Where is the Wi-Fi password, IP address, MAC address, username and password written on the router

It is not uncommon to see comments in which I am asked where on the router I can see the wi-fi network password, factory login and password, router address, or MAC address. Almost every network device has a lot of useful factory information on it. And if you decide to configure the router yourself, this information will definitely come in handy.

Important! In this article I will show you how to view exactly the password and other information that is used by default.

Most often there is a need to see exactly the password from wi-fi, which is installed on the router from the factory. It is also a security key, or PIN-code. And all because now most manufacturers from the factory set the password on the wi-fi. When you buy a new router, or do a factory reset, you need to specify a password ( PIN-code ) to connect to the wireless network (which has a factory name). If only to go into the router’s settings and change the factory security key. However, there are some models that do not have wireless network security by default.

On almost all routers and modems, the factory information is written on the body of the device itself. Most often, this is a sticker with information on the bottom of the router.

Note that depending on the manufacturer and model of the device, some information may be missing. For example, if ZyXEL routers do not have a factory password and login to enter the control panel, it goes without saying that it will not be listed. And if the Wi-Fi network is not protected by default, there is no need for a password.

Now we will consider the information in more detail on the devices of the most popular manufacturers.

Security key (PIN) from wi-fi and other factory information

What information can be found on the router:

Thenetwork name, or SSID, is the factory name of the Wi-Fi network. It can be useful to find your network among neighboring networks. As a rule, it looks like this: “TP-LINK_3Ao8”. Of course, on TP-Link devices.
Thewi-fi password, Wireless Password, PIN, WPS/PIN is the factory access key to the wireless network. It usually consists of 8 digits. But it can be more complex. After entering the router settings, I suggest changing the factory password as well as the network name.
Router address (IP, web address) – this address is needed to enter the router settings. It can be either an IP address, usually 192.168.1 .1, or 192.168.0.1, or a hostname (of letters). For example: tplinkwi-fi.net, my.keenetic.net, miwi-fi.com. At the same time, access by IP-address also works.
UsernameandPassword (Username, Password) – factory login andpassword, which should be specified on the authorization page when entering the router or modem settings. Usually we change them during router configuration.
MAC-address can also be useful. Especially if your provider makes binding by MAC-address.
Router model and hardware version (Rev, H/W Ver) – may be useful, for example, to find firmware or other information.
F/W Ver – version of the firmware installed at the factory. It is not specified on all devices.

TP-Link router as an example

The numbers from the screenshot correspond to the list you can see above. On all TP-Link devices, the factory information is on a sticker on the bottom of the router.

Wi-fi password, address, login on TP-Link router

Factory information on ASUS router

Note that on ASUS routers, the password will be signed as “PIN Code”. And the network will most likely be called “ASUS”.

Factory Wi-Fi password on ASUS router

Password from wi-fi on the body of D-Link router

On D-Link devices, the factory information looks like this:

IP address, security key, login on D-Link router

Security Key and other information on the ZyXEL

A small peculiarity. ZyXEL Keenetic does not have a username and password installed from the factory, which you need to enter when entering the control panel. The router will prompt you to set your data immediately after entering the settings.

Default data (name, password, address) on the ZyXEL Keenetic router

Address, password, MAC address on Tenda routers

Everything is standard on the Tenda. Except that the name of the Wi-Fi network, and the user name are not specified.

Standard information on the Tenda router case

Totolink

On my Totolink router, some of the information is printed on the case.

Totolink: information with factory data

The MAC address, model, hardware version and as far as I understand the serial number are on the bottom, on a small barcode sticker.

Information on the Netis router

Address for entering the settings: netis.cc. Everything else seems to be standard: MAC, SSID, Password.

ssid wi-fi, password, address on Netis router

I think this information will be enough.

If the factory information does not match, for example, login and password, it is likely that this information has been changed in the router settings. To return the router to factory settings, you need to do a factory reset. To do this, press the RESET button for 15 seconds. After that the router will be as good as new. All settings will be deleted.

If you have anything to add on the topic of the article, or have any questions, then write in the comments. All the best!