OpenWrt Router Login and LuCI Setup at 192.168.1.1

OpenWrt uses 192.168.1.1 as the admin address. Fresh installs have username root with no password - set one immediately after first login.

About OpenWrt Routers

OpenWrt is open-source Linux router firmware. First login uses root/blank - set a password immediately.

Official support: OpenWrt Docs

How to Log In

1
Connect to the network

Connect your device via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable to the OpenWrt router.

2
Open the admin panel

Navigate to http://192.168.1.1 in a browser.

3
Enter credentials

Username: root. Password: blank (empty). Check the device label for any customized credentials.

ModelAdmin IPUsernamePassword
OpenWrt (all supported models)192.168.1.1rootblank (empty)

Default Credentials

MethodAddressUsernamePasswordNotes
LuCI web UI192.168.1.1rootblank (empty)Set password immediately
SSH192.168.1.1:22rootblank (empty)Same as LuCI root
After first setup192.168.1.1rootyour passwordUnified LuCI + SSH

Troubleshooting

1
No Wi-Fi after install

OpenWrt disables Wi-Fi by default. After setting root password, go to Network → Wireless, enable radio, configure WPA2, Save & Apply.

2
opkg update fails

Router needs working WAN internet. Verify in Network → Interfaces → WAN. Test: SSH in and run ping 8.8.8.8.

Community and Support

Official documentation answers most setup questions, but these communities have thousands of solved threads covering every edge case.

FAQ

What if the default credentials do not work?

Check the physical label on the device for custom credentials. If the password was changed and is unknown, press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds to restore factory defaults. After a factory reset, the default credentials listed above will work again.