Listed below are default passwords for Huawei home routers and DSL gateways. The default IP address is typically 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.100.1 for fiber/ONT gateway models.
Note: Huawei devices fall into two categories with different default credentials:
- Retail home routers (WS-series, B-series mobile gateways): use
adminfor both username and password. - ISP-deployed gateways (HG8 series, EchoLife ONTs): these frequently use
telecomadmin/admintelecomas the full-access account, oradmin/adminfor the user-level account. Credentials vary by ISP — check the sticker on the unit first.
Security note: After logging in with the default credentials, change the admin password immediately to a strong, unique password. Leaving the default admin password in place allows anyone on your network — or anyone who guesses your WiFi password — to reconfigure your router.
| Model | Default Username | Default Password |
|---|---|---|
| Most Retail Models | admin | admin |
| B310 (4G gateway) | admin | admin |
| B315 (4G gateway) | admin | admin |
| B525 (4G gateway) | admin | admin |
| B535 (4G gateway) | admin | admin |
| B593 (4G gateway) | admin | admin |
| B618 (LTE gateway) | admin | admin |
| B715 (LTE gateway) | admin | admin |
| HG532 (DSL gateway) | admin | admin |
| HG553 (DSL gateway) | admin | admin |
| HG556A (DSL gateway) | admin | admin |
| HG659 (VDSL gateway) | admin | admin |
| HG8010 (GPON ONT) | telecomadmin | admintelecom |
| HG8040 (GPON ONT) | telecomadmin | admintelecom |
| HG8045A (GPON ONT) | telecomadmin | admintelecom |
| HG8245 (GPON ONT) | admin | admin |
| HG8245H (GPON ONT) | telecomadmin | admintelecom |
| HG8546M (GPON ONT) | telecomadmin | admintelecom |
| WS5200 (Wi-Fi router) | admin | admin |
| WS5800 (Wi-Fi 6 router) | admin | (set on first use) |
| AX3 Pro (Wi-Fi 6 router) | admin | (set on first use) |