Comtrend Router Login: Access Your Admin Panel
Login address
192.168.1.1
Opens your router's admin login page. Works only on your own network.
Comtrend makes DSL and fiber gateways that internet providers supply to their customers. To log in, you go to 192.168.1.1 in a browser, and here is the detail that catches people out: the most common default is root with the password 12345, not the admin/admin most brands use. This guide covers the login, the several credential variations, and how to change your Wi-Fi.
How to Log In to a Comtrend Router
- Connect your computer to the router, ideally with an Ethernet cable into a port labeled LAN. A wired connection is steadier and avoids getting logged off when you save changes.
- Open a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
- Click the address bar at the top of the browser, the bar that shows the web address. Do not use the search box.
- Type 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. Some models use 192.168.0.1 instead.
- Enter the username and password in the login box. See the table below.
- Click OK or Login to reach the setup pages.
Default Username and Password for Comtrend Routers
Comtrend uses several different defaults depending on the model, which is the main source of login trouble.
| Login address | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|
| 192.168.1.1 | root | 12345 |
| 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| 192.168.1.1 | admin | 1234 |
| 192.168.1.1 (some models) | admin | seiadmin |
The most common Comtrend default is root with the password 12345. If that fails, try admin/admin, then admin/1234. Some models, such as certain AR series units, use admin with the password seiadmin.
Because Comtrend gateways are supplied by internet providers, your provider may have set a custom password. The credentials are often printed on a sticker on the bottom or back of the router, alongside the barcode and model information, which is the most reliable source. The default Wi-Fi network usually looks like Comtrend_XXXX. For the defaults used by other brands, see our default router passwords list.
How to Change Your Comtrend Wi-Fi Name and Password
On Comtrend routers, the network name and the password live in two different places, which is worth knowing before you start.
To change the network name:
- Log in at 192.168.1.1.
- From the menu, select Wireless, then Basic.
- Enter your new network name in the SSID field.
- Click Save/Apply.
To change the Wi-Fi password:
- Go to Wireless, then Security.
- Enter your new password in the WPA Pre-Shared Key field.
- Click Save/Apply.
After saving, every device drops off the Wi-Fi and reconnects with the new key. Use a password of at least 12 characters with no personal details. Our full guide on how to change your Wi-Fi password walks through it for any router.
What to Do If You Cannot Log In
The page will not load. Confirm you are connected to the router and using the right address.
- If 192.168.1.1 fails, try 192.168.0.1.
- Confirm your gateway. On Windows, press Windows + R, type
cmd, runipconfig, and read the “Default Gateway” line. You can also runping 192.168.1.1to check the router responds, or find your gateway’s IP on any device. - Check your cables. Make sure the internet cable is in the port labeled WAN, and that your computer is plugged into a port labeled LAN, not the WAN port.
None of the default credentials work. Work through root/12345, admin/admin, admin/1234, and admin/seiadmin. Then check the sticker on the back of the router, where the username and password are often printed next to the barcode. If your provider supplied the router, they may hold the credentials.
Make sure you are connected to the router. The admin page only loads from within your own network, not over mobile data or a VPN.
How to Reset a Comtrend Router to Factory Settings
A factory reset erases everything: the admin and Wi-Fi passwords, the network name, and all settings. Reset only when you are locked out and have no other way in.
- With the router powered on, find the recessed Reset button on the back.
- Use a pin or paperclip to press and hold it for about 10 to 15 seconds, until the lights blink.
- Release and wait a few minutes for the router to restart.
- Log in with the default credentials for your model, usually root/12345.
An important caution for provider equipment: resetting a Comtrend gateway can clear the settings that connect it to your internet provider’s network, which may interrupt your service. Contact your provider before resetting, since they may need to reconfigure the device afterward.
Conclusion
The key to a Comtrend login is the username: it is most often root with the password 12345, not the admin/admin people expect, which is why the login so often seems to fail. If that does not work, run through admin/admin, admin/1234, and admin/seiadmin, then check the sticker on the back of the router. Since these are provider-supplied gateways, contact your internet provider before resetting, because a reset can disconnect the router from their network.
Frequently asked questions
What is the default username and password for a Comtrend router?
The most common default is root with the password 12345, at 192.168.1.1. Other combinations include admin/admin, admin/1234, and on some models admin/seiadmin. The credentials are often printed on a sticker on the back of the router.
Why is the Comtrend username root instead of admin?
Comtrend commonly uses root as its default username, unlike most brands that use admin. This is one of the main reasons people struggle to log in, since they assume admin is the username. Try root with the password 12345 first.
192.168.1.1 will not open my Comtrend router. What should I try?
Try 192.168.0.1, which some models use, and confirm your actual gateway with ipconfig on Windows. Make sure your computer is plugged into a LAN port rather than the WAN port, and that you are connected to the router's own network.
How do I change my Comtrend Wi-Fi password?
The name and password are in different places. Go to Wireless then Basic to change the SSID, and Wireless then Security to enter a new password in the WPA Pre-Shared Key field. Click Save/Apply after each change.
None of the Comtrend default passwords work. What now?
Check the sticker on the back of the router, where the username and password are often printed next to the barcode. If your internet provider supplied the router, they may have set custom credentials, so contact them before considering a reset.
Should I reset my Comtrend gateway if I am locked out?
Only as a last resort. Because it is usually provider equipment, a reset can clear the settings that connect it to your internet service. Try all the default combinations and the sticker credentials first, and contact your provider before resetting.