To access your ASUS router admin settings, connect to its Wi-Fi or a LAN port, open http://www.asusrouter.com in your browser, and enter your router administrator username and password. You can also use the router’s actual LAN IP address or the ASUS Router app on a supported model. Your administrator credentials are separate from your Wi-Fi password and internet service provider credentials.
A new or factory-reset router opens Quick Internet Setup, where you establish administrator credentials. These browser steps apply to ASUS wireless routers, though settings vary by model and firmware.
The short version
- Connect first: Join your ASUS router’s Wi-Fi or connect a computer to a LAN port with Ethernet.
- Open the login page: Enter http://www.asusrouter.com or the router’s actual LAN IP address in your browser’s address bar.
- Use admin credentials: Enter the router administrator username and password, which are separate from your Wi-Fi credentials.
- Reset carefully: A factory reset lets you establish new credentials but erases your internet and Wi-Fi configuration.
| Method | When to use it | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Browser with ASUS address | Routine local login | A connection to the router and admin credentials |
| Browser with LAN IP | Direct access at the current address | The router’s actual LAN IP and admin credentials |
| Browser setup | A new or factory-reset router | A local connection to start Quick Internet Setup |
| ASUS Router app setup | Initial setup from your phone | A model supporting app-based initial setup |
| ASUS Router app login | Managing an existing router | A supported router, compatible phone and admin credentials |
| HTTPS browser login | HTTPS management on supported models | The configured HTTPS port and admin credentials |
| Windows Device Discovery | Finding the router from a PC | The utility and a local Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection |
| Android Device Discovery | Finding the router from an Android phone | A compatible app installation and local Wi-Fi connection |
| iPhone or iPad Device Discovery | Finding the router from an Apple mobile device | A compatible app installation and local Wi-Fi connection |
| Access point IP lookup | Logging in while using AP mode | Access to the parent router’s client list |
| Main router’s AiMesh controls | Managing an AiMesh node | Main router administrator access |
| Hardware reset | Establishing new credentials after forgetting them | Physical access and readiness to configure the router again |
Connect and open the ASUS router login page
Connect your phone or computer to the ASUS router’s Wi-Fi. For a wired connection, plug an Ethernet cable from your computer into a LAN port on the router. Open a browser and type http://www.asusrouter.com into its address bar.
Enter the router administrator username and password to access the settings. Use the credentials for router management, rather than the password you enter when joining Wi-Fi. Do not assume that admin is both the username and password: some models use that combination, others use credentials printed on the label, and others require you to create credentials during setup.
You can also enter the router’s actual LAN IP address directly. ASUS gives http://192.168.50.1 and http://192.168.1.1 as examples, but neither address applies to every router or configuration. If your router uses the latter, you can log in at 192.168.1.1 using that address and your administrator credentials.
Complete setup on a new or reset router
First-time and factory-reset routers open Quick Internet Setup instead of an existing configuration. Follow the setup flow and establish the administrator credentials you will use for future logins. These are separate from the Wi-Fi details used to connect your devices.
On a model that supports initial setup through ASUS Router, connect your phone to the default Wi-Fi name printed on the router. Open ASUS Router, select Setup > ASUS Router > Start, and select Allow if the Android permission prompt appears. Permission prompts on iPhone differ.
Configure the internet connection, then enter your Wi-Fi name and password, selecting Next at each stage. Create the administrator login name and password, then select Next again. Reconnect to the new Wi-Fi if necessary and return to the app’s home screen; for a later Wi-Fi credential change, follow the steps to change your router’s Wi-Fi password.
Manage an existing router from your phone
Install ASUS Router using the Android or iPhone download links on the official ASUS Router app page. Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi of the router you want to manage, then open the app. Tap + and select Manage a connected router.
Enter that router’s administrator username and password, then select the router from the side drawer to open its management controls. If you have saved multiple routers, use the same drawer to switch between them.
App compatibility includes ASUS Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6, ZenWiFi, ROG Rapture, ROG Strix and TUF lines, plus selected older models. Selected DSL models allow login and partial management but exclude app-based initial setup. Cable-modem models are excluded from ASUS Router app compatibility.
Use HTTPS for supported browser management
For an ASUS router supporting HTTPS management, open https://www.asusrouter.com:8443. The default HTTPS port is 8443; substitute your configured port if it has been changed.
