How to Reset a Huawei Router Password

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Easy steps to access and change a Huawei router password
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Do you need to make changes to your Huawei router but don't know the admin password? Whether you've lost the router's admin password or just want to reset your Wi-Fi password or key, we can help! This wikiHow article will teach you how to log in to your Huawei router so you can change or reset the password. We also spoke to A/V expert Steven Racz to learn what to do if you can't find your password.

Find and Reset a Huawei Router Password

According to A/V expert Steven Racz, if you don't know the password for your Huawei router, you can reset the router by inserting a needle-like object into the reset hole and pressing inward for a few seconds. Once logged in, go to More Functions → System Settings → Change Login Password to set a new password.

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Reset the Router Password (Web)

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  1. If you can connect to your router's access point via Wi-Fi, you can do so. If not, Racz recommends connecting your computer to the router with an ethernet cable . Connect one end to your computer's ethernet port (or a USB adapter , if you don't have an ethernet port) and the other end to your router's LAN port.
    • This method will help you change the admin (login) password for your Huawei router, whether you remember it or not.
  2. Find the sticker on your Huawei router, and locate the default IP address, which usually looks like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 . Type the router's IP address into the address bar of your web browser and press Enter or Return . A login screen will appear.
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  3. If you already know the admin password and just want to change it, log in now. But if you've forgotten your router login info and haven't changed it, you will usually find the admin username and password printed on the router's nameplate. If it's not there, here is a list of default router login passwords for Huawei routers:

    Username Password
    admin 1234
    admin 3bb
    admin admin
    admin LTEcpe
    admin superonline
    digicel digicel
    homebro homebro
    <blank> admin
    root admin
    telecomadmin admintelecom
    user HuaweiUser
    user user
    vodafone vodafone
    admin admin@huawei.com
    admin Admin@huawei
  4. If you don't know your router password and are unable to log in using the default login information, Racz advises restoring your router to its original factory settings using the router's reset button. Once you do this, you'll be able to use your router's default admin password to sign in and update your settings. Usually, the button looks like a small hole that only a pin can fit into, but sometimes, you'll see a button you can press with your finger.
    • If you have a reset hole, insert a needle-like object, such as a SIM tool, the straightened end of a paperclip, or a pin, and press inward until the router restarts. [2]
    • This method will delete any saved configurations, including Wi-Fi network information. Only use it if you cannot log in using the HUAWEI AI Life app or through the router's admin website. [3]
    • Wait about 3-4 minutes after releasing the button to refresh your router's web-based admin tool.
    • Once the router is reset, log in using the default admin username and password for your router.
  5. You will usually see this at the top of the router admin website. [4]
    • If you don't see this option, click the Advanced menu instead.
  6. When you expand System Settings in the left panel, you'll see the Change Login Password Option below it.
    • If you don't see this option, select System in the left panel, then select Modify Password .
  7. Type the current (default) password into the "Current password" field, then type and confirm a new password into the following two blanks. The username will stay the same, but you can reset the password to anything you wish. Once you change the password, you'll use this password to sign in to the router any time you want to make changes.
  8. Once you save the new password, you'll need to use it when you want to sign in to the router to make changes.
  9. If you had to reset your router, the Wi-Fi password was also reset to the default key that's printed on your Huawei router. If you want, you can reset the Wi-Fi password to anything you wish.
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Reset the Router or Wi-Fi Password (Mobile)

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  1. If you want to reset your Huawei router's admin password or Wi-Fi access point password, it's easy to do using the Huawei AI Life app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad.
  2. This opens your router's details page. [6]
  3. It's the blue link at the bottom of the page.
  4. If the password you want to reset is the admin password, here's what you'll need to do:
    • Tap Advanced .
    • Tap Account settings .
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to select a new router password.
  5. If you want to reset the password you use to connect to your Huawei wireless router for internet access:
    • Tap Wi-Fi management .
    • Tap Wi-Fi .
    • Enter a new password. You can tap the eye icon to view the current password first if you'd like. Either way, erase the current password and type the new password into the "Wi-Fi password" field now.
    • Tap the checkmark to save your changes. The new Wi-Fi password is now active.
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Reset the Wi-Fi password (Web)

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  1. To do this:
    • Connect your computer is connected to your router's Wi-Fi access point or with an ethernet cable. If using an ethernet cable, connect one end to your computer's ethernet port (or an adapter, if you don't have an ethernet port), and the other end to your router's LAN port.
    • Find the sticker on your Huawei router and locate the default IP address. The IP address will look something like 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 .
    • You can also try https://192.168.100.1 , https://192.168.1.1 , https://192.168.100.1 , https://192.168.0.1 , or https://192.168.8.1 [7]
    • In your web browser, type the router's IP address into the address bar and press Enter or Return .
  2. Use your router's administrator username and password to log in. If you're not sure what it is, check the sticker on the router, or use this method to reset it if needed.
  3. It's on the blue bar at the top of the page. [8]
    • On some Huawei routers, you'll need to click My Wi-Fi at the top of the screen instead. [9]
  4. You'll see this at the top of the left panel.
    • If you don't see this option, just skip to the next step.
  5. Erase the password that's in the "Wi-Fi password" or "Wi-Fi network password" field, and then type a new password that you want to use to connect to Wi-Fi.
  6. This saves the new Wi-Fi password. The next time anyone attempts to connect to this wireless network, they'll need to enter the new password.
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FAQ

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  1. 1
    What is the default password for Huawei routers? For many Huawei router models, the default username is admin , and the password is also admin . If this combination doesn't work for you, check the sticker on the router, or check out our list of default Huawei router passwords .
  2. 2
    What is the IP address for my Huawei router? The address to access your Huawei router on the web is usually https://192.168.100.1 , https://192.168.0.1 , https://192.168.1.1 , 192.168.3.2, or https://192.168.8.1 .
  3. 3
    How can I change my Huawei Wi-Fi password if I don't know the router password? If you can't find the router password on your Huawei router and none of the default passwords (like admin/admin) work, you can reset your Huawei router to its default settings.
    • Locate the reset hole or button on the Huawei router.
    • If it's a button, press and hold it until the router reboots.
    • If it's a pinhole, insert a long, needle-like object (like the end of an extended paperclip) into the hole and press inward until the router reboots.
    • Wait several minutes for the router to come back up.
    • Once it's back up, you can log in with your router's default admin password, which is printed on the side or back of your router.
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      Expert Interview

      Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about dealing with routers, check out our in-depth interview with Steven Racz .

      References

      1. ↑ https://forum.huawei.com/enterprise/intl/en/192-168-8-1/thread/1026222-100181?isInitURL=true
      2. ↑ https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15855743/
      3. ↑ https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15930388/
      4. ↑ https://consumer.huawei.com/sa-en/support/content/en-us15806292/
      5. ↑ https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/ai-life/
      6. ↑ https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00761397/
      7. ↑ https://forum.huawei.com/enterprise/intl/en/192-168-8-1/thread/1026222-100181?isInitURL=true
      8. ↑ https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15930388/
      9. ↑ https://consumer.huawei.com/eg-en/support/content/en-us00434875/

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      1. Find the router IP address on the sticker.
      2. Go to the IP address in a web browser.
      3. Attempt to log in with the default password.
      4. If you can't log in, use a pin, SIM tool, or straightened paperclip to press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds.
      5. Log in with the default password.
      6. Set a new password in Advanced > System > Modify Password .

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