1. Huawei Router Default Credentials Matrix
Use the following matrix to identify the default credentials for your Huawei device family. Ensure you are attempting login on the corresponding gateway IP address. Our full Huawei IP address guide covers how to determine which gateway your device is using.
| Device Family / Models | Default Gateway | Default Username | Default Password | Access Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber GPON ONTs (HG8145V5, HG8245H, EG8145V5) | 192.168.100.1 | telecomadmin | admintelecom | Global Root / Full Admin |
| Fiber GPON ONTs (Standard User fallback) | 192.168.100.1 | root | admin | Restricted User / Read-Only |
| AX Series (WiFi AX3, AX3 Pro, AX2) | 192.168.3.1 | None (Setup Wizard) | User Defined | Full Administrator |
| 4G/5G SIM Routers (B535, B818, B311) | 192.168.8.1 | admin | admin | Full Administrator |
| Legacy ADSL Modems (HG532, HG531) | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin (or @HuaweiHG521) | Full Administrator |
2. How to Recover Access to Your Huawei Router
If default passwords do not allow you to log in, someone has customized the login keys. Follow this structured recovery path to restore router access. You can also see our router login not working guide for universal recovery procedures that apply to all brands.
Check Your Wi-Fi Key
During the initial setup of consumer routers like the AX3, the configuration assistant asks the user: "Set as router login password?". If this checkbox was selected, your administrator password matches the security password you use to connect devices to Wi-Fi. Try entering your Wi-Fi password.
Execute a Hardware NVRAM Reset
To perform a hard reset: Keep the router plugged into power. Locate the Reset hole. Press a pin inside the button and hold it firmly for 12 seconds. Watch the status LED; it will turn off or flash red. Release the pin and wait 2 minutes for the bootloader to clear and re-initialize default parameters. Learn more about this in our general router reset guide.
3. Security Best Practices After Login
Once you have successfully logged in with default credentials, your first priority should be to harden access. Routers running default passwords are actively exploited by IoT botnets and port-scanning malware:
- ✓Immediately change the admin password to something 12+ characters with mixed case, numbers, and symbols.
- ✓Update your Wi-Fi password if you have been using the default SSID key.
- ✓Enable WPA3 encryption if your router firmware supports it (AX3 Pro and newer).
- ✓Set up a Guest Wi-Fi network for IoT devices and visitors to isolate them from your main LAN.
- ✓Review who is connected to your Wi-Fi and block any unknown MAC addresses.
- ✓Change your DNS servers to trusted resolvers — see our best DNS servers guide.
4. Related Huawei & Router Access Guides
Huawei Device Guides
- Log in to your gateway: Huawei Router Login Guide
- Identify your default IP: Huawei Router IP Guide
- AX3 WiFi 6 setup: Huawei AX3 Setup Guide
- HG8145V5 ONT setup: HG8145V5 Admin Guide
General Router Access Resources
- Full brand password list: Default Router Passwords
- Admin access hub: Router Admin Setup Guide
- Safe reset procedures: Router Reset Walkthrough
- All brand login guides: Router Login Hostnames Directory
Quick Fix Checklist
- 1Verify the model name and check the physical sticker on the bottom of the Huawei device.
- 2Try 'telecomadmin' and 'admintelecom' if logging into a GPON ONT at 192.168.100.1.
- 3Try 'root' and 'admin' as fallback credentials for limited read-only user access.
- 4Hold the hardware Reset button down with a pin for a full 10-15 seconds until all LEDs flash.
- 5Consult your ISP's technical documentation or support line if custom firmware blocks default keys.
Common Root Causes
TR-069 Remote Override
Upstream ISP servers modify factory logins during fiber line activation to prevent residential users from altering WAN settings.
Custom User Credentials
The router setup wizard forces a custom password configuration on initial boot, rendering printed factory defaults obsolete.
