10.0.0.138 Router Login: How to Access Your Admin Panel

10.0.0.138 is an uncommon default gateway address, used by a small number of routers and gateways rather than any single major brand. It appears most often on provider-supplied equipment, including some DSL gateways from makers such as 2Wire and Technicolor, and on certain internet providers’ deployments. Because it is not a widespread standard, the label on your device is the most reliable source for its login. This guide covers how to log in and what to do when the page will not load.

A Note on Conflicting Information Online

Worth saying up front, because it saves you time. Several websites list long strings of major brands as using 10.0.0.138, naming almost every manufacturer at once. Those lists are generic boilerplate rather than researched facts, and following them leads to passwords that do not work.

The reality is that 10.0.0.138 is a niche address. If your router uses it, that is because your specific model or internet provider configured it that way, so your device’s label and your provider’s documentation are the authoritative sources, not a generic list.

How to Log In to 10.0.0.138

1. Connect your phone or computer to the router, over Wi-Fi or with an Ethernet cable. You must be on the router’s own network.
2. Open a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari.
3. Click the address bar at the top of the browser, the bar that shows the web address. Do not use the search box in the middle of the page.
4. Type 10.0.0.138 and press Enter. You can also try http://10.0.0.138.
5. If a security warning appears, continue past it. It is safe on your own network.
6. Enter the username and password when the login page loads.

Username and Password

Because several different devices use this address, there is no single universal login. The combinations most likely to work are:

Username	Password
admin	admin
admin	password
(blank)	(blank)

On some DSL gateways at this address, particularly older 2Wire and Technicolor or Thomson SpeedTouch units, the fields may be blank by default or use admin/admin.

The definitive source is the label on the bottom or back of your router, which lists the address, username, and password for your exact unit. Provider-supplied equipment very often uses a unique password printed there rather than a generic default. If your router came from an internet provider, the credentials may also be in your welcome paperwork or their app. The login is case-sensitive.

How to Change Your Wi-Fi Password

Once logged in, changing the Wi-Fi key follows the usual pattern.

1. Log in at 10.0.0.138.
2. Open the Wireless, Wi-Fi, or WLAN settings section.
3. Find the Wi-Fi name (SSID) and the password field, sometimes labeled Pre-Shared Key or Network Key.
4. Enter your new password and save or apply the change.

After saving, every device drops off the Wi-Fi and reconnects with the new key. If your router is dual-band, repeat for the second band. Use a password of at least 12 characters with no personal details. Our full guide on how to change your Wi-Fi password covers it for any router.

What to Do If 10.0.0.138 Will Not Load

Confirm this is actually your gateway. Most routers do not use 10.0.0.138, so this is the first thing to check:

• On Windows: press Windows + R, type cmd, and run ipconfig. Read the “Default Gateway” line.
• On a phone: open your Wi-Fi network details and look for the gateway or router field. Our guide on how to find your router’s IP address covers every device.

Whatever address appears there is the one to use. It may be 10.0.0.1, which is far more common on cable gateways, or 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1.

Check that you typed the numbers correctly. The address is digits only, 10.0.0.138, with no letters in place of the ones and zeros.

You got search results instead of a login page. The address went into a search engine, not the address bar. Click the bar at the very top of the window, clear it, type 10.0.0.138, and press Enter.

Make sure you are connected to the router. A VPN, guest network, or mobile data will all stop the address from loading.

Try a wired connection. Plugging a computer into a LAN port with Ethernet is steadier than Wi-Fi for reaching settings pages. If it still will not open, work through our guide on what to do when you cannot access the router web interface.

How to Reset the Router to Factory Settings

A factory reset erases everything: the Wi-Fi name and password, the admin password, and all settings. Reset only when you are locked out and have no other way in.

1. Find the recessed Reset button on the back or bottom of the router.
2. With the router powered on, use a pin or paperclip to press and hold it for about 15 to 30 seconds, until the lights blink.
3. Release and wait a few minutes for the router to restart.
4. Log in with the default credentials on the label.

Because 10.0.0.138 often appears on provider equipment, note that a reset can clear the settings that connect the router to your provider’s network. Contact your provider before resetting if you rely on their equipment.

Conclusion

10.0.0.138 is a niche gateway address, found mostly on provider-supplied equipment rather than any single major brand, so treat the label on your router as the authoritative source for its login rather than the generic brand lists some sites publish. Try admin/admin or the label credentials, and if the page will not load at all, run a quick gateway check, since your router most likely uses a more common address such as 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.