Your own router can display an expected warning because it uses a self-signed certificate. For that specific warning at your router’s address, ASUS instructs you to select Advanced, then Proceed to www.asusrouter.com(unsafe). Browser warning labels can differ. Enter your administrator credentials once you reach the login screen.
To configure HTTPS while already signed in, open Administration > System > Authentication Method. Select HTTPS or BOTH, then click Apply. These controls apply to models that support HTTPS management.
Find the address when the login page will not open
Confirm that your device is connected to the target ASUS router through Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Check the router label for its address, keeping in mind that configuration changes can change the current LAN IP. If the ASUS hostname does not reach the login page, use the actual IP address.
On a Windows PC, get Device Discovery for your exact model from ASUS Download Center, under Driver & Utility > Utilities. Install it, connect the PC to the ASUS network, and launch Device Discovery. Click Search, select the target model or Wi-Fi name, then click Setting to open its login interface.
With Device Discovery already installed and its initial setup completed on a compatible Android phone, connect to the router’s Wi-Fi and open the utility. Tap Refresh, select the model or Wi-Fi name, then choose HTTP or HTTPs. Enter your administrator credentials at the management interface.
On a compatible iPhone or iPad with Device Discovery installed and initial setup completed, connect to the router’s Wi-Fi, open the utility, and tap Refresh. Select your router, obtain its IP address, and open that address in a browser. Device Discovery compatibility depends on the device and the app’s current operating system requirements.
Access an access point or an AiMesh node
For an ASUS router running in access point mode, use its assigned IP address. ASUS says the general asusrouter.com address does not provide AP-mode access. Ensure the access point is connected to its parent router, then connect your device to the ASUS Wi-Fi network.
Sign in to the parent router and inspect its client list for the ASUS device’s assigned IP address. Open that address in your browser and enter the ASUS administrator credentials. The parent router’s client-list menu name depends on that router.
To manage an AiMesh node, connect to the AiMesh router or a node and open the main router’s LAN IP address or http://www.asusrouter.com. Enter the administrator credentials and click Sign In. Open AiMesh, select the node, then open Management; the available controls depend on its model and firmware.
Reset forgotten administrator credentials
When you have forgotten the administrator credentials, a factory reset lets you set up the router again and establish a new login. It also erases the router configuration, including internet and Wi-Fi settings, so reserve it for when you are ready to rebuild that setup. For the combined login and recovery process, follow the ASUS router password reset steps.
With the router powered on, hold the RESET button for approximately 5 to 10 seconds until the power LED flashes. Allow the restart to finish, then reconnect using the factory Wi-Fi details or Ethernet. Open the browser or app setup flow and establish your administrator credentials again.
Check your model’s manual for the reset button location and any differences in LED behavior. If a standard reset fails, use the hard-reset procedure for your exact model, since ASUS uses different buttons, timings and light sequences across its routers. Do not substitute a WPS sequence intended for another model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you access your ASUS router settings away from home?
Yes, on supported ASUS Router app models, remote access requires a public WAN IP, account binding and DDNS. While connected to the router’s Wi-Fi, complete account binding and DDNS configuration, then open Settings > System Settings and enable Remote Connection. Switch to another Wi-Fi network or cellular data, then open Home to check connectivity.
Can you move saved router profiles to another phone?
On supported routers running firmware 3.0.0.4.386.52294 or later, open Settings > Account Binding from an accessible router profile, choose an account provider, and sign in. Sign in to that same bound account on the other phone to retrieve the profiles. This requires ASUS DDNS rather than third-party DDNS, and an account that was never bound to the router cannot retrieve it.
Can you restore factory settings without pressing the reset button?
Yes, if an authenticated browser session remains accessible, open Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting > Restore, then select OK. An accessible ASUS Router or ASUS ExpertWiFi app also offers Settings > System Settings > System reset to factory default on supported routers. Both methods erase the configuration and require initial setup afterward.
Can you use a custom address for an ASUS access point?
Yes, supported ASUS access points can use a model-specific .local hostname containing the last four MAC-address characters. To configure a custom hostname, open LAN > LAN IP, or Settings > LAN > LAN IP on ExpertWiFi, enter the name, and click Apply. After renaming it, use http://new-name.local with your chosen name while connected to the access point’s Wi-Fi.