Incomplete Factory Reset
Pressing the reset button for less than 10 seconds only reboots the router instead of wiping the NVRAM configuration partition.
Step-by-Step Diagnostic Resolution Flow
- 1
Identify Your Specific Huawei Model Sticker
Every Huawei device has a physical manufacturing label attached to its bottom panel or rear casing. Locate this sticker. It contains crucial security metadata: your model number, default Wi-Fi network name (SSID), factory Wi-Fi security key (WPA/WPA2/WPA3), and the default local IP gateway. For consumer routers, if there is no default password printed, the router uses a setup wizard where you must define a custom password on the first boot.
Expert Tip: Take a high-resolution photo of the bottom sticker with your phone. This makes it easy to read small text and serial numbers when configuring settings in a dark room. - 2
Test Global Administrator Accounts for Fiber ONTs
If you are attempting to access a Huawei Optical Network Terminal (GPON ONT) supplied by a fiber provider, standard consumer passwords will not work. Access the login screen at 192.168.100.1. Try entering Username 'telecomadmin' and Password 'admintelecom'. If this fails, the ISP has customized the root configurations. Standard user login alternatives are Username 'root' and Password 'admin'.
Expert Tip: Logging in as 'root' limits your dashboard view, hiding advanced options like port forwarding, VoIP routing, and WAN mode switching. - 3
Perform a Physical Factory Reset to Restore Defaults
If you or your service provider changed the administrator password and you cannot remember it, you must perform a hardware reset. Locate the tiny 'Reset' hole on the router. With the device powered on, press and hold the button inside using a pin for 10-15 seconds. Release the button when the LEDs blink or power off. The device will wipe all custom configurations and restore factory default usernames and passwords.
Expert Tip: Warning: A factory reset deletes all custom configuration settings. You will need to re-enter your ISP PPPoE credentials, Wi-Fi SSIDs, and port mappings after the reboot.
When To Contact Your ISP
If you have performed a complete factory reset and still cannot access the router admin panel using 'telecomadmin' or 'admin', your ISP has locked down the hardware firmware. Contact their support desk to request access or ask them to put the device into Bridge Mode.
Expert Q&A & Troubleshooting Insights
What is the telecomadmin password for Huawei ONTs?
The standard factory default password for the 'telecomadmin' account on Huawei GPON ONTs (such as the HG8145V5 and HG8245H) is 'admintelecom'. This account gives full root configuration rights over the optical network terminal.
Why does telecomadmin/admintelecom fail to log in?
Fiber optic internet service providers (ISPs) often push custom firmware configurations to ONTs. During initial provisioning, the ISP's auto-configuration server (ACS) over TR-069 protocol will rewrite the default telecomadmin password to a custom value unique to the ISP or linked to the device's serial number. Contact your ISP if standard defaults fail.
How do I change my Huawei Wi-Fi password?
Log into the web admin interface (e.g. 192.168.3.1), navigate to the 'WLAN' or 'Wi-Fi Settings' tab. Locate your wireless network name (SSID), input your new key in the 'Pre-shared Key' or 'Wi-Fi Password' field, and click Save or Apply.
Is there a default password for Huawei AX3 router?
Huawei WiFi AX3 routers do not ship with a preconfigured default administrator password. During the initial out-of-the-box configuration, the setup wizard forces the user to define a custom admin password, or toggle a setting that matches the admin password to the custom Wi-Fi security key.
What is the default login for Huawei LTE/5G mobile routers?
Most Huawei LTE mobile routers (e.g., B535, B310, B818) use 'admin' as both the default username and password. You can access the configuration dashboard at http://192.168.8.1.
How do I see connected devices on a Huawei router after logging in?
Log into your admin panel (192.168.3.1 for consumer routers), go to 'DHCP' or 'More Functions' → 'Device Manager'. A list of all connected devices with their MAC addresses, IP addresses, and hostnames is displayed. Use this list to identify unknown devices and block unauthorized connections.