / Model | Admin IP | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android mobile hotspot (most brands) | 192.168.43.1 | - | No admin panel - managed in Android Settings |
| Samsung Android hotspot | 192.168.43.1 | - | Managed via Settings → Connections → Mobile Hotspot |
| Some Android 12/13 devices | 192.168.1.1 or varies | - | Android 12+ may use different ranges |
Troubleshooting
Android hotspot settings are not accessible via a browser. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Hotspot & Tethering (location varies by Android version). There you can change the network name, password, and connected device limits.
Check that mobile data is active on the phone - the hotspot shares the phone's data connection. Ensure the connected device obtained an IP in the 192.168.43.x range via DHCP. If not, turn hotspot off and back on.
FAQ
Can I admin my Android phone's hotspot at 192.168.43.1?
No. Android does not run a web server at 192.168.43.1. The address is only the DHCP gateway that connected devices use to route internet traffic. All hotspot configuration happens in Android Settings, not via a browser.
Why do some Android phones use different hotspot IP ranges?
Android 12 introduced randomised hotspot IP ranges for privacy. Newer Pixel and some Samsung devices may assign a different subnet each time you activate the hotspot. This breaks devices that have the gateway IP hardcoded - if that is a problem, check your Android settings for a "Fixed hotspot IP" option or static IP assignment.