SMC Default Router Passwords - Home Network Admin

Model	Username	Password
Most Barricade models	admin	smcadmin
SMC2804WBR / SMC7004VBR	(blank)	smcadmin
7401BRA / Router-Modem (BR7401)	admin	barricade

Change the default password after logging in

Default credentials for SMC routers are publicly documented, so if your router still uses one, change the admin password immediately to a strong, unique password. Leaving the default in place lets anyone on your network reconfigure the router. Many newer SMC models instead ship with a unique password printed on the device label - if yours does, use that.

Open a browser and go to http://192.168.2.1, then sign in with the credentials above. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see how to log in to 192.168.2.1. If you don't know a changed password, you can reset the router to restore the default.

Frequently asked questions

What is the default password for a SMC router?

SMC Barricade routers use admin / smcadmin; some models instead use admin / barricade or a blank username with smcadmin. Many newer routers also print a unique password on the device label, so check the sticker on your unit first.

What is the default IP address for a SMC router?

SMC routers most commonly use 192.168.2.1. Because the address can be changed, confirm it by checking your device's default gateway.

The default SMC password doesn't work - what should I do?

Either the password was changed, or your model uses a unique per-device password printed on the label. Check the sticker on the router, then factory reset it to restore the default credentials if needed.

Change the default password after logging in

How to log in to your SMC router

Frequently asked questions