Vodafone Router Login and Setup Guide

Vodafone home broadband gateways use 192.168.1.1 or vodafone.connect as the admin address. The admin password is unique per device and printed on the label on the bottom of the router.

vodafone.connect Open 192.168.1.1

Summary

Vodafone Station (Italy/Spain). Combo DSL/cable gateway. Admin at 192.168.1.1. Password on device label.
Ultra Hub (UK). Vodafone's current UK broadband gateway. Admin at 192.168.1.1 or vodafone.connect. Unique password on label.

Gigacube (4G/5G). Mobile broadband gateway for home use. Admin at 192.168.8.1 (Huawei-based) or 192.168.1.1 depending on model.

Vodafone Home Broadband Gateways

Vodafone supplies its own branded routers to home broadband customers across the UK, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Australia, and other markets. The hardware varies by region - Vodafone uses equipment from Sercomm, Huawei, Sagemcom, and other OEMs. Despite different underlying hardware, most Vodafone gateways share a similar web interface at 192.168.1.1 or the hostname vodafone.connect.

How to Log In

About 2 minutes

1

Connect to Vodafone Wi-Fi

Use the Wi-Fi credentials on your router label to connect. You can also use an Ethernet cable to any LAN port.
2

Open the admin page

Try http://vodafone.connect first - this hostname works on most UK and European Vodafone gateways. If it fails, use http://192.168.1.1.
3

Enter the admin password

The admin password is unique per device and printed on the label - it is NOT the generic "vodafone" password. Look for "Admin Password" or "Router Password" on the sticker. The username field is usually left blank or uses "admin".

Vodafone locks some advanced settings on ISP-supplied gateways. Features like custom DNS, bridge mode, and port forwarding may be restricted or located in a non-standard menu. If a setting you need is not visible, contact Vodafone support.

Default Credentials by Model

Model	Admin IP	Username	Password	Notes
Ultra Hub (UK)	192.168.1.1 / vodafone.connect	admin	Unique - device label	Wi-Fi 6, FTTC/FTTP
Vodafone Station (Italy)	192.168.1.1 / vodafone.connect	admin	Unique - device label	Wi-Fi 5/6, DSL
Vodafone Station (Spain)	192.168.1.1 / vodafone.connect	admin	Unique - device label	Wi-Fi 5, cable/FTTH
Gigacube 5G (Huawei-based)	192.168.8.1 / hi.link	admin	Unique - device label	5G SA/NSA gateway
Gigacube 4G (Huawei B528)	192.168.8.1 / hi.link	admin	admin	LTE Cat 6

Troubleshooting

1

Password not on label

Vodafone prints a unique Admin Password on the device label - separate from the Wi-Fi password. Look for "Admin Password" or "Router Password" field on the sticker.
2

Advanced settings restricted

Some Vodafone gateways lock DNS and advanced firewall settings. Connect your own router to a Vodafone LAN port and configure those settings on your router instead.

Community and Support

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

Vodafone UK Community: Official Vodafone UK community forums. Ultra Hub setup, port forwarding, and broadband troubleshooting.
r/VodafoneUK: Vodafone UK broadband community - gateway settings, speed issues, and switching to own equipment.

FAQ

Can I use my own router instead of the Vodafone gateway?

Yes, in most cases. Connect your own router's WAN port to one of the Vodafone gateway's LAN ports. If you experience double-NAT issues (port forwarding not working, gaming Strict NAT), enable bridge mode or DMZ on the Vodafone gateway pointing to your router's MAC address. Note: some Vodafone contracts require using their gateway for managed Wi-Fi features or ISP support.