DrayTek Vigor Router Login and Setup Guide
DrayTek Vigor routers use 192.168.1.1 as the default admin address. Default username is admin with no password. DrayTek is a Taiwanese brand popular among SMBs, ISPs, and power users for dual-WAN and advanced VPN features.
About DrayTek Vigor Routers
DrayTek is a Taiwanese networking manufacturer founded in 1997, specialising in broadband routers, VPN concentrators, and multi-WAN devices. Their Vigor product line is particularly common in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Taiwan for VDSL/ADSL connections, and is a popular choice among network engineers who need advanced routing features without enterprise pricing.
Official DrayTek support: DrayTek Support
Dual-WAN VDSL routers. Business-grade load balancing, policy routing, central VPN. Popular in UK SMB deployments.
Multi-WAN security routers with firewall, IPS, SSL-VPN, and web content filtering. For offices and demanding home labs.
VDSL routers with integrated Wi-Fi. Common ISP-supplied or self-purchased option in Ireland and the UK.
Standalone access points managed via VigorConnect or the main Vigor router. Centralised Wi-Fi management without a cloud subscription.
How to Log In
Connect via Ethernet to any numbered LAN port, or via Wi-Fi if wireless is set up.
Type http://192.168.1.1 in a browser. The DrayOS web interface loads immediately.
Username: admin. Password: leave empty. DrayTek ships with no default password on the admin account. You are prompted to set a password on first login.
Default Credentials
| All Vigor Models | Admin IP | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vigor 2760, 2762, 2765, 2766 | 192.168.1.1 | admin | blank (empty) |
| Vigor 2860, 2862, 2866 | 192.168.1.1 | admin | blank (empty) |
| Vigor 2926, 2927 | 192.168.1.1 | admin | blank (empty) |
| Vigor 2962, 3910 | 192.168.1.1 | admin | blank (empty) |
| VigorAP 900, 910, 1000C | 192.168.1.2 | admin | blank (empty) |
Troubleshooting
DrayTek default is admin / blank. If blank fails, factory reset: power off, hold Reset during power-on for 5 seconds.
Go to WAN → General Setup. Verify PPPoE credentials exactly - a trailing space causes auth failure. UK BT FTTC typically uses @btbroadband.com suffix.
Community and Support
Official documentation answers most setup questions, but these communities have thousands of solved threads covering every edge case.
FAQ
How do I set up load balancing on a DrayTek dual-WAN router?
Log in to 192.168.1.1, go to WAN → General Setup. Enable both WAN1 and WAN2 interfaces and configure each with your ISP's connection settings. Then go to Routing → Load Balance / Route Policy to configure how traffic is distributed. DrayTek's load balancing supports session-based, IP-based, and protocol-based distribution policies. Set the weight ratio in WAN → Load Balance to control how bandwidth is split between connections.