192.168.88.1 Login: MikroTik Default IP, Username, WinBox and Fixes
192.168.88.1 is the default IP address of a MikroTik router. Open it in a browser (WebFig) or connect with WinBox, then log in with the username admin and a blank password. On some newer models the password is printed on the router’s sticker instead.
By Madan Kc, ISP/GPON engineer at DG Link Network · Updated 9 November 2026
192.168.88.2 with mask 255.255.255.0), then go to http://192.168.88.1. Username admin, password blank, or the sticker password if the router has one. Set a strong password straight away.How to log in
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| IP address | 192.168.88.1 (mask 255.255.255.0) |
| Username | admin |
| Password | Blank. Some models have a unique password on the sticker. |
| Browser tool | WebFig, at http://192.168.88.1 |
| Desktop tool | WinBox, which uses TCP port 8291 |
- Connect by cable. Plug your PC into a LAN port of the router. On most home-style models with a default configuration,
ether1is the internet port, so useether2or higher. On a router with no default configuration, MikroTik says the address is onether1(orcombo1orsfp1). If unsure, check the Quick Guide for your model. - Get an address. Most default configurations run a DHCP server, so set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. If you get nothing, set a static address such as
192.168.88.2with mask255.255.255.0. - Open the router page. Type
http://192.168.88.1into your browser. - Log in. Enter
adminand leave the password empty, unless your router has a sticker password.
Use WinBox instead
WinBox is MikroTik’s own configuration tool, and most ISP engineers prefer it to the browser page. Download it from MikroTik’s website, open it and click the Neighbors tab. Your router should appear. You can connect by its IP address (192.168.88.1) or, if the IP does not work, by its MAC address. Enter admin and the password, then click Connect.
Connecting by MAC address is the best way in when someone has changed the router’s IP and you do not know it. It works only on the same network segment, so connect by cable.
First things to do after you log in
- Set a strong admin password. A blank password is the default and anyone can use it.
/user set admin password=YourStrongPasswordHere - Update RouterOS. In WinBox open System, then Packages, then Check For Updates. Back up the configuration first. See how to back up a MikroTik configuration.
- Turn off services you do not use. List them, then disable what you do not need.
/ip service print /ip service disable telnet,ftp - Limit MAC access. By default the MAC server runs on all interfaces. MikroTik recommends restricting MAC Telnet and MAC WinBox to your LAN, and never allowing MAC WinBox from the internet.
From here, the usual next steps for an ISP are a PPPoE server, bandwidth limits per IP or a hotspot.
192.168.88.1 will not open
| Cause | What to do |
|---|---|
| Wrong port | On a default-configuration model, ether1 is the internet port. Move the cable to ether2 or another LAN port. |
| Your PC has no address | Set the adapter to automatic, or use a static 192.168.88.2 with mask 255.255.255.0. |
| Connected by Wi-Fi to another network | Switch off Wi-Fi and VPN, then use a cable. |
| Another device uses 192.168.88.1 | Disconnect other routers from the network. Two devices cannot share one address. |
| The router IP was changed | Connect with WinBox by MAC address, then read or reset the IP. |
| Browser shows a security warning or loads forever | Type http:// in full, try another browser and turn off any proxy. |
| Old or ISP-set configuration | If you cannot get in at all, reset the router. See below. |
Reset a MikroTik router
A reset erases every setting, including your ISP configuration, so save a backup if you can. If you are logged in, you can reset from the command line:
/system reset-configurationIf you cannot log in, most models have a reset button. The usual method is to hold it while you power the router on, until the LED starts to flash, then release it. The exact timing and button position differ by model, so check the manual. After the reset the router returns to its default IP and login.
Frequently asked questions
What is the default username and password for 192.168.88.1?
The username is admin and the password is blank. Some models ship with a unique password printed on the sticker.
Is 192.168.88.1 the same as 192.168.8.1?
No. 192.168.88.1 is the default address of a MikroTik router. 192.168.8.1 is commonly used by Huawei mobile Wi-Fi devices. See the 192.168.8.1 login guide.
Why can I not open 192.168.88.1?
Usually your PC is on the wrong port or has no address, or the router IP was changed. Use a LAN port, set the adapter to automatic and try WinBox by MAC address.
Can I change the 192.168.88.1 address?
Yes. Change the address on the bridge or LAN interface in IP, then Addresses. Be careful: if you change it while connected, you will lose the session and must reconnect on the new address.
Should I use WinBox or the browser?
Both do the same job. WinBox is faster and shows more at once, so most engineers use it. The browser page (WebFig) is handy when you cannot install anything.
Related guides
Sources and testing: Default IP, username, password, WinBox and MAC-server details are from MikroTik’s Connecting to the Router documentation. Details that vary by model, such as which port is the internet port and the reset button timing, should be checked in your model’s Quick Guide. I did not test these steps on hardware for this